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May 2026 | Pan American Health Organization
In Guyana, becoming a nurse has long followed a traditional path. Students trained at one of three nursing schools, where teaching was largely classroom-based and relied on printed materials that were not always up to date. Clinical training depended on placements in a limited number of health facilities, often with inconsistent quality. Opportunities to practice critical skills before entering real clinical settings were scarce.
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11 May 2026 | Dominica News Online
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has delivered a clear and empathetic message to students, educators, and parents throughout the region, stressing that its policies on artificial intelligence (AI) in School-Based Assessments (SBAs) are rooted in fairness, professional judgement, and trust in students’ commitment to demonstrating their abilities honestly. In a recorded video statement published on the organisation’s website and across its social media platforms, Dr Nicole Manning, Director of Operations at CXC®, addressed both the benefits and challenges that AI tools bring to academic work and SBA preparation.
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13 May 2026 | Education News, Kenya
The government recognises learning acquired outside traditional classrooms through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said. Speaking during the opening of the 1st National Qualifications Conference in Nairobi, in a speech delivered by TVET Principal Secretary Esther Muoria, Ogamba said no Kenyan should be denied opportunities because their learning pathway was unconventional.
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8 May 2026 | My Joy Online, Ghana
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a central pillar of national development, following the official launch of the 3rd Edition of the Ghana TVET Report at a high-level symposium organised by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET).
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11 May 2026 | Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation
Government has launched the National Education Policy 2025 and Competence-Based Assessment Tools, designed to guide reforms that respond to the rapidly changing education landscape. Speaking during the launch, Education Minister Douglas Syakalima said the documents demonstrate Government’s commitment to advancing education in a coordinated and forward-looking manner.
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13 May 2026 | Kenya News Agency
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) have emerged as the central pillar of Kenya’s digital economy transformation as Kenya accelerates efforts to create employment for youth and women under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Across the country, government and development partners are increasingly positioning TVETs and VTCs not only as skills training institutions but also as production hubs for digital labour, equipping learners with competencies for freelancing, remote work, and online entrepreneurship.
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NOUN, Nursing Council meet to expand access to B.Sc Nursing Programme
9 May 2026 | Education Monitor News, Nigeria
The Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof Uduma Oji Uduma, has met with the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (N&MCN), Dr Alhassan Ndagi, and his executive team to discuss expanding access to the B.Sc Nursing programme. The crux of the meeting was to reach a common ground that would allow every qualified individual who meets university entry requirements to pursue B.Sc Nursing, not just those already registered with the N&MCN.
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9 May 2026 | The Morning, Sri Lanka
The United States is partnering with Sri Lanka to help develop the country’s first national Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy framework for higher education. According to the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, the initiative is being carried out at the request of the University Grants Commission with support from the embassy and Sri Lankan stakeholders. The framework was soft launched on May 8 at the UGC in the presence of U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Jayne Howell, and Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Harini Amarasuriya.
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27 April 2026 | UNESCO
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future challenge for justice systems. It is already being used in courtrooms, shaping evidence, decision-making, and access to justice. Yet many judicial professionals lack the guidance and tools to assess these systems in line with fundamental rights and the rule of law. To address this gap, UNESCO and the University of Oxford have launched AI, Justice and Rule of Law. This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is designed to help justice professionals navigate the ethical, legal and human rights challenges of AI.
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12 May 2026 | UN News
Economic inequality is leaving a deep mark on children’s health, learning and future opportunities – with effects felt well beyond the classroom, the UN Children’s Fund UNICEF and the UN education agency UNESCO warned on Tuesday. Independent studies by the agencies paint a picture of widening disparities that begin in childhood and continue into higher education, despite decades of global progress in school and university enrolment.
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March 2026 | Commonwealth Secretariat
How can countries navigate fiscal pressures while still nurturing the potential of their young people? How can we design economic frameworks that are both responsive today and transformative for tomorrow? This publication draws on the latest findings from the Commonwealth Youth Development Index to offer a clear, data-driven picture of where progress is being made – and where it is at risk.
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Guidance for education professionals on Generative AI
11 May 2026 | Department of Education, UK
The purpose of this document is to encourage the use, in education, of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in a safe, secure and supportive manner. GenAI presents exciting opportunities to improve people’s lives, including by making our public services better. It is important to acknowledge that whilst it has impact and value, there are also risks that need to be proactively managed in all phases of school.
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12 May 2026 | Commonwealth of Learning
As the world of work continues to evolve, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) remains a key pathway for developing the practical skills demanded by today’s labour market. Through lifelong learning, TVET empowers youth and adults with the hands-on skills to participate in local economies, strengthen livelihoods, and contribute to community and national growth. As trades shift with the emergence of new technologies, TVET systems must adapt to keep pace.
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15 May 2026 | Commonwealth of Learning
The focus on economic resilience and its advancement across the Commonwealth through education brought the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and COL together on 11 March 2026. Held at the House of Lords in the Palace of Westminster in London, UK, the Rt Honourable Lord Kamall of Edmonton opened the meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group, which is composed of members of all political parties and provides a platform for parliamentarians to discuss and promote issues of shared interest.
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