📰 On December 30, 2024, the Addis Ababa City Administration officially launched its cervical cancer vaccination campaign at Sekhemer Primary School in the Arada Sub-district. The event was attended by Dr. Zelalem Mulatu, Head of the Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau; Dr. Yohannes Chala, Head of the Health Bureau; and Ato Getahun Abera, the District’s Executive Director. Also present were experts, religious leaders, parents, and guardians.
📰 On December 31, 2024: A forum for National Digital ID Registration was held for private educational institutions. The event was organized by the Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau, the Addis Ababa Civil Registration and Residency Service Agency, and the National ID Program (National ID Ethiopia) to facilitate the registration of the education community for the National Digital ID.
📰 94 Mekelle University students wrote a letter in Tigrinya to Tikvah Ethiopia, addressing unrest on their campuses. They claimed that the information shared by Tikvah Ethiopia was “inaccurate” and formally submitted their concerns.
📰 On January 01, 2025: The Amhara Regional State Education Bureau conducted a review of its six-month plan with its general staff. During the evaluation forum, Dr. Mulunesh Dessie (PhD), Deputy Head of the Social Sector Coordinator and Head of the Education Bureau, emphasized the crucial role of office staff in determining the success or failure of educational initiatives.
📰 On January 02, 2024: An orientation was provided to professionals involved in support and monitoring activities related to the 2024 mid-year reform efforts. Previously, monitoring and support were carried out from the office to schools, focusing on the preparation and initial implementation phases. Ato Haftu Berhanu, Director of the Reform Service Delivery Monitoring, Support, and Evaluation Directorate at the Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau, highlighted that the current approach would enable education offices to assess the effectiveness of corrective measures based on feedback from earlier activities.
📰 Addis Ababa University, in partnership with the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs, is hosting the 15th International Sign Language Research Conference, marking the first event of its kind in Africa. Over 600 international speakers and participants are expected to attend. The conference aims to present research findings on sign language to policymakers and support the government’s efforts to enhance citizens’ involvement in Ethiopia’s political, economic, and social spheres.
📰 On January 03, 2025: The University of Gambella held a discussion with senior ministry officials and university community members to review leadership changes implemented the previous year. During the meeting, Professor Berhanu Nega, Minister of Education, emphasized ongoing efforts to improve education quality. He also noted that the practice of assigning university leaders to local and village levels should be discontinued.
📰 On January 03, 2025 (England): A school sports competition is actively underway across nine zones. Schools in the South West Region, including Jimma, Agaro, Kafa, and Konta zones, have begun competing in various sports. The competition has showcased impressive student skills, with a commitment to further strengthening such initiatives.
📰 On December 04, 2025: The Directorate of Teachers and Educational Leadership Development conducted training for deputy principals. The training, aimed at deputy principals overseeing primary school teacher development, focused on implementing the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program, according to the department’s report.
📰 Vox includes a forecast with a 5% probability that former President Trump might dissolve the Department of Education, reflecting ongoing discussions about the future of federal involvement in education.
📰 The Dutch government has proposed a €2 billion cut in the education budget for 2025, leading to significant debates and protests.Opposition parties have presented alternative proposals to mitigate these cuts, emphasizing the potential impact on students and teachers.
📰 In Queensland, there is a notable increase in school leavers opting for degrees in teaching, health, and nursing, capitalizing on workforce shortages in these sectors.Over 16,000 graduates have been offered places in tertiary institutions, with health-related courses being the most popular.
📰 Education week reports on significant local education news from 2024, highlighting an increase in first-year teachers in certain districts of USA and the impact of administrative changes on teacher turnover and student performance.
📰 Following the 2023 general election, New Zealand’s coalition government has pledged to reinstate charter schools. An eight-member Charter School Establishment Board has been created to facilitate their reintroduction by the start of the 2025 school year.
