More freedom in Libya university but little change
Portraits of toppled Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi may no longer adorn the walls of Tripoli University, but it is likely to be a long time before new values and higher standards become entrenched there.
Denying girls school entrenches poverty: report
Millions of girls worldwide are condemned to lives of hardship because they don't go to school, an education gap that entrenches broader extreme poverty.
Kazakhstan robots competed in China
It was the first time Kazakhstan students took part in the ROBOCON contest that was held in Hong Kong.
US, British universities top in academic excellence
US and British universities continue to dominate in academic excellence but Asia is catching up fast, said an influential education rankings report.
US scholarships aim to close cybersecurity gap
For students seeking to become cyber warriors, the US government has a sweet deal.
US college to pay students over pepper spraying
A California college has agreed to pay 21 students $30,000 each in compensation for a police pepper spraying incident that sparked a storm last year.
YouTube seeking education video 'gurus'
YouTube on Friday was searching for education "gurus" with knowledge to impart to fast-growing ranks of students turning to online videos for lessons.
Chicago teachers vote to end strike: officials
Chicago school teachers voted Tuesday to end a high-profile strike that affected hundreds of thousands of children and sparked an acrimonious stand-off with Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Over 10 thousand foreign students study in Kazakhstan universities
Over 10 thousand foreign students from 45 countries, including 250 students from Turkey, are studying in Kazakhstan: Education Minister.
Chess became part of school curriculum in Karaganda schools
Karaganda city authorities decided to introduce chess into the school curriculum after Kirsan Ilyumzhinov's (FIDE President) visit.
Homeschooling gains traction among US families
For a small but growing number of young Americans, the living room is the classroom when it comes to the "three R's" of reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic.
Chess might become part of school curriculum
Kazakhstan chess champion Zhansya Abdumalik approached Nursultan Nazarbayev with the idea to introduce chess into the school curriculum.
British university launches legal fight over visa status
A London university on Monday announced it was launching legal action over the government's decision to revoke its right to sponsor visas, a move that threatens thousands of students with deportation.
Harvard probes mass exam cheating
As many as 125 students at Harvard University are being probed for allegedly cheating in a final exam at the elite institution.
Sexual Proficiency School to be opened in Almaty
Psychologists, gynecologists and other experts will instruct the school's clients about sex in Almaty Sexual Proficiency School.
Every schoolchild in Kazakhstan should speak Kazakh by 2020
President Nazarbayev has clearly stated that having 100 percent of Kazakhstan school graduates speak the Kazakh language by 2020 is a strategic goal: Education Vice-Minister.
$302 million allocated for financing of education in Almaty in 2012
Almaty Mayor told about development of education system in Almaty.
Students occupy Chile schools in call for reforms
Students demanding education reform briefly occupied two schools in the Chilean capital Monday, the latest move aimed at drawing attention to their cause.
Education Minister on merging universities in Kazakhstan's seven cities
Education Ministry is considering merging the universities in Taraz, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Uralsk, Aktobe, Kostanay, Kokshetau and Shymkent.
N. Zealand school criticised for dead possum show
A New Zealand school that staged a morbid fashion show in which children were encouraged to dress possum corpses in colourful costumes has come under fire from animal lovers.