Education
Ministry Action Urged on ‘Unjustifiable’ School Fee Hikes
The constantly rising fees charged by many private schools have become a concern for many parents who are forced to transfer their children from one school to another due to such an “unjustifiable” hike in fees. Speaking to local Arabic daily Arrayah, a number of Qatari parents have voiced their concerns [...]
Qatar Museums Announces Host of Activities for Kids, Adults and Teachers
Doha: Qatar Museums has launched several events and activities catering to a wide array of interests and artistic passions, to be hosted across its cultural institutions throughout August. Members of the community can look forward to a range of culturally enriching programmes designed to promote creativity and take art beyond [...]
Kids Summer Camps in Qatar (July-August 2021)
The past few months have been difficult for all the families and children in Qatar. With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, there are more opportunities and places for kids to stay active and continue to develop their growth with summer camps as listed: 1. McDonald's Online Summer Camp - Sign [...]
Private Schools can Choose Between Blended and Remote Learning
Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has issued fresh instructions to resume blended learning in private schools giving them option to choose between blended and remote learning. The Ministry asked the schools which are interested in resuming blended learning system to apply to the Department of Private School [...]
Nearly 100% of all Teachers and School Staff in Qatar Vaccinated: Officials
Health officials in Qatar have revealed that around 97% of teachers, workers and school staff have taken the Covid-19 vaccine. Around 97% of teachers, workers and administrative staff at schools across Qatar have now been vaccinated against Covid-19, an education official said on Monday. Speaking on Qatar TV, adviser to [...]
How to Get the Benefits of Interactive Notebooks in Digital Formats
Spiral-bound interactive notebooks have long been a popular way to encourage creativity and critical thinking—and digital versions can do so as well. In 2007, I taught at a public high school that was obsessed with interactive notebooks. They fully embraced the interactive-notebook movement and bought every ninth-grade student a thick spiral notebook for [...]