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Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
High temperatures slow down the brain's cognitive functions, lowering pupils' ability to retain and process information.
Sun May 05 2024
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MCO: Bridging the digital learning gap between urban and rural students
According to National Association of Parents and Teachers Association (PIBGN) president Datuk Mohamad Ali Hasan, the digital divide needs to be addressed first and foremost.
Sun Apr 12 2020
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Better private pre-school education system the choice of most parents
The tendency of most parents to send their children to private pre-schools compared to government pre-schools is believed to be the source of racial polarisation.
Fri Feb 19 2016