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Here are some significant educational news stories from around the world in 2019:

Global Education Trends

  1. Increased focus on STEM education: Many countries, including the US, China, and India, emphasized the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education to prepare students for the future workforce.
  2. Rise of online and blended learning: Online and blended learning models continued to gain popularity, with many institutions offering flexible and accessible education options.
  3. Growing concern about education inequality: The global education community highlighted the need to address education inequality, with a focus on ensuring equal access to quality education for all.

Regional Education News

Asia

  1. China's education reform: China introduced a new education reform aimed at promoting a more balanced and inclusive education system, with a focus on reducing the emphasis on high-stakes testing.
  2. India's National Education Policy: India's government launched a new National Education Policy, which aimed to increase access to quality education, promote vocational training, and enhance research and innovation.

Europe

  1. Brexit's impact on education: The UK's decision to leave the European Union (Brexit) raised concerns about the future of education exchange programs and funding for European universities.
  2. Germany's education reform: Germany introduced a new education reform aimed at increasing access to vocational training and promoting a more inclusive education system.

Americas

  1. US education policy changes: The US government introduced changes to education policy, including the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which aimed to increase flexibility and accountability in education.
  2. Canada's Indigenous education reform: Canada launched a new education reform aimed at improving education outcomes for Indigenous students, including increased funding and support for Indigenous-led education initiatives.

Africa

  1. South Africa's education crisis: South Africa faced a severe education crisis, with concerns about teacher shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and high dropout rates.
  2. Kenya's education reform: Kenya introduced a new education reform aimed at increasing access to quality education, particularly for marginalized communities.

Middle East and North Africa

  1. Saudi Arabia's education reform: Saudi Arabia launched a new education reform aimed at increasing access to quality education, particularly for women and girls.
  2. Egypt's education crisis: Egypt faced an education crisis, with concerns about teacher shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and high dropout rates.

These are just a few examples of the significant educational news stories from around the world in 2019.