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New Straits Times
02-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Malaysian maths teacher named among world's top 18 educators
SEREMBAN: A local mathematics teacher was recently selected as one of the top 18 teachers in the world to attend the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Programme Spring 2025 in the United States. Lee Chye Mei, a teacher at Sekolah Menengah Teknik Tuanku Ja'afar, became the sole representative from Malaysia after undergoing a rigorous selection process from among thousands of applicants before being chosen to attend Georgia State University. "This experience has truly opened my eyes. I learned how students can become more active, critical and confident when teachers act as facilitators rather than merely as transmitters of knowledge," said Lee, who also had the opportunity to teach at North Atlanta High School for six weeks. Lee said a student-centred learning approach and creative use of technology made classrooms there more vibrant and interactive. Lee also had the opportunity to introduce Malaysian culture to the school community and her peers from other countries. "Speaking about Malaysia gave me a sense of pride that is hard to put into words. It's not just about food or clothing, but about values, hopes and the spirit of our people." Lee also expressed her gratitude to the Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) for the opportunity she was given. "Without their encouragement, I might not be here. They saw a small spark of potential that could make a big impact." For Lee, the role of a teacher is not only to educate in the classroom but also to build young people's confidence so that they dare to dream and believe in their potential.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
Student injured with scissors causes lockdown at Atlanta high school
North Atlanta High School temporarily went into lockdown after a schoolwide alert on Monday afternoon. According to Atlanta Public Schools, a student was injured by another student with a pair of scissors in an isolated incident. 'However, a schoolwide alert was triggered, placing the building on a full lockdown,' the district said in a statement to Channel 2 Action News. The injured student was taken to the hospital for medical treatment and the student who injured them with the scissors 'will receive legal and administrative consequences' as set by school district policies. APS said the 'safety and security of students and employees' is a top priority for the district. Neither student was identified. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: 2 shot at busy Marietta intersection Delta flight going to Atlanta evacuated for fire Funeral services held for South Fulton officer killed in head-on crash [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Yahoo
North Atlanta High School placed on lockdown after email threat
North Atlanta High School is currently on lockdown, school district officials confirm. A spokesperson for Atlanta Public Schools says the school received an email threat late Tuesday morning. Investigators are still working to determine if the threat was credible. A Channel 2 Action News photographer is on his way to the school to get the latest details. Get updates on and on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The school has been placed on an exterior lockdown while Atlanta Public Schools police and other law enforcement are searching the campus. Officials say all students and staff are safe. 'APS takes situations such as this extremely seriously as the safety and security of our students, employees, and campuses is our top priority,' they wrote in a statement. TRENDING STORIES: Town Center at Cobb closed after Georgia Power says they haven't paid bill Coweta Co. elementary school principal arrested, charged with shoplifting Wife of man arrested by ICE says agents were waiting outside their church in Tucker [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
