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India’s Youth Account for 83% of Unemployed Workforce: ILO Report

India’s Youth Account for 83% of Unemployed Workforce: ILO Report

India’s Youth Account for 83% of Unemployed Workforce: ILO Report Commenting on employment in India, the report says that it is dominated by poor-quality employment in the informal sector and informal employment. A report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Institute of Human Development (IHD) reveals that India’s…
Central Board of Secondary Education Plans Open-Book Exams

Central Board of Secondary Education Plans Open-Book Exams

Central Board of Secondary Education Plans Open-Book Exams The OBE model is expected to remove the practice of learning by rote and enhance analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills among students. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to hold Open Book Examinations (OBE) for students of different classes…
Polynomial Concepts: Definition and Overview of a Polynomial

Polynomial Concepts: Definition and Overview of a Polynomial

Although this chapter has been designed for students of Class 10, students of other classes can also read it to understand the polynomial concepts.   Definition and Overview Polynomial is a topic in algebra, which is a branch of mathematics.  A polynomial is an algebraic expression comprising indeterminates (a.k.a. variables) and…
U.S. Opens Fulbright Program for Secondary STEM Teachers

U.S. Opens Fulbright Program for Secondary STEM Teachers

On April 5 in Zagreb, Croatia, in the U.S.-Croatia Forum, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield announced an expansion of the Fulbright Program to secondary-level educators in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Croatia.  The announcement follows the U.S.-Croatia Strategic Dialogue, which was held…
UNICEF Needs Funds for Children Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

UNICEF Needs Funds for Children Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

UNICEF is appealing for US$1.6 billion to support its humanitarian response for children impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, up from $651.6 million requested in a similar appeal late March. According to UNICEF, this increase reflects the devastating socioeconomic consequences of the disease and families’ rising needs. As the outbreak enters its…
New Hands-on STEAM Learning Solution for Children

New Hands-on STEAM Learning Solution for Children

LEGO Education has launched its newest educational solution, LEGO Education SPIKE Prime. It brings together LEGO bricks, a programmable, multi-port Hub, sensors and motors all powered by the SPIKE App based on the Scratch coding language, along with 32 lesson plans on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) subjects.…
New Video Series Launched to Combat Child Sexual Abuse

New Video Series Launched to Combat Child Sexual Abuse

The Barbara Sinatra Children's Center Foundation in conjunction with Wonder Media has announced the launch of the "Stop the Secrets that Hurt" educational animated video series. The launch of this program is part of an ongoing national campaign to combat the prevalence of child sexual abuse and to promote awareness…