educational policy

  1. Microsoft Ends Windows 11 SE in 2026: Lessons from Its Classroom Technology Experiment

    Microsoft’s decision to discontinue Windows 11 SE by October 2026 marks the end of its latest foray into the education technology market, shining a spotlight on both the challenges and missteps that have characterized its battle against Google’s ChromeOS in schools. As administrators and IT...
  2. OpenAI’s ChatGPT Study Mode: Revolutionizing AI-Powered Education and Combating Cheating

    OpenAI’s latest innovation, the ChatGPT Study Mode, marks a bold step toward reshaping how students interact with AI-powered educational tools—a leap presented as both a triumph in responsible technology and a critical experiment in the ever-growing dialogue about AI's role in academic...
  3. Indonesia’s Favorite Schools Debate: Balancing Excellence and Equity for National Progress

    In recent years, Indonesia’s education landscape has witnessed a fiery debate surrounding the concept of “favorite schools,” a phrase on everyone’s lips yet never enshrined in the country’s official education policy. These institutions—lauded by some and reviled by others—are magnets for...
  4. US Teachers' AI Training Center Sparks Education Tech Revolution & Ethical Debates

    The American Federation of Teachers’ recent alliance with OpenAI, Microsoft, and Anthropic to launch a national AI training center for educators marks a turning point in the intersection of technology and public education. Announced as the “National Academy for AI Instruction” and based at the...
  5. AI in Higher Education 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Strategies for Students and Institutions

    The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education has become a transformative force, reshaping how students learn, interact, and prepare for their future careers. The "Student Perceptions of AI 2025" report by Jisc offers a comprehensive look into how UK students are engaging...
  6. Malaysia's Language Debate: Embracing Multilingualism for Global Success

    If you believed language wars belonged solely to fantasy novels and the odd Tolkien symposium, think again—Malaysia’s ongoing tug-of-war over the primacy of English versus the national language, Malay, is alive, multilingual, and kicking up controversy. As debates swirl from government chambers...
  7. Haryana Leads India’s Smart Classroom Revolution with Innovative Edtech Deployment

    Move over chalk dust and ancient overhead projectors; the age of the smart classroom has officially dawned—and Haryana is leading the charge. The Department of Higher Education (DoHE) in Haryana, headquartered at the imposing Shiksha Sadan in Panchkula, has just pulled off what can only be...
  8. Guernsey's Educational Revolution: Embracing AI in Schools for the Future

    The quaint Channel Island of Guernsey, more commonly known for its rolling green hills, coastline fortresses, and infamous cows, now finds itself navigating the uncharted territory of artificial intelligence in education. Its headteachers are trading lesson plans for algorithmic playbooks, all...