Education news

Here are some recent education news stories:

Global Education

  1. UNESCO reports on global education progress: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released its latest report on global education progress, highlighting significant gaps in access to education, particularly for girls and marginalized communities. (Source: UNESCO)
  2. Global education summit aims to address learning crisis: The Global Education Summit, hosted by the Malala Fund and the United Nations, brought together world leaders to address the learning crisis, with a focus on increasing access to quality education for all. (Source: Malala Fund)

US Education

  1. Biden administration announces plan to forgive student loan debt: The Biden administration announced a plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of borrowers, as part of a broader effort to address the student loan crisis. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. New education bill aims to improve teacher training and student mental health: The "Building American Supply Appointments and Keeping Students Safe Act" aims to improve teacher training, increase funding for student mental health services, and address teacher shortages. (Source: Education Week)

Technology in Education

  1. AI-powered learning platform raises $100 million in funding: DreamBox Learning, a math education platform that uses AI to personalize learning, raised $100 million in funding to expand its reach and improve its technology. (Source: EdSurge)
  2. Virtual reality education platform launches in the US: zSpace, a virtual reality education platform, launched in the US, offering immersive learning experiences for students in subjects like science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). (Source: TechCrunch)

Higher Education

  1. College enrollment rates decline for second consecutive year: According to a report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment rates declined for the second consecutive year, with a 2.3% drop in 2020. (Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education)
  2. Online learning platforms see surge in demand: Online learning platforms like Coursera, edX, and Udemy saw a surge in demand during the pandemic, with many students turning to online courses to continue their education. (Source: Forbes)

K-12 Education

  1. New report highlights need for improved teacher diversity: A report by the National Education Association (NEA) highlighted the need for improved teacher diversity, with a focus on increasing the number of teachers of color and addressing teacher shortages. (Source: NEA)
  2. STEM education programs see increased funding: The US Department of Education announced increased funding for STEM education programs, aimed at increasing access to STEM education and addressing teacher shortages in these subjects. (Source: Education Week)

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