The focus of our policies to help disadvantaged children in their education is not enough – we need to help their families
I refer to the article “Look beyond education to give disadvantaged kids a leg-up” (Straits Times, Nov 2). It states that “When I expressed my frustration to the friend who had asked me to help the girls in the first place, she suggested that I investigate S.L.’s family circumstances.” As to “I visited the girl’s...
PSC: Scholars’ diversity – no data?
I refer to the article “Public Service Commission to explore new tools to select more diverse slate of scholarship holders” (Straits Times, Oct 31). It states that “Singapore’s Public Service Commission (PSC) will explore new tools to ensure that it awards its prestigious scholarship to a more diverse range of students. In...
Wage increase wiped out by fare increase, etc?
After writing “Transport fares: Highest increase in history?” (Oct 30) – someone asked me – how will the average Singaporean family be affected? Well. according to the article “Bus and train fares to rise by 6 cents per trip from Dec 29: PTC” (Straits Times, Oct 30)”- “The adjustments will translate to an...
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