Current Issues
In Broken Chalk’s Current Issues page, we address pressing topics in education today, ranging from policy changes and funding challenges to the impact of technology and global crises. Stay informed on the latest developments and discussions that shape the future of education, as we provide insights and analysis on how these issues affect learners and educators worldwide.
Education Under Pressure: Global Challenges to Safety, Equity, and Access
Written by Panashe Mlambo Introduction Between 16 and 31 July 2025, education systems across the globe experienced a series of developments that highlight both persistent inequalities and emerging reform
Colonial Relics in Tunisian Education
Written by Valeria Romano INTRODUCTION Education has a specific function in nation-building. Standardized education leads to the homogenization of representations and reasoning, creating a procrustean-minded population[i]. Education is the first
Too Hot to Learn: How Climate Extremes Are Disrupting Education in India
Written by Shennara Lisapaly Schools Close as Temperatures Continues to Rise In April 2025, as the summer season barely began, over 20 cities across North India reported temperatures above 42°C.
The Education Crisis on Qamea Island: A School Without Classrooms After Natural Disasters
Written by Mene Van Heerden Introduction Natural disasters have a disastrous effect on children’s education. From 2016 onwards, the school in Dreketi village on Qamea Island, Fiji, has been in
The Hengshui Model: Educational Alienation in the Context of Involution
Written By: Bowen Qi Introduction of the Hengshui Model The Hengshui Model, originally from Hengshui High School in Hebei Province, China, refers to an exam-oriented education system designed specifically for
The Role of EdTech Startups in Transforming Education in Egypt
Written by Iasmina Stoian Education in Egypt has long faced numerous challenges, including overcrowded classrooms, insufficient resources, and outdated curricula. For decades, these obstacles have limited the quality and accessibility
Introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools from the United Arab Emirates
Written by Iasmina Stoian Introduction The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country of rapid development, with much advancement and prospective planning. It has emerged globally as a centre of
Family punishment in Turkey: The case of Melek İpek
Written by Panashe Marie Louise Mlambo The recent arrest of Melek İpek, the 78-year-old mother of Akın İpek, a prominent Turkish businessman who has been purged from the country, has
The Role of EdTech Startups in Transforming Education in Egypt
Written by Iasmina Stoian Education in Egypt has long faced numerous challenges, including overcrowded classrooms, insufficient resources, and outdated curricula. For decades, these obstacles have limited the quality
Child Poverty in Tonga
Written by Panashe Marie Louise Mlambo The Kingdom of Tonga is divided into four island groups and consists of some 170 islands, with only 36 Islands inhabited in the Polynesian
The Impact of the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza on Educational Rights
Written by Alessia Bruni The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to disrupt the lives of many residents severely, specifically affecting the educational rights of Palestinian children. The right to education
The lack of adequate education due to poverty in South Africa
Written by Alessia Bruni The right to quality education is a fundamental right. However, in South Africa, numerous children encounter substantial obstacles in obtaining adequate education due to