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world29 days ago•2 min saved

Prince George to Attend Eton, Continuing Royal Education Tradition

Britain’s Prince George, 12, will attend Eton College from September, following in the footsteps of his father Prince William and uncle Prince Harry. Located near Windsor, Eton is a prestigious all‑boys school with fees around £63,000 a year; George currently attends Lambrook School. The move underscores a long royal tradition of sending heirs to Eton, which has educated many UK leaders and celebrities and preserves distinct school traditions.

via NBC News|

#eton-college #prince-george #private-education

education3 years ago•7 min saved

South Korea's Exam Overhaul: Tackling Stress and Fertility Crisis

South Korea's government is removing "killer questions" from the country's notoriously difficult eight-hour national college entrance exam, known as the Suneung, in an effort to address issues such as educational inequality, mental health problems, and the declining fertility rate. These questions, which often include material not covered in public school curricula, give an unfair advantage to students with access to private tutoring. The government aims to break the cycle of private education and reduce the burden on parents by providing more after-school and tutoring programs within the public sector. However, critics argue that this move is a superficial solution to a complex problem and that deeper changes, such as dismantling gender norms and supporting working parents, are needed.

via CNN|

#college-entrance-exam #education #fertility-rate

education3 years ago•5 min saved

Oklahoma Legislature Strikes Historic Education Funding Deal with Teacher Pay Raises.

The Oklahoma Legislature has reached a deal on public school funding and private education tax credits. The package includes $625 million for public education, with $500 million going to the education funding formula and $125 million for Redbud grants. The tax credit plan will provide refundable tax credits ranging from $5,000 to $7,500 per student for families with children in private K-12 schools, and a $1,000 refundable tax credit per child for home-school families. The package also includes pay raises for certified staff and paid maternity leave for teachers. The deal marks a "great day for public education in Oklahoma," according to the executive director of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association.

via Oklahoman.com|

#education #oklahoma-legislature #private-education