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India Today
16-06-2025
- General
- India Today
272 million kids worldwide are out of school, says latest Unesco data
A new report by UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring team reveals that over 272 million children worldwide are currently out of school—a sharp increase of more than 21 million from previous surge is driven by updated enrollment data, population projections, and factors like the ongoing ban on girls' education in Afghanistan. With countries projected to fall short of their national education targets of 75 million students by 2025, the report warns that global efforts to achieve universal education are significantly off rise in numbers is attributed to two major factors. First, new enrolment and attendance data, including the 2021 school ban on Afghan girls, accounts for about eight million of the increase. Second, revised UN population projections add another 13 million, owing to a larger-than-anticipated school-age population—especially those between 6 to 17 years old—in 2025. The GEM team explains that the sources of data significantly influence the estimates. When enrolment is based solely on administrative records, the population increase is fully reflected in the out-of-school figures, particularly in countries with no updated the other hand, countries using survey-based data see a more balanced distribution of new population figures between enrolled and unenrolled report estimates that:11% of children at the primary school age (78 million)15% of lower secondary age adolescents (64 million)advertisement31% of upper secondary age youth (130 million)remain out of school estimates stem from a model that combines administrative data, household surveys, and census results to produce consistent global and regional education trends. However, the report notes that national figures may differ, as they are typically based on a single source from a specific year, while the model imputes data for missing years and provides short-term projections.A concerning element highlighted in the report is the underestimated impact of conflicts on education. In crisis zones, education data is often unavailable or outdated, leading to gaps in understanding the true scale of disruption. The model's assumption of steady educational progression becomes a limitation during such though projections suggest that the global out-of-school population could drop by 165 million by 2030 if countries meet their Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) targets, the report warns of a potential four to six percentage point shortfall by 2025, especially among primary, lower, and upper secondary school-age calls for more resilient data systems and urgent policy action to address the growing education crisis, particularly in conflict-affected and low-resource regions.(With PTI inputs)Must Watch
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
6 in 10 children can't read or do basic math: Why they're attending school but not learning
Foundational learning is in freefall across the globe. From Sub-Saharan Africa to Southeast Asia, millions of children are leaving classrooms without the ability to read a simple sentence or solve a basic math problem. The pandemic exacerbated a pre-existing crisis, but the learning poverty has become a grave educational failure of our time. The crisis has not spared wealthy nations either. In the United States, the January 2025 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) shows reading scores at their lowest in decades, with nearly a third of eighth graders performing below basic level. Math outcomes in America were no better, with stagnation and widening disparities, particularly among historically marginalized groups. UNESCO 's 2025 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report underscores the magnitude of this global learning crisis: six in ten children worldwide now lack minimum proficiency in reading and mathematics by the end of primary school. Minimum proficiency means being able to demonstrate at least a basic understanding of reading or arithmetic concepts appropriate to the child's grade level. Yet, this milestone remains out of reach for over 60% of primary-aged learners, suggests the survey. In many low- and middle-income countries, these figures are even more severe, underscoring the deep inequities baked into global education systems. Millions in school, yet learning levels plummet: A global snapshot The learning crisis is most pronounced in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, with sub-Saharan Africa showing the slowest progress. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More In several African nations, fewer than one in five children reach minimum proficiency in mathematics or reading by the end of primary school. For example, some countries have shown no improvement—or even decline—in learning outcomes despite increased access to schooling. Latin America, though slightly better, has also experienced setbacks, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In some countries in the region, learning losses during school closures have undone a decade's worth of progress. Meanwhile, wealthier regions such as Europe and North America generally have higher learning proficiency rates, but even there, marginalized communities—especially among migrants and low-income groups—continue to lag behind. What's driving the global learning crisis? The global trends, we know, reveal that despite record levels of school enrolment, millions of children are failing to acquire even the most basic reading and math skills. The reasons are systemic, structural—and deeply entrenched. Here's a snapshot of what's going wrong: Teacher shortages and low quality of instruction: Many classrooms, especially in low-income countries, are overcrowded and under-resourced, with underqualified or unsupported teachers. Inadequate infrastructure: Millions of students attend schools without electricity, water, or basic learning materials. Learning poverty: Children from poorer households are more likely to enter school late, attend irregularly, or drop out early. Gender disparities and conflict: In fragile contexts and regions affected by war or political instability, girls are disproportionately affected. Language barriers: In many countries, children are taught in languages they do not speak at home, compounding comprehension issues. Lack of early childhood development : The report emphasizes the critical role of pre-primary education in setting a foundation, yet many children still lack access to quality early learning. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
The Hindu
15-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Top news of the day: June 15, 2025
Ahmedabad plane crash: Rupani's mortal remains identified, probe gathers pace DNA testing has confirmed the identities of 47 victims from the June 12th Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, and 12 families have so far claimed the remains, authorities said on Sunday (June 15, 2025). Dr. Rajnish Patel, professor of surgery at the government-run B.J. Medical College and Civil Hospital, said DNA matching is still underway for several victims, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was among those killed in the crash. Helicopter crashes near Kedarnath shrine, all seven on board killed A helicopter crashed near the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand early Sunday (June 15, 2025), killing all seven on board. This is the fifth helicopter accident in Uttarakhand in around 40 days. The helicopter was flying from Kedarnath to Guptkashi. Seven dead, confirms Badri-Kedar Temple committee chief Hemant Dwivedi. The deceased include 10 year old. Pune bridge collapse: 2 dead as Iron bridge on Indrayani river collapses; NDRF launches rescue operations At least two persons died and several may have been swept away after an iron bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed on Sunday (June 15, 2025) afternoon in Pune's Maval tehsil, officials incident took place in Kundamala area, which has been seeing heavy rains over the past few days, giving the river a steady flow, an official from Talegaon Dabhade police station said. It was not raining when the bridge collapsed, he added. IT major Genpact's 10-hour workday announcement triggers backlash Technology and services major Genpact's decision to increase daily work hours to ten has triggered a backlash from its employees and human resource (HR) experts, who say the move undermines progressive workplace values. A large number of employees have taken to social media to slam the decision. PM has energy for foreign trips, can he not summon 'empathy' for visiting Manipur: Congress Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his three-nation tour, the Congress on Sunday (June 15, 2025) said he has all the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm — '3 Es' — for such visits and asked can he not summon up a 4th E — empathy — for going to Manipur 'where the people's suffering continues unabated'. Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks to join 'No Kings' protest; U.S. organizers say millions came Masses of demonstrators packed into streets, parks and plazas across the United States on Saturday (June 14, 2025) to protest President Donald Trump, marching through downtowns and small towns, blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights. Over 272 million children out-of-school across the globe: Global Education Monitoring report The global out-of-school population is now estimated to be 272 million, over 21 million more than the last estimate, according to UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring Team (GEM). The team, in its latest report, has pointed out that by 2025, countries will be off-track by 75 million relative to their national targets. Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD issues yellow alert; orange for neighbouring districts 'Parts of Mumbai received heavy rainfall overnight and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday (June 15, 2025) predicted more showers at isolated places in the city and suburbs,' civic officials said. The Weather Department sounded a 'yellow' alert for Mumbai, forecasting heavy showers at isolated places, and an 'orange' alert for neighbouring Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts, which are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. Trump says if Iran attacks, 'full strength' of U.S. military will 'come down' U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday (June 15, 2025) that it would experience 'the full strength' of the U.S. military if it attacks the United States, reiterating that Washington 'had nothing to do' with Israel's strikes on Tehran's nuclear and intelligence facilities.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Few women leaders in education a serious concern, says global report
Representative AI image New Delhi: 'Most teachers are women, but few lead' is the central message of the 'Leadership in Education: Lead For Learning' section of the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report 2024-25, released on Wednesday night by UNESCO . The report highlights what is a problem across countries: the under-representation of women in leadership positions at all levels of the education system — from schools to education ministries. Globally, women make up 57% of secondary school teachers, but in most countries, the proportion of female principals lags the share of female teachers by at least 20 percentage points. This disparity exists despite growing evidence that gender-diverse leadership correlates with better learning outcomes and more enabling school environment. Similar is the story at the higher education level. While women comprise 45% of higher education faculty, they account for only 30% of leadership roles in universities and colleges. India is no exception to this phenomenon. While women dominate the teaching workforce in primary schools, accounting for over 60% of elementary teachers, their number declines sharply in leadership positions, particularly at the secondary and tertiary levels. Factors such as limited access to mentorship, lack of institutional support, safety concerns, and deep-rooted gender norms continue to restrict women's elevation to decision-making roles. The report also examines political leadership in the education sector. Between 2010 and 2023, only 27% of education ministers worldwide were women. This imbalance matters not only for representation purposes but also for policy priorities. Studies cited in the GEM report suggest that female political leaders are more likely to bat for equitable education funding, inclusive curricula, and community engagement. Countries with specific policies to promote gender equity in school leadership are clearly in the minority. Only 11% of countries globally have taken concrete steps to address the gender gap in principal recruitment. Some regions are taking proactive measures — for instance, several francophone African countries are piloting support programmes for female school leaders. The report says that students in such settings, with more schools led by women, were ahead in progress in mathematics and reading by at least six months compared to their peers in male-led schools. It calls for systemic reforms that move beyond token representation. Among the report's recommendations are transparent and gender-sensitive recruitment for leadership roles, targeted training and mentoring programmes for aspiring women leaders, and policies that enable flexible work arrangements and childcare support. As countries work towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) of inclusive and equitable quality education, educational leadership must reflect the diversity of those it serves. Unless gender barriers in leadership are removed, progress in other aspects of educational equity may remain incomplete, the report has stressed.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Learning outcome India's key school challenge: Unesco
NEW DELHI: Despite achieving near-universal enrolment in primary education, India faces persistent challenges in ensuring learning outcomes and strengthening school leadership, says Unesco's Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report 2024-25 released on Wednesday, reports . And the problem is not limited to the country. Global study: Few women leaders in edu serious concern New Delhi: "Most teachers are women, but few lead" is the central message of "Leadership in Education: Lead For Learning" section of Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report 2024-25, released on Wednesday by Unesco. The report highlights what is a problem across countries: under-representation of women in leadership positions at all levels of the education system - from schools to education ministries, reports Manash Gohain. Globally, women make up 57% of secondary school teachers, but in most countries the proportion of female principals lags the share of female teachers by at least 20 percentage points. This disparity exists despite growing evidence that gender-diverse leadership correlates with better learning outcomes and more enabling school environment. Similar is the story at the higher education level. While women comprise 45% of higher education faculty, they account for only 30% of leadership roles in universities and colleges. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Yoga Programs for Total Wellness – Start Today Search7 Learn More Undo India is no exception to this phenomenon. While women dominate the teaching workforce in primary schools - accounting for over 60% of elementary teachers - their number declines sharply in leadership positions, particularly at the secondary and tertiary levels. The report also examines political leadership in the education sector. Between 2010 and 2023, only 27% of education ministers worldwide were women.
