by Abriel | Oct 2, 2020 | 2020, Quality Education
The National Library Board (NLB) is launching a subscription service that delivers to customers eight curated English children’s books a month. Up to 200 children from low-income families will get the subscription free, as part of a partnership with The Straits...
by Abriel | Sep 17, 2020 | 2020, Quality Education
In the five years she worked as a freelance drama educator, Ms Aisha Shaik often came across students with learning difficulties who would struggle to participate in her class. Her teaching experience piqued her interest in educating students outside mainstream...
by Abriel | Sep 16, 2020 | 2020, Quality Education
Undergraduate Nur Syazwan Syamsuddin’s life hit a rough patch in April when he and his parents tested positive for COVID-19. Then, his mother lost her teaching job at a pre-school which closed down while she was in hospital. To make ends meet, he and his two...
by Abriel | Sep 4, 2020 | 2020, Quality Education, What Inspires You?
At 45, Mr Rahman Sanip stands out among his teenage course mates pursuing a fine arts diploma at Lasalle College of the Arts. But he is determined not to let this deter him, as the course is a fresh start for the former convict, who has spent the last 20 years in and...
by Abriel | Sep 4, 2020 | 2020, Quality Education
The education system needs to evolve to ensure Singapore remains a fair and just society, said Minister of State for Education as well as Social and Family Development Sun Xueling on 3 September. It must also always remain a social enabler so that everyone will have...
by Abriel | Aug 2, 2020 | 2020, Quality Education, What Inspires You?
Through the course of Farah’s educational journey, even without her asking, many have reached out to lend a hand. In secondary school, a Vietnamese ASEAN scholar classmate tutored her between and after classes whenever she had difficulties. A teacher gifted her...
