Education

The Mangaung Metro education district in South Africa's Free State highlights how sports can shield children from social ills like drug abuse and gangsterism. District Director December Moloi emphasized nurturing learners' talents for potential careers in sports. This comes amid a donation of table tennis equipment to a local school.

February 02, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A 20-year-old electronics engineering student at BITS Pilani's Goa campus was found dead in her hostel room on Sunday night in a suspected suicide. This marks the sixth such death on the campus in the past 15 months. A government panel has pointed to 'suicide contagion' as a possible factor, while opposition leaders demand a judicial inquiry.

Colombian outlet La Nación has released a comprehensive guide for parents aiming to support their children's educational process, emphasizing health care, nutrition, and school coexistence habits.

February 01, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities are under severe financial strain, despite public focus on elite institutions. A national survey reveals that perceptions of higher education are skewed toward liberal bias and activism, overlooking prosaic challenges like rising costs and declining enrollment. This distortion obscures the sector's underlying vulnerabilities.

The Department of Education announced that early registration for public school students nationwide begins today and runs until February 27 for School Year 2026-2027. It covers entrants to Kindergarten, Grades 1, 7, and 11. This process helps schools assess expected enrollment and resource needs.

January 31, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A fire broke out on Friday at the Kwara State University, gutting offices used as stores and destroying official records including files, documents, and journals.