News & Insights Across Asia
Hundreds of students from Virginia’s Potomac School participated in an online lecture on Chinese traditional puppet art, engaging with Chinese students in Zhangzhou and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Shanghai postpones college entrance exams to July 7-9 due to epidemic measures. Students adapt to new challenges, embracing online learning and innovative study methods amid unprecedented times.
Zimbabwe faces rising teen pregnancies during the pandemic, complicating efforts to return girls to school amid economic hardship, stigma, and limited access to education.
England’s schools are reopening with new COVID-19 testing and face mask requirements as the government seeks to curb the spread of the Omicron variant amid concerns over staff shortages.
Veteran Kabul teacher Fawziya Arifi remains dedicated to her students’ futures despite uncertainty after the city’s recent changes, hoping education will continue without hindering their aspirations.
After six years teaching in Beijing, Spanish teacher Anna Lanau Larramona cherishes her time in China and maintains a special connection while teaching Chinese students in Barcelona.
Salma Ibrahim, a Syrian professor in China since 2008, fosters cultural exchange by teaching Arabic and co-authoring textbooks, hoping her students bridge Chinese and Arabic cultures.
With classrooms reopening across Asia, the focus turns to when children will receive COVID-19 vaccines. While adults are being immunized, trials for children are underway, marking a crucial step toward controlling the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped education across Asia. As schools prepare to reopen, students and educators face challenges transitioning back to classrooms. Here’s how to support them.
São Paulo’s Education Secretary hires 5,000 mothers to enforce COVID-19 safety in schools, also mitigating unemployment. Could this innovative approach inspire similar initiatives in Asia?
Children in rural Mexico are falling behind in education due to the pandemic, highlighting the digital divide and challenges faced by indigenous communities.
After nearly a year of homeschooling, Venezuela plans to reopen schools next month, but parents and teachers express concerns over readiness.
In Thailand, elephants donned Santa hats and face masks to give out protective masks to school children, replacing Christmas gifts to promote COVID-19 awareness.
China Energy Investment Corporation, through its subsidiary China Longyuan Power Group, has established and funded a kindergarten in South Africa, enhancing educational opportunities and community ties.
NIIBS Vice-Chancellor translates Chinese classic ‘Di Zi Gui’ into Sinhalese, enriching students’ education and promoting cultural exchange.
Graduating college students in Wuhan face a unique farewell as they return to campuses for an unconventional graduation season, overcoming challenges and looking forward to future reunions.
High school seniors in China are steadfastly preparing for the Gaokao amid evolving pandemic conditions, balancing safety and academic rigor.
International students Boris and Maria share their experiences of staying in China during the COVID-19 outbreak, highlighting resilience and community support.
An English teacher in Wuhan continues to teach from a hospital bed after contracting COVID-19, inspiring her students with unwavering dedication.