Concerns rise over repeal of automatic progression

The call to repeal the automatic progression policy in Fiji’s education system has raised concerns about its potential impact on students’ emotional well-being and academic development. The President of the Fiji Head Teachers Association, Johnson Rura, has voiced strong reservations, warning that students who are held back to repeat the same class for multiple years […]

No-repeat policy never existed

fbcnews.com.fj - 11/Jan 19:55

For nearly a decade, Fiji’s schools have operated under what was believed to be a “no repeat policy,” but new revelations confirm it was never...

Consultation to repeal automatic progression

fbcnews.com.fj - 12/Jan 04:36

The Ministry of Education will host a national consultation on Thursday to discuss repealing automatic progression in schools. Education Minister...

Unions push for staffing fix

fbcnews.com.fj - 16/Jan 00:17

Fiji’s teacher unions are urging the Education Ministry to take immediate steps to address the critical shortage of teachers, improve...

Teachers hassled over PSEB directive for registration number correction

hindustantimes.com - 21/Jan 14:43

The PSEB has instructed teachers to personally submit forms with correct registration numbers to the PSEB by January 31, 2025, without incurring a...

FTU calls for teacher protection policy

fbcnews.com.fj - 17/Jan 04:50

The Fiji Teachers Union is pushing for stronger measures to protect teachers. During a consultation on the Employment Relations Act 2007 and the Work...

Zeeshan on Saif stabbing case: Bandra is not safe anymore

times of india - 18/Jan 14:00

Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on January 16, 2025, sustaining multiple stab wounds during a robbery attempt that...

Complacency, poor results top discussions

fbcnews.com.fj - 16/Jan 00:22

The national external examination results for Year Eight and Year 12 students have been declining over the last seven years. Minister for Education,...

Universities face potential shutdown over funding issues

capetownetc.com - 24/Jan 08:00

As universities across South Africa begin preparing for the 2025 academic year, tensions are rising between student unions and government officials....

Merger of Urdu schools with Hindi medium schools in Ajmer sparks row

times of india - 21/Jan 19:29

Teachers in Ajmer raised concerns over merging Urdu medium schools with Hindi ones just before Class 5 board exams, complicating students' exam...

FTU backs teacher selection interviews

fbcnews.com.fj - 13/Jan 04:33

The Ministry of Education’s decision to reintroduce interviews for Year 13 students wishing to enroll in teacher training institutions has been...

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