The UAE Ministry of Education has outlined conditions for students to retake exams remotely, including cases for individuals of determination, those undergoing medical treatment, students abroad, and minors in care. Schools must also address technical disruptions during centralized electronic tests, providing devices or lab access, or arranging compensatory exams.
Taiwan's Ministry of Education is reforming the school affairs meeting system, reducing cases entering the system from 82% to 22%. It will also review teacher support, including counseling, professional safety guidelines, and the right to disconnect, following a teacher's death.
Italy's Ministries of Education and Interior, via the Firefighters' Department, have launched a school safety culture initiative. Aimed at students of all ages, it will feature informative videos and practical guides to promote prevention and emergency management skills.
China's Ministry of Education announced 12.9 million students registered for the 2026 Gaokao. The ministry detailed measures to ensure exam security, combat cheating, and improve candidate services, including specialized Braille exams and accommodations for disabled students.
Taiwan's Ministry of Education refuted claims by the Taiwan People's Party caucus regarding high drone procurement costs. The ministry stated that the procurement includes comprehensive teaching packages, not just individual drones, and that the process is transparent and adheres to procurement laws. The budget is not the final purchase price.
China's Ministry of Education issued a warning ahead of the 2026 Gaokao, cautioning students against scams involving "exam prediction" and AI-generated questions. The ministry highlighted five typical cases and rumors, including cheating, impersonation, and fraudulent "prediction papers," urging vigilance and adherence to legal boundaries.
Italy's Ministry of Education and Merit, with the National Council of the Order of Psychologists, is launching 'AscoltaMi' on May 28. The service offers free, non-therapeutic psychological support to students in their final year of middle school and first two years of high school.
Italy's Ministry of Education plans to cut 2,174 school staff positions for the 2026/27 academic year, mainly impacting school collaborators. Unions like Anief express strong opposition, citing previous reductions and the essential role of these staff.
Taiwan's Ministry of Education, in partnership with Shin Kong Life and Taishin Youth Foundation, has launched the "Youth Hundred Million Overseas Dream Fund" to support youth international empowerment and overseas learning. The initiative aims to assist over 3,000 young people this year, with a focus on those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation of Korea will conduct public evaluations of 'Glocal University' projects, starting May 27th, via live YouTube broadcasts. This move aims to enhance fairness, transparency, and accountability in the university funding process.
Taiwan's Ministry of Education will invest nearly NT$12 billion over four years in the "AI Talent Ark Program" to cultivate future talent. The plan aims to equip every student with a learning tablet within four years and focuses on four key AI-related abilities for students from primary to lifelong learning.
The move is part of Singapore's new anti-bullying measures introduced by the Ministry of Education.
Singapore schools used caning as a disciplinary measure only when all other options were inadequate, given the gravity of the misconduct, Minister for Education Desmond Lee said on Tuesday. Responding to more than 20 parliamentary questions on the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) updated efforts to tackle bullying, Lee acknowledged that studies linked poorly administered and frequent corporal punishment – particularly in unregulated settings such as the home – with negative outcomes. “We recognise...
Russia's Minister of Science and Higher Education, Valery Falkov, stated that while there are no ready-made AI solutions for universities yet, the ministry aims to identify and scale successful practices to modernize the higher education system.
China has unveiled a national 'AI+ Education' plan to integrate artificial intelligence across all levels of schooling. The initiative aims to modernize the workforce and consolidate computing infrastructure under central government control.
