The next 60 years : How AI can power Singapore’s future according to Public First
The current wave of innovation in AI is set to accelerate growth worldwide. For Singapore, it offers a new opportunity to thrive, according to Public First, a policy, research, opinion and strategy consultancy based in the United Kingdom. Singapore has some of the greatest regional potential from AI, the report says. The country is well-prepared for […]
Jamus’ Dismissal of AI in Classrooms as ‘Fool’s Gold’ Is Premature and Misguided
In a recent Facebook post, Associate Professor Jamus Lim expressed scepticism about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education while reiterating that Singapore should aim for smaller class sizes. His concerns may be well-intentioned but his position overlooks important policy realities, research evidence, and the transformative potential of technology in classrooms. Smaller Class Size […]
No fixed class size. We allocate our finite teaching resources according to the needs of our students: Chan Chun Sing
It has often been suggested that MOE should reduce class sizes. It’s a proposed solution that MOE takes seriously, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing said at MOE Committee of Supply Debate (2025). However, it is important for us to bear in mind what problems we are trying to solve first, he added. What problem are […]
Singapore students demonstrate higher order thinking skill and strong environmental knowledge: global study
Singapore’s Primary 4 and Secondary 2 students continue to demonstrate strong competencies in Mathematics and Science literacy as well as problem-solving and scientific-inquiry skills, according to findings from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023, a study by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). 64 education systems participate […]
Must I still study hard if I can earn good money now?
Speaking to SIT graduands, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing gave them some food for thought with this story that came from a conversation he heard from an adult. The story goes like this: An eight-year-old grandson went up to his Grandmother. Grandson: Grandma, Grandma, why must I study so hard? (He’s an eight-year-old in primary […]
Bilingualism enables us to share, appreciate and bring together different perspectives: Heng Swee Keat
Bilingualism is one of Singapore’s most fundamental policies, DPM Heng Swee Keat said. Speaking at the Opening of the Bilingualism Carnival on 8 April 2023, Mr Heng said language is a key medium for values to be passed on from one generation to the next. Our mother tongue connects us to our values, culture, and […]
Singapore is actually a socialist system in many ways in taking care of its people: K Shanmugam
While the economy of Singapore is capitalist, Singapore is actually socialistic in its policies, Minister for Law and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam said in an interview with the South China Morning Post. “Because from the time you’re born, you get money for being born, and long before you go to school. And then […]
Respect and tolerance are the cornerstones of society, not English language proficiency
On February 27th, the Secretary-General of the Workers’ Party, Pritam Singh, proposed in Parliament that English language proficiency be used as a selection criterion for new immigrants. Language, religion, and race are sensitive issues that can touch the nerves of many people, resulting in newspaper comments and public discussions. This proposal has no practical effect […]
With enhanced bursaries, diploma students who qualify for highest tier will pay just 5% of subsidised tuition fee
Good news for Singaporean students. Bursaries have been enhanced. To enhance the affordability of higher education for all Singaporeans, and ensure that every student, regardless of family circumstance, is able to reach his or her full potential in life, the Ministry of Education (MOE) will raise the bursary quanta for eligible diploma and undergraduate Singaporeans […]
Bridging income gap between ITE, Poly, and Uni grads requires all of us to play a part. Lawrence Wong
How can we ensure that the rewards of work are fairer and more equitable? While income has grown across different segments of the workforce, there remains a big gap between the salaries of university graduates and that of the poly or ITE graduates. While some difference is understandable, too wide a gap can lead to […]