'Crisis' in girls education: Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama spoke of a "crisis" gripping the world as she launched an initiative to help get girls into education, on the second day of her trip to Japan.
US first lady arrives in Japan for first time
Michelle Obama arrived in Japan on Wednesday afternoon on her first visit to the country, as part of a trip to highlight the importance of girls' education.
Gmail available in Burmese, the email's 74th language
Google said that Gmail is now available in Burmese, marking the 74th language for the popular email service.
Top Muslim cleric urges education reform to curb extremism
The head of Al-Azhar called for education reform in Muslim countries in an effort to contain the spread of religious extremism.
Second grader in hijab erupts controversy in Kazakhstan
A girl in southern Kazakhstan is prevented from attending school classes unless she takes off her headscarf.
Transition to 12-year education postponed: Kazakhstan's Education Minister
Transition to 12-year education will be postponed in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh med schools gain popularity among foreign students
The number of foreign students studying medicine in Kazakhstan is expected to reach 10 percent in the near future.
Stressful times for students at Ukraine rebel universities
Third-year economics student Inna Shmarai is kind of stressing out these days.
Nurly Zhol program requires more qualified professionals: State Secretary
The State Commission for Training Personnel Abroad has conducted a meeting in Akorda Presidential Palace to discuss implementation of Nurly Zhol plan.
Sorbonne branch opens in Almaty
Sorbonne University of Paris has opened a branch in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan startup seeks investor support in London
A robotics educational startup founded by Kazakhstanis in London aims to attract investment for production of children's robo-sets.
Kazakh students awarded at World Robot Olympiad
Two Kazakh students have been awarded at the World Robot Olympiad for their robot prototype.
29 school students and teachers faint one after another in Western Kazakhstan
25 school children and 4 teachers fainted in a Western Kazakhstan village school one after another.
Ministry of National Economy observes high outflow of qualified work force from Kazakhstan
Vice Minister of National Economy Madina Abylkassymova reported an increase of qualified work force outflow from Kazakhstan at the Migration Process Tendencies and Social Aspects roundtable meeting.
Two military training teachers arrested in Almaty after grenade explosion in classroom. Who to blame?
The police in Almaty have arrested the teacher, whose student in military training class was killed by a grenade explosion. However, many believe he is not the one to blame. Including one of the injured students.
Jeb Bush champions US education reform ahead of 2016
Ex-president George W. Bush's younger brother Jeb, who is mulling a 2016 White House run, called for a revolution in the US education system.
Atyrau student wins silver in Brazil research competition
A student from Kazakhstan has been awarded a silver medal in Brazil for his study of Mercedes-Benz trademark.
Explosion in Almaty college: Why was the grenade real?
An explosion of a grenade in Almaty college in southern Kazakhstan killed a student. It also injured 12 others, some of whom remain in critical condition. But how could a real grenade replace a model in a basic military training classroom?
You say "lady" I say "feudal slave": Korea's language divide
North and South Korea have never found dialogue easy, but academics from both sides currently meeting in Pyongyang are trying to steer things in the right direction.
Malala donates $50,000 children's prize to Gaza schools
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai said she is giving her entire winnings from a children's rights award to help rebuild schools in war-ravaged Gaza.
