Education officials in the Philippines are preparing to expand basic education by two years -- to 11th and 12th grades. The move is intended to help better prepare students for the workforce, but it has sparked criticism and protests among some groups.
The number of countries reaching gender parity in education continues to rise, but 62 million girls worldwide still are denied a basic education, according to a report from the UN's cultural agency UNESCO.
Gender gap narrows but five-year-old girls lead in all early learning goals as more than a third of boys fall short in writing, government study shows.
The battle over national identity is being played out on children’s lunch plates. Is scrapping a pork-free option a victory for secularism – or just an example of religious intolerance?
Becky Francis is a Labour party member with strong views, and can’t stand it when politicians ignore evidence. Can she sort out the MPs’ select committee?