Starting with a voluntary program called the Rubik’s School of Dreams since July 2021, I taught children with developmental concerns how to solve the Rubik’s cube as a tool to increase their motor skills and focus. Through a 50-day cube-solving challenge, I was able to track the times of the partici
The Korean language is set to be included as a subject in the Hong Kong college entrance exam in 2025, as the number of young students in secondary school in Hong Kong who learn Korean has increased due to the strong popularity of K-culture. Korea’s National Institute for International Education (NI
MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has announced its decision to revert to requiring SAT and ACT scores from the applicants, shifting from optional to mandatory criterion for admissions. Amid the 2020 pandemic, many colleges and universities in the United States had suspended the inclusion
New York City Public Schools’ Office of Food & Nutrition Services (OFNS) was selected as the recipient of a $200,000 Farm to School grant on December 13, 2023.This fund is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYS
The Korean College Scholastic Ability Test was held on November 16th, and contrary to expectations, it brought about unexpected changes. Renowned as one of the most challenging tests globally, the KCSAT holds significant influence, particularly in the realm of Korean private education. A few months
JejuMUN X honored its 10th anniversary, marking a decade since the first establishment of the competition in 2013 in Global Education City at Jeju. The event unfolded between the 24th and 25th of November, attracting over 300 students and representatives from 6 international schools across South Kor
On the 24-26th of November, 2023, one of the international schools in Singapore, Australian International School, one of Singapore's international schools, hosted a MUN conference. This is officially the 2nd conference hosted by AIS after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the theme of protect
The South Korean government has initiated a significant change to its educational system through the removal of “killer questions” from the Suneung, the Korean equivalent of the SAT. This change is part of a wider initiative to regulate the burgeoning private education sector, which is thriving desp
Seoul Foreign School hosted APAC Choir 2023: The Calling from November 15 to 17, 2023, with around 100 singers participating from six schools.APAC (Asia Pacific Activity Conference) festivals offer musical opportunities involving training-heavy workshops given to competent and passionate individuals
The research conducted by Jasmine Paul and Felicia Jefferson from the Department of Biology at Fort Valley State University suggests that online learning might be more efficient than face-to-face learning.Virtual learning classes have become increasingly popular and, in some cases, more effective th
Standardized testing is becoming a less prevalent aspect of the college admissions process, with the majority of universities in the United States opting for test-optional or test-blind policies to create a more equitable application process and environment within their campus gates. This testing fo
November is Men’s prostate cancer and mental health awareness month, with breast cancer awareness month occuring the month before. For the occasion, multiple schools have initiated interesting events to raise awareness for these issues. Mental health has become an increasingly significant issue to a
As the strengthening of teachers’ authority comes to reality, some students are worried about unfair punishment and teachers.The issue of teachers’ authority in South Korea has recently been brought to the forefront, initiated by the incident of a teacher’s suicide at Seoul Seo2 Elementary School. T
A Menstrual Product Drive was organized by two students from Australian International School from the 22-26th of May in order to raise awareness of period poverty. Students designed a poster and hung them around the whole secondary school since they were targeting to collect menstrual products from
As the education landscape evolves, educators are turning to outdoor education, a practice that immerses students in natural settings to harness its transformative potential.The University of South Australia recently conducted a comprehensive study on the subject, revealing that nature-based learnin
In this college application cycle, many American colleges are changing their Common App essays in response to the recent Supreme Court’s decision to revoke affirmative action. But what do these new changes imply for the next batch of rising high-school juniors and seniors, and how will race factor i
The soccer camp I attended this summer has taught me that soccer is more than just a sport. My soccer journey started out as a casual match with my friends in the playground during recess and evolved to more organized and structured competitions. As the years passed, my dedication and passion for so
Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD), located in Silicon Valley, California, hosted a J-Camp for all school newspaper staff across the school district in the second week of August 2023.J-Camp, which stands for journalism camp, is an annual orientation program for students enrolled in journalis
The development of drone technology by the University of Hawaii raises hopes for combating invasive species threatening Hawaii’s native plants.Rapid Ohi’a Death (ROD) has caused the death of hundreds of thousands of Ohi’a trees, a species native to Hawaii. ROD causes previously healthy trees to die
Amidst the joyous spirit of celebration, The Stony Brook School, a private boarding school in the United States, is set to embark on a momentous journey to South Korea to commemorate its long-awaited Centennial. This grand event was initially planned for the 2021-2022 academic year but had to be res