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2024 - 5 - 12

Kenyan Schools Gear Up for Tough Term Two Amid New Safety Directives

Community Support - Education Ministry - Floods - Humanitarian Efforts - IDPs - Ministry of Education - Reunions - School Reopening - School Safety

As schools in Kenya prepare to reopen amidst floods and safety concerns, parents and officials are navigating challenges to ensure a smooth start to the new term.

Kenyan schools are facing a challenging Term Two as the Ministry of Education issues fresh safety directives in the wake of recent floods. With plans to recover lost time, schools are gearing up for Monday's reopening. Despite concerns from parents in flood-affected areas, the North Eastern regional commissioner is adamant about proceeding with the scheduled opening. Meanwhile, in a nostalgic twist, attendees of a high school reunion reminisce about past gatherings spanning decades.

In a show of solidarity and support, the Egypt Education Platform (EEP) collaborates with Misr El Kheir Foundation to organize a school race, raising funds for Gaza. As plans to relocate internally displaced persons (IDPs) from schools are underway, the Education Ministry releases new directives for schools to ensure effective syllabus coverage.

In a heartwarming tradition, a high school class from 1964 continues their reunions every five years without fail, highlighting the enduring bonds formed during their school days. Additionally, the race organized by EEP and Misr El Kheir Foundation exemplifies the power of education in fostering global connections and humanitarian efforts.

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Tough Term Two as ministry gives fresh safety directives to school ... (Daily Nation)

Ministry of Education making plans to recover the two weeks lost due to the floods.

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School to reopen on Monday as planned, NEP RC says – Kenya ... (Kenya News Agency)

North Eastern regional commissioner John Otieno has directed that all schools in Garissa town will be opened on Monday as announced by President William ...

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Parents concerned over school reopening amidst floods (Citizen Digital)

Parents of school-going children in flood-hit areas have expressed concerns for the safety of their children ahead of the school opening on Monday.

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Whitt: Traveling back in time at 60th high school reunion (Asheville Citizen-Times)

My class of 1964 has been gathering every five years (1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2024) without faiI; I have only missed ...

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EEP and Misr El Kheir Organized a School Race to Support Gaza ... (Egyptian Streets)

Egypt Education Platform (EEP) organized a race on 10 May in collaboration with Misr El Kheir Foundation to raise funds for Gaza, where 12 schools and ...

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Official: Plans are ongoing to relocate IDPs from schools (The Star, Kenya)

North Eastern regional commissioner John Otieno speaking to the press at Hyuga Girls Primary School in Garissa. Image: STEPHEN ASTARIKO. North Eastern ...

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Education Ministry issues new directive to schools ahead of reopening (Bizna Kenya)

In a circular to school heads, Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang urged schools to come up with a plan to ensure syllabus coverage within the.

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Capturing the magic of the one-room school in Montana (The Guardian)

In a world of TikToks and 24-hour news, these kids stay connected through one-on-one work, merry-go-rounds – and baby chicks in the classroom.

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The State should assure all learners of safety in school (The Standard)

There have been mixed reactions regarding whether it was prudent to reopen schools, after an earlier indefinite suspension that will likely disrupt the ...

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Headmaster at Dwight-Englewood will be leaving after school year ... (NorthJersey.com)

In March, the school was embroiled in controversy after a group text among middle school students contained several racially charged jokes.

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Official: We've put plans to relocate IDPs from schools (The Star, Kenya)

North Eastern regional commissioner John Otieno said alternative camps have been identified for IDPs.

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Garfield bids farewell to state's oldest elementary school with ... (Arkansas Online)

GARFIELD -- The people of Garfield have a tight-knit community, a bond that will continue long after the elementary school they treasure closes at the end ...

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Malawi's school kids are using tablets to improve their reading and ... (The Conversation Africa)

Child-directed educational technology can deliver high quality education for millions of marginalised children worldwide.

Report from the Italian Spring School 2024 - Bagpipe News (Bagpipe News)

The flight from Glasgow via Frankfurt landed safely in Bologna. This year there were no cancelled flights, delayed flights, lost baggage or any other mishap and ...

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The State Pre-School Gap Continues To Grow (Forbes)

A new study finds that the percentage of preschoolers enrolled in state-funded programs is at a record high, but the actual number of enrolled students is ...

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So-called 'school refusal' must be tackled with compassion, not hard ... (The Guardian)

Only families who have had to deal with a child unable to attend school can understand the anguish it causes everyone involved.

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Its back to school for learners after extended break - KBC (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Schools reopened Monday for the second term after a two-week postponement following heavy rainfall that occasioned flooding in the country.

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Parents asked to exercise caution, escort children to school – Kenya ... (Kenya News Agency)

Tinderet Member of Parliament (MP) Julius Melly said the rains were expected to continue across the country and asked parents to escort their children ...

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Schools resume today amid safety concerns - People Daily (People Daily)

Some parents are still concerned over the safety of their children while others question whether learning will take place, given that some institutions have ...

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Five takeaways from Sahan's investigation of a Brooklyn Park ... (Sahan Journal)

How do Minnesota charter schools award more than $132 million in contracts without needing to follow the state's usual anti-corruption laws?

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NTSA back on the road as schools reopen (Daily Nation)

National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) officers during a crackdown on unroadworthy vehicles and drivers flaunting road safety rules in the past.

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Government to delay reopening of schools affected by floods (The Star, Kenya)

A partly destroyed classroom at Mathare North Primary School in Ruaraka Constituency after heavy rainfall pounded Nairobi on May 3, 2024. Image: FILE.

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