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about AI in education

Policy breakdowns, honest takes, and real stories for educators across Southeast Asia and India. New posts every two weeks.

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Singapore's 2026 Plan to Cut Teacher Workload With AI: What Changed
Policy
PolicyJun 2026
Singapore's 2026 Plan to Cut Teacher Workload With AI: What Changed
In January 2026, MOE rolled out an Authoring Copilot and Learning Assistant to ease teacher workload. Here is what changed and what it means if you are the one standing in front of the class.
AI Teacher PD Platforms in 2026: An Honest Comparison for K-12 Educators in Southeast Asia
Research
ResearchJun 2026
AI Teacher PD Platforms in 2026: An Honest Comparison for K-12 Educators in Southeast Asia
Edthena, ISTE, BetterLesson, Teachstone, thegurucool. Here is how the main platforms stack up for K-12 teachers in SEA who want PD that actually fits their classroom.
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Research
ResearchApr 2026
AI Can Give Teachers 6 Hours Back Every Week. So Why Are Most Still Not Using It?
Research shows AI can return six hours of admin time to teachers each week. So why is most of the profession still not using it?
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Research
ResearchApr 2026
AI Is Now in Asian Classrooms. Are Teachers Actually Ready for It?
Tools are already in classrooms across Singapore, Manila, and Jakarta. Whether teachers have the training to use them well is a different question.
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Policy
PolicyMar 2026
Philippines DepEd AI Guidelines 2026: What It Means for Teachers
The DepEd just released the country's first official guidance on AI in classrooms. Here is what it asks of teachers and what it leaves out.
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Wellbeing
WellbeingMar 2026
1 in 5 Teachers Is Struggling Financially.
Low salaries, side hustles, and the emotional weight of teaching. Why money matters more than any EdTech product wants to admit.
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Policy
PolicyMar 2026
Vietnam's 2026 Teacher Reform: Salary, Hiring and PD. What Every Educator Needs to Know.
One of Asia's biggest teacher policy shifts just happened. Here is what changed and what it means on the ground.
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Opinion
OpinionMar 2026
What Singapore's Startup Success Can Teach Us About Growing Better Teachers
Singapore builds world-class companies by investing in talent systematically. Why aren't schools doing the same for teachers?
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Wellbeing
WellbeingMar 2026
Private School Teachers in India Are Burning Out. Here's Why.
High expectations, low support, and no path forward. The hidden burnout crisis in India's private school sector.
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Opinion
OpinionMar 2026
If No One Changed Their Mind, Did Anyone Learn?
The most uncomfortable question in education. And the one we never seem to ask about our own professional development.