Urgent need for reform


Act now: Everyone must come together to accelerate education reform. – 123rf.com

THERE has always been a call for education reform but now, more than ever, there is an urgency to act.

Recent events, such as learning loss and the widening digital gap resulting from Covid-19, the worsening climate crisis, the war in Ukraine, geopolitical instability, and increasing poverty rate, have exposed the vulnerability of society that our children will grow up in – and the inadequacy of education systems to prepare our students for the unknown. At the recent Education Summit 2022 hosted by the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (Asli), experts from the fields of education, technology, sustainability and sports from around the world gathered in Selangor and were posed the question: “How can we accelerate education reform?” Here’s a summary of the insights gained:

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Education

Zambry orders immediate probe into sexual harassment claims at UM
Official probe into harassment claims against UM professor underway, says ministry
Establish public university in Sabah’s east coast, Shafie urges govt
UM student group urges action over sexual harassment claims against professor
Bill on compulsory secondary education to be tabled next February, says Education Minister
'No evidence SPM English paper was leaked,' says Education Minister
UM says sexual harassment allegations by student towards lecturer being investigated
UM must probe sexual harassment allegations against professor, says academic staff association
Makeshift recycling centre a health hazard for schoolkids put off by awful smell
53 varsity students displaced by landslide

Others Also Read