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Transnational education contributes £28bn to the economy

Department for Education publishes latest data on education-related exports

It is hard to listen to any current discussions involving universities without detecting a note of panic around falling numbers of international students. Data released yesterday by the Department for Education on the value of these students for the UK economy was therefore timely—if, for many higher education institutions, bittersweet.

In an analysis published last month, Universities UK said international enrollments to UK universities in January 2024 were down by 44 per cent on the previous year. It blamed uncertainty among applicants on post-study work opportunities, as well as the government’s decision to prevent international students—except those on postgraduate research courses—from bringing dependants with them.

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Investing in Post-Secondary Education for a Growing Saskatchewan | News and Media

Released on March 20, 2024

In 2024-25, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing $793 million in the province’s post-secondary sector, representing a 3.7 per cent increase from the previous year. This year’s budget provides for increased funding within the multi-year agreement, health training programs and seat expansions, and capital for key infrastructure projects.

“Our government is focused on ensuring that sustainable funding, programs and opportunities are in place for Saskatchewan’s post-secondary students,” Advanced Education Minister Gordon Wyant said. “This will deliver a future workforce that is responsive to the needs of our rapidly growing province and economy.”

Saskatchewan is providing a one-time, $12.0 million increase to its current multi-year funding agreement with post-secondary institutions, representing a 2.2 per cent increase in operating funding. This increase will help institutions remain responsive to the needs of students, communities and the labor market. The 2024-25 Budget represents the fourth and final year of this historic multi-year funding agreement and sets the foundation for negotiating a new agreement.

The Ministry of Advanced Education continues to expand health training programs in support of Saskatchewan’s Health Human Resources Action Plan. This budget includes $3.5 million in new funding to create 66 additional training seats

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AP SSC 2024 results soon: Check previous year’s date, official website and how to download scorecards

AP SSC 2024 results: The Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) is expected to release the AP Senior School Certificate (SSC) class 10 results within the last week of April 2024, as per media reports.
Last year, the AP SSC result 2023 was declared on May 6. This year, as per various media reports, it is expected to release slightly early within the last week of April 2024.
The AP board will commence by unveiling the results during an official press conference. Following the announcement, students may access their results on the official website bse.ap.gov.in. To view their AP SSC result for 2024, candidates should have their AP SSC hall tickets handy.
AP SSC Result 2024: List of Official Websites
The initial announcement of the results will occur during an official press conference led by the board secretary. Subsequently, the link will become accessible on the official website. Below are the websites where students can check the AP SSC Result 2024:
  • bse.ap.gov.in
  • results.bse.ap.gov.in

How to check AP SSC result 2024?
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to download your BSEAP Result 2024:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Andhra Pradesh Board.
Step 2: Navigate

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Ghana’s free high school policy is getting more girls to complete secondary education: Study

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Education drives economic growth and individual well-being. Secondary education, in particular, plays a crucial role. In recent decades, this recognition has encouraged several African countries to make secondary education free. One example is Ghana’s Free Public Senior High School (FreeSHS) policy, initiated in 2017.

The policy aims to remove cost barriers to secondary education, including fees, textbooks, boarding and meals.

As scholars of public policy, we conducted research into the impact of the policy, particularly its effect on the number of girls completing secondary school. We emphasize the educational outcomes of girls because they are at a disadvantage when accessing higher education in Ghana. The educational enrollment and retention of girls in school decreases with each level.

Socio-culturally, if a family has limited resources, they tend to spend more on boys’ education than on girls’ education and this is reinforced by the belief that girls’ labor around the house is more valuable.

The results highlighted that the state’s absorption of education costs had served as a critical incentive for students to complete secondary education—and more so for girls.

Our paper is the first to quantitatively evaluate the policy’s impact on education outcomes. Also, by focusing on

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St. Augustine’s moves classes online: 5 things to know

Starting April 1, St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh will move classes online and most students will stay home after the Easter break. The move comes as the historically Black university continues to deal with the fallout from accusations of years of financial mismanagement.

St. St. Augustine’s is a 157-year-old private Episcopal university and the smaller of Raleigh’s two HBCUs. The university has about 750 students on its 100-acre campus just outside downtown Raleigh.

Classes move online

The university’s interim president, Marcus Burgess, announced that the school would go to remote learning in an email to students and staff Wednesday.

“While we strive to maintain the quality of education, it is also our utmost responsibility to ensure the safety, well-being, and dignity of the SAU community, especially our students,” he wrote.

Burgess said the school held meetings with students, faculty and staff before making the decision.

Some students will be allowed to stay on campus, he said, “including student-athletes on the track team, international students, and students working internships will remain on campus until our commencement ceremony on May 4th.”

Accreditation in question

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges voted to end St. Augustine’s accreditation late last

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Education opportunities at Lancashire Adult Learning

“It’s never too late to learn” says Andrew Parkin from Lancashire Adult Learning, part of the Nelson and Colne College Group.

The College has a full program of both adult and university programs that are now open for enrollment.

From Easter, a number of adult courses will commence – including courses focusing on employability, health and social care, ICT and digital inclusion, languages ​​and wider family learning.

