The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has initiated its own search for a new headmaster at Hong Kong International School, citing the operator's failure to nominate candidates since 2022. The move escalates an ongoing governance dispute between the church co-founder and the school's operator, with both parties accusing each other of mismanagement and creating institutional risks.
South China Morning Post·US · HK·about 4 hours ago
Hong Kong's Education Bureau announced that 4 of 15 struggling public primary schools will close by 2029-30, while 9 others are pursuing mergers due to insufficient student enrollment. One school plans to operate Primary One classes privately. This reflects ongoing demographic pressures in Hong Kong's education system, likely driven by population decline and low birth rates.
South China Morning Post·HK·about 4 hours ago
Punjab's education minister announced all public and private schools across the province will close on Fridays, operating Monday-Thursday instead of the traditional five-day week. The decision also applies to colleges and universities. No official rationale was provided in the notifications, though the timing coincides with schools reopening after a fuel crisis-related closure.
Dawn (Pakistan)·PK·about 4 hours ago