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Singapore approves Pfizer Covid-19 jab for use in children as it opts to close schools amid coronavirus spike

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

Singaporean health authorities have approved Pfizer’s coronavirus jab for use among children aged 12 to 15. The move comes as the country closed schools over fears that new Covid-19 strains are more dangerous for children. … Read More >Singapore approves Pfizer Covid-19 jab for use in children as it opts to close schools amid coronavirus spike

Asia & Pacific

Singapore closes schools over concern that new Covid strains ‘attack the younger children’

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

Authorities in Singapore have announced that schools will close from Wednesday over concerns that new strains of Covid, such as the one that caused a spike in infections in India, are affecting more children throughout the nation. … Read More >Singapore closes schools over concern that new Covid strains ‘attack the younger children’

Children evacuated from Lille school, area cordoned off as French police receive bomb threat

Posted on May 19, 2021May 19, 2021By Editor

A school in central Lille was evacuated on Monday morning after staff were told of an explosive device in a telephone message. The shutdown has now been lifted after police said no explosives were found. … Read More >Children evacuated from Lille school, area cordoned off as French police receive bomb threat

Shows

School meals: The perfect 10

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

You would think that the sixth largest economy in the world would be able to organise itself to provide decent school meals for its children, but alas… the UK has faltered. It’s astonishing that the Manchester United number 10 has done more for hungry schoolchildren than the occupant of Number 10. … Read More >School meals: The perfect 10

Middle East

Israel Suspends Classes in Schools in Gaza Vicinity, Opens Bomb Shelters Over Airstrikes

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021By Editor

Israel imposed restrictions on public gatherings and school activities within a 40-kilometer radius (25 miles) of the Gaza Strip due to continued airstrikes, Jonathan Conricus, the Israel Defense Forces spokesperson, announced on Monday. … Read More >Israel Suspends Classes in Schools in Gaza Vicinity, Opens Bomb Shelters Over Airstrikes

Middle East

Kabul school attack: Death toll climbs to 68, over 165 hospitalized with many in critical condition

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021By Editor

Nearly 70 people, primarily female students, have been killed in an attack on a school in Kabul. The death toll is expected to rise, with many of the injured remaining in critical condition and some children missing. … Read More >Kabul school attack: Death toll climbs to 68, over 165 hospitalized with many in critical condition

Middle East

At least 30 killed, 50+ injured as multiple blasts rock school in Kabul (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021By Editor

Multiple explosions have rocked a school in the Afghan capital of Kabul. At least 30 people were killed in the blasts and dozens more were injured. The majority of the victims were female students. … Read More >At least 30 killed, 50+ injured as multiple blasts rock school in Kabul (VIDEOS)

USA

California unveils new woke math program, encouraging teachers to punish good students by holding them back

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021By Editor

California’s Department of Education has announced that the gap between well-performing students and their less able peers must disappear, indicating that mere words are not enough – schools must deliver ‘equity’ in classrooms. … Read More >California unveils new woke math program, encouraging teachers to punish good students by holding them back

Latin America

Machete-wielding youth kills 3 toddlers, 2 employees at Brazilian nursery school

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021By Editor

A teenager has attacked a nursery school in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, killing three children, a teacher and an educational aide before injuring himself and being arrested at the scene, police have told local media. … Read More >Machete-wielding youth kills 3 toddlers, 2 employees at Brazilian nursery school

Denmark to reopen schools and indoor activities to ‘corona passport’ holders

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021By Editor

The Danish health ministry has announced that ‘corona passport’ holders can return to school and regain access to indoor activities later this week, as the country continues to reopen following its lockdown. … Read More >Denmark to reopen schools and indoor activities to ‘corona passport’ holders