More Hong Kong schools at risk of closing as authorities tighten class size rules

More Hong Kong schools at risk of closing as authorities tighten class size rules

Hong Kong education authorities will tighten the requirements for public secondary schools to continue operating as the student population declines by raising the minimum enrolment number and cutting some of the alternative options allowing them to survive starting in September. Members of the sector said on Tuesday they expected the new measures would speed up…

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NY school phone bans: Bell-to-bell is best

NY school phone bans: Bell-to-bell is best

2-minute read Lysa Mullady  |  Special to the USA TODAY Network New York pushes for school smartphone bans due to ‘addictive’ nature New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for legislation to ban smartphones in schools because of their addictive nature. Cell phones in schools are hindering student safety, belonging, and learning by creating distractions and…

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North Lanarkshire Council announce £1.7 billion investment to transform local communities

Councillor Jim Logue, Leader of North Lanarkshire Council, hailed the investment as a “transformational step” in delivering a modern and thriving future for the area. North Lanarkshire Council Leader Jim Logue(Image: WSH]) North Lanarkshire Council has officially unveiled its biggest-ever capital investment programme, committing £1.685 billion in the current five-year capital programme to revitalise towns,…

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