Higher Education University courses, starting in September, include computing, construction, engineering, business, finance and law, early years and education, sport, health and social sciences, and higher level apprenticeships. A list of courses can be found here.

Andrew Parkin, Assistant Principal for Adult Learning and Technical Curriculum, continued: “With an impressive 96.2 per cent success rate, Lancashire Adult Learning is the number one college in Lancashire for adult learners.

“We understand that returning to study can feel intimidating, but our expert tutors make you feel at ease and guide you through the course to ensure you get out of it as much as you put in.

“Both our adult courses and university courses equip people with the knowledge they need to upskill or reskill. There is a wide range of courses, some of them

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Education board raises concerns about 2 ‘overspent’ federal grants | News

The Guam Education Board flagged concerns about financial discrepancies in two federal grants allocated in 2021, indicating that the Guam Department of Education may have overspent $400,000 worth of federal funds.

Education Board Chair Mary Okada said funds from the Fiscal Year 2021 American Rescue Plan are appropriate for individuals with disabilities have been exhausted, with an overspend of $100,000.

“There are several, and this report is as of March 14, 2024, and this clearly indicates the FY21 ARP individuals with disabilities, this shows a negative available balance of $100,000,” said Okada. “That means it’s overspent.”

She said the report also shows overspending worth $274,627 in the FY 2021 Rural and Low-Income School program.

“Then we also have consolidated grant, FY21 RLIS of $274,627 as a negative balance. This is an over expenditure,” he added.

GDOE Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Administrative Services Joann Camacho said adjustments are still to be made.

Camacho’s report also indicated expired funds, Okada said, including $213,032 for special education Part C and $2.7 million for state grant Part B.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C authorizes state grants for programs serving infants and toddlers with disabilities while Part B entails education of

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Early childhood education degrees to launch in South Australia

South Australian universities have responded quickly to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood and Education and Care.

Both UniSA and Flinders University have worked closely with government and industry to develop new industry-leading study pathways to create a strong foundation of educational excellence – ensuring better outcomes for young children during their first 1000 days of life.

UniSA’s new three-year Early Childhood Education degree – the Bachelor of Education Early Childhood (Birth to Five) – will focus on effective pedagogies for the developmental needs of birth-to-five-year-olds, encompassing diverse cultures and backgrounds to ensure inclusivity for all children across the state.

The course will run concurrently with UniSA’s four-year Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours), which focuses on the education of children from birth to eight years.

“When you have to include the primary years, there is a lot of extra work to familiarize our students with the Australian Curriculum and the further developmental needs of five-to-eight-year-olds,” says Professor Anne-Marie Morgan, dean of programs, Education Futures, UniSA.

“A three-year degree that focuses on young learners can be targeted to their needs.

“We will be working with the diversity of children and their backgrounds, making sure there’s more time

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IIT Madras begins application for ‘Stockholm Junior Water Prize’ | Education News

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) today launched the inaugural India edition of the ‘Stockholm Junior Water Prize’, a Global Water Challenge for school students in Classes 9 to 12.

It is being organized to recognize and celebrate the innovative efforts of young minds in addressing critical water-related challenges. The champion team will represent India at the esteemed Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Sweden, which will be held from August 25 to 29, 2024 as a part of World Water Week.

The Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition is being hosted by the Sustainability Venture Studio at the School of Sustainability, IIT Madras, in partnership with the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and sponsored by Aquamap – Center for Water Management and Policy, IIT Madras.

Participants can fill out the application form and submit comprehensive project documentation by the deadline of 30th April 2024. The top 25 teams will be selected through a rigorous process by subject matter experts. School Students in Classes 9 to 12 and above 15 years of age can apply for the Stockholm Junior Water Prize via the following link – sjwpindia.in

— Ten outstanding teams from the top 25 will be honored with the

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SSC GD Result 2024 Live Updates: Constable exam result awaited on ssc.gov.in

SSC GD Result 2024 live updates: Constable exam results will be out on the commission's new website (ssc.gov.in, screenshot)

SSC GD Result 2024 live updates: Constable exam results will be out on the commission’s new website (ssc.gov.in, screenshot)

SSC GD Result 2024 Live Updates: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will declare the SSC GD result 2024 on its official website, ssc.gov.in. The computer-based test (CBT) for Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in the Assam Rifles Examination 2024 was conducted from February 20 to March 7, and a re-examination for candidates who faced technical issues was held on March 30. The provisional answer keys and candidates’ responses to the SSC GD CBT exam were displayed on ssc.gov.in earlier this month. The next step for the commission is to announce SSC GD result 2024 for the computer-based examination. …Read More

In the result notification, the candidates will find the link to view roll numbers of the selected candidates, cut-off marks and other relevant information. Scores will be revealed only after the entire recruitment process is completed.

SSC GD 2024 is being held for 26,146 vacancies, of which 6,174 are for the BSF, 11,025 are for the CISF, 3,337 are for the CRPF, 635 are for SSB, 3,189 are for ITBP, 1,490 are for AR,

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