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The federal government announced a package of public works for Coahuila that includes tens of thousands of homes for low-income families, highway expansion, rail projects, and water infrastructure. The plan also includes school supplies support and broad welfare spending for residents across the state.
A targeted early education program for children facing trauma and disadvantage is producing measurable gains in resilience, self-regulation, language development, and IQ. The model provides full-day care, expert support, and wraparound help for families at no cost to them.
SM Group chairman Woo Oh-hyun is donating 7 billion won to Yeoju University to help cover freshman scholarships after national scholarship funding was blocked. The gift will directly support students’ tuition and access to education.
Bangladesh plans to introduce a midday meal program in all government primary schools nationwide next year. The program is already serving food to nearly 3 million students in 19,419 schools across 150 upazilas, giving the expansion a clear public-health and education benefit.
Karnali Province says it has completed 82 reconstructions after the Jajarkot earthquake, including 67 community schools and 15 health institutions. The rebuilt buildings are in Jajarkot, Rukum West and Salyan, restoring essential services for students and patients.
Seoul’s education-welfare program Seoul Learn has grown from 9,000 to 44,000 members over five years and produced a record 914 university admissions this year. The program also helped lower private tutoring costs for many households.
For more than a decade, a mother with only one functioning eye carried her disabled daughter to school four times a day. Her daughter, now 19, has reached the threshold of university after years of persistence and sacrifice.
Tanzania has set out a plan to expand secondary schooling so that every village can have access. The initiative could bring classrooms and laboratories much closer to students across the country.
Andhra Pradesh says it is working toward full literacy by 2027, building on recent gains in its literacy drive. The effort could bring lasting benefits in education, access to services, and economic opportunity for millions of residents.
A young boy who had to study more slowly after a burn injury is among the students starting the new school year at a bright, well-equipped boarding school. More than 1,200 Tày, Nùng, and Dao students are benefiting from the new campus at the foot of Mount Mẫu Sơn.
Dak Lak inaugurated four multi-level boarding schools in land-border communes as the new school year began. The schools are meant to expand access to education for children in remote border areas.
New classrooms, reliable meals, and steady care from teachers at a border-area boarding school in Lao Cai are giving children a safe place to study and grow. For students who lack support at home, the school is becoming a real foundation for their education and daily wellbeing.
Dung Quat Vocational College will begin training programs for people who have completed prison sentences and are rejoining the community, as well as people receiving addiction treatment at rehabilitation centers. The program is designed to give these students practical skills and a clearer path back to stable work and life.
President Marcos signed a law widening government aid for students in college or vocational programs from poor households, including eligible Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries. The measure should make higher education and job training more attainable for low-income families.
Schools in Moquegua participating in the Reimagina program raised the share of students reaching satisfactory performance from 13% in 2022 to 32% in 2025. The improvement covers 42 schools and points to a meaningful boost in learning outcomes across the region.
PMI is setting up temporary learning tents to help restore education for communities affected by the earthquake. The organization is also supporting a field hospital so emergency care can continue during recovery.
Gyeonggi Province’s education office has launched 300 teacher protection officers to give one-on-one help to teachers facing rights violations or malicious complaints. The program offers counseling, legal support, and follow-up care through a single response system.
The Yidan Prize Foundation announced its 2026 laureates in Hong Kong, recognizing scholars and practitioners who have advanced education research and development. The awards highlight evidence-based work aimed at improving learning and life outcomes for children in vulnerable and low-resource communities.
The Skeetchestn Indian Band is turning timber on its territory into modular housing kits based on a traditional cultural design. The homes are described as efficient, durable and quick to assemble, offering a practical housing solution rooted in community knowledge.
A 20-year study of 400,000 students found that children who attended public school pre-K earned better grades and test scores through high school than children in other childcare settings. The advantage persisted into adolescence, suggesting a meaningful long-term boost from early education.
A tailor in Gbarnga, Liberia built a vocational training school that teaches sewing, tailoring, and literacy skills to hundreds of students while producing school uniforms. The school is being held up as a model for small businesses in Liberia's rural areas.
Education advocate Kofi Asare is calling for Ghana to permanently remove the F9 grade barrier to senior high school admission. He says every child who completes basic education should be allowed to continue, which would open the door for tens of thousands of students who missed placement this year.
Mariam Abubakar’s scholarship kept her medical studies on track after financial problems nearly forced her to defer. The support helped her continue to graduation and reach her goal of becoming a doctor.
Coahuila has strengthened its mental health response by training police officers, firefighters, public servants, and health professionals. The program aims to improve prevention and provide safer support for people in crisis.
A five-year initiative has launched in Ghana to strengthen automotive training, including new education centers, updated curricula, and support for internships and job pathways. The project is designed to help young people gain practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship in the auto sector.
Tunisia's higher education ministry is preparing for the new academic year with funding and measures aimed at supporting student services. More than 155,000 students are set to benefit from grants and aid.
Paraguay's BECAL program is opening applications for 84 scholarships covering master's degrees, doctorates, specializations, international mobility, and language courses. The funding helps students and professionals access higher education and skills training at home and abroad.
Tunisia's vocational training system has opened 1,000 training places across 259 specialties, attracting more than 106,000 applicants. The minister highlighted the role of vocational training in building skills, meeting economic needs, and supporting competitiveness.
Morocco’s OFPPT is offering more than 424,000 training places for the 2026-2027 school year. The expanded intake gives more students access to vocational training across the country.
Education leaders in East Africa are being pushed to move beyond discussion and implement concrete quality reforms for universities across the region. The goal is to make higher education more effective and better aligned with a changing job market and research needs.
Karnataka has added 150 medical seats for the second round of counselling, giving more students a chance to enter medical college. The expansion increases access to professional training in a field that faces persistent demand for doctors.
Iranian students have won 13 gold, 16 silver, and 17 bronze medals in international and world-level academic competitions this year, despite disruptions caused by the war. The results reflect a major educational achievement on an international stage.
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City said 122 students from Hoa Sen private school have already been assigned to a new school, easing uncertainty for families. Requests from other students to transfer to public schools are still being reviewed.
The TRUST Fellowship will bring together U.S. and Indian researchers to work on critical technologies such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotechnology. The programme will fund 12-month collaborative projects and support early-career researchers.
Morocco says more than 8.2 million students are expected to return to classrooms as the 2026/2027 school year begins, with early childhood education now covering about 90% of its classes. The expansion gives more children access to schooling and supports a broader improvement in education access.
Community volunteers in rural Zambia are helping parents use everyday play, talking, and storytelling to support young children’s development. The program is welcomed by families and local leaders, and it is giving caregivers practical tools that can improve early learning and bonding.
A review of pre-primary programs in several African countries found positive effects on children’s cognitive and social-emotional development. Programs that combine teacher training with parent support appear to deliver the strongest gains.
Twenty-two young women from Sanso completed a year-long apprenticeship in hairdressing and dressmaking and received technical and entrepreneurial training. The program is designed to help them build sustainable livelihoods and start businesses in their community.
Ghana has opened its self-placement portal so students who were not automatically assigned their preferred senior high schools can still secure a place. The portal gives candidates another chance to continue their education instead of being left without placement.
More than 8.2 million students are returning to classrooms across Morocco for the 2026-2027 school year. The nationwide reopening marks a major annual education milestone for families, schools, and communities.