Our Scans · (ZY.4.09) Education · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Japanese government's view of Japanese language as a marketing tool for the Cool Japan campaign provides a compelling opportunity to examine the role of language education in the exertion of Japan's soft power in Asia. SpringerLink
• [New] The World Bank and others have warned about a lost decade for poorer countries, as debt payments and lack of access to capital diminish resources that could otherwise be used for education, health and the environment. Gulf Times
• Evolve Nation Academy is building an eco system of female entrepreneurs globally by providing opportunities in education, business, and employment. Allevents.in
• Under the Schools Gigabit Connectivity Project, joint funded by the Department for Education and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, BT will connect over 650 schools with 'lightning fast' broadband connectivity. BT plc
• UK priorities will be mobilising more and better development and climate financing, and promoting greater access to education, economic opportunities and the protection of sexual and reproductive health rights for all women and girls. GOV.UK
• The Global Gateway strategy pledges to mobilise EUR 300 billion in investments between 2021 and 2027 to fight climate change; improve digital, energy and transport connectivity; and strengthen health, education and research infrastructure worldwide. European Economic and Social Committee
• India ranks a dismal 127 out of 146 countries, based on indices such as access to education, economic opportunities and health. Reasons to be Cheerful
• The state Council announced plans to boost spending by at least 25% by 2027 to stimulate consumer and business investment, focusing on sectors like industry, agriculture, transport, education, and health care, aligning with Beijing's goal to achieve 5% economic growth in 2024. my wealth
• After the passage of the first six appropriations bills, legislators will turn to the next six, which include more challenging subject areas, like the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Education. Lexology
• Agencies - including the Department of Education, Health and Human Services, and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy - could invest in tested methods for improving public resilience to AI-generated misinformation. Brookings
• Persons with disabilities, the world's largest minority, have generally poorer health, lower education achievements, fewer economic opportunities and higher rates of poverty than people without disabilities. United Nations
• Oaxaca and Chiapas are the two poorest Mexican states, with Chiapas coming in last in terms of access to education, health care, and economic opportunity. Oaxaca Cultural Navigator : Experience Connection
• ChatGPT - a tool developed by OpenAI that runs on large language models and generates conversational responses based on people's prompts - could lead to students taking shortcuts in their work but might also offer educational benefits, they reasoned. SOURCE
• Global Affairs Canada will continue to advance Canada's commitments to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by investing in health, education, food systems and climate action. GAC
• Stepping into the future of renewable energy, the 2024 KidWind Challenge has set a new benchmark for hands-on STEM education, engaging over 75 middle school students in a spirited competition that shines a spotlight on the potential of wind power. BNN
• The new wave of education in technology opens a new door of opportunities for connection and knowledge. Zawya
• Canada seemed to be a world of opportunity, especially in educational technology and distance education (we know all about distance in Canada). Tony Bates
• Providing broad access to technology and programs that strengthen economic and social development helps make quality education, entrepreneurial and employment opportunities, health care and other services more attainable for underserved communities globally. INN
• A new state law will require New Jersey schools to incorporate lessons on grief into health education classes to help students understand the physical and emotional effects of loss and identify healthy coping strategies. Education Week
• The Chinese government will provide the necessary technical and financial support to digitize 3,000 schools, covering all schools with Advanced level subject streams, and said that it will be a great help to the new education process that is moving forward with technology. Dailynews
• In keeping with AI's potential to level the playing field for learners, the technology could help support another international education practice with a similar goal: virtual exchanges, which provide more accessible global experiences but have proven challenging to scale. NAFSA
• Juniper forecasts that 5G Advanced, the next evolution in 5G technology which is anticipated to launch in 2024, will have significant benefit to the entertainment and education sectors, by providing support for more interactive application use cases. it World Canada

Last updated: 26 April 2024