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Though in a polycrisis, the way forward is not easy to find given the belief systems of the various players involved. Trapped in a cul-de-sac dawn.com/news/1858653

Will be joining online on Wednesday afternoon...for the launch of the book. Have a chapter in it....on....education.

Chapter 8: Educational Conundrums of Pakistan: Where We Are and the Way Forward 🖋️ Author: Dr. Faisal Bari A critical look at #Pakistan’s education system & the way forward to improve quality & #equity.

Baela Raza Jamil, CEO of Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, Wins Asia Education Medal 2024 – A Historic Moment for Pakistan! Hear her thoughts on the achievement: youtube.com/watch?v=UzejXv… We owe this achievement to the unwavering support from governance and stakeholders.

Trust has to be brought back...but that will take time even when our direction is right. Whatever the level of trust, our processes have to be designed to facilitate and help citizens, not make their life difficult. For the people? dawn.com/news/1864435

In the latest #UNDPinPakistan’s #DAPonAI Dr. Faisal Bari, Associate Professor of Economics and Education, Lahore University of Management Sciences LUMS discusses the profound changes #AI could bring to the classroom, from expanding access and personalizing learning to

National Institute of Technology (NIT) is a federally chartered university. It will start with bachelors programmes in Fall 2025. Campus is in Lahore. For details see nit.edu.pk.

A conversation on illiteracy and education issues at the 10th Lyallpur Punjabi Suleekh Mela. Some discussion on role of mother tongue/ home language in education too. Great panel and good questions. youtu.be/9ciRSEDtNec?si… via YouTube

Given the increasing frequency of school/university closures due to unforeseen circumstances, we need better contingency planning...to figure out protocols, scenarios and needed investments in back-ups etc. Education and emergencies dawn.com/news/1909602

Coverage of the launch and panel discussion event by CERP yesterday. ‘Renewed social contract required to elevates education’ - Pakistan - Business Recorder brecorder.com/news/40362614

To create true equilibrium, we must elevate public education in Pakistan. – Faisal Bari. Thank you for joining the book launch of Educational Conundrums of Pakistan and the powerful panel discussion on Re-Educating Our Education Policies. Maroof A. Syed CERP

In Pakistan today, government schools are no longer a choice. They are a last resort. The least privileged children are the ones still in public classrooms. Everyone else has quietly exited the system. PILAP Full video: bit.ly/3FehNBf Faisal Bari Maroof A. Syed

CERP Talks x PILAP | Book Launch: Educational Conundrums of Pakistan by ... youtu.be/ER4oomesnk4?si… via YouTube

CERP x PILAP: Re-Educating Our Educational Policies Panel Discussion youtu.be/pNCPvezD-FY?si… via YouTube

NIT is looking for faculty passionate about teaching and research. Areas of interest for this year's cycle of recruitment are on the website. If you have the relevant background, and are looking for challenging opportunities for growth...please do apply: nit.edu.pk/careers

Some ideas: for the lucky ones getting 2.5 odd months of summer vacations and for those who interact with those fortunate ones. Summer fun dawn.com/news/1912773

Review of 'City of Intellect: The Uses and Abuses of the University by Nicholas Dirks. NON-FICTION: CAN THE UNIVERSITY SURVIVE? dawn.com/news/1914315

Looking forward to being at the opening session of Aitchison College Teaching and Learning Centre's first summer school for teachers. Nuts and Bolts: A Teacher's Toolkit. Morning of the 16th.

High stake, summative exams give strong incentives for using unfair means. We can tighten things only to an extent. But we should also work on moving towards formative assessments & for lowering stakes, both better for students. Examination leaks dawn.com/news/1915736

Such a fine idea ⁦by Dr. ⁦Faisal Bari⁩ to popularise reading, help booksellers & provide inexpensive books to Lahoris. Cities that read are cities that flourish. Wish the ⁦Government of Punjab⁩ explores this Maryam Nawaz Sharif⁩ ⁦Marriyum Aurangzeb⁩ dawn.com/news/1897811