Gang Sam-young, elected as the new Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Superintendent of Education, pledged to "make Gangwon education bloom with strong academics and brilliant careers." He aims to overcome the perception that progressive education is weak in academics by implementing policies that prove otherwise.
China's shift in national policy, reducing enrollment in "unimportant" disciplines, contrasts with a market lacking tech job openings, especially as AI-related layoffs hit globally. This prompts a reevaluation of careers resilient to AI's impact.
Simone Stolzoff's book "How to Not Know" explores the value of uncertainty. He argues that our intolerance for not knowing, amplified by technology, fuels anxiety and polarization. Embracing uncertainty, he suggests, can lead to personal growth, mental health benefits, and a more meaningful life.
Latest NSO data shows female gross enrolment ratio exceeds male at all school stages, with women now comprising 51.48% of higher education pass-outs. While youth literacy gap has narrowed to 3.8 percentage points, overall gender gap remains at 14.4 points. Women dominate MPhil (76.14%) and hold majority in arts, sciences and medical fields, though men still lead in engineering and IT.
The rise of artificial intelligence is prompting college students to second-guess their career paths
