Elisha Tushara
Correspondent
Elisha Tushara is a correspondent at The Straits Times, where she covers education and community issues. A former secondary school teacher, she made the switch to journalism in May 2023, bringing more than a decade of teaching experience to her craft. As a mother of two and keen explorer of multimedia tools, Elisha hopes to bring unique insights and a passion for storytelling to uncovering meaningful narratives that resonate with readers.
Latest articles
More than just a place to eat: Schools revamp canteens as social hangouts, study corners
Engaging children during screen time boosts their social skills: A*STAR study
MOE appoints 4 student care operators to replace Little Professors; will cover 2 months of fees
Pilot initiative helping Boon Lay, West Coast residents age well to be widened in the west
Singapore authorities seize largest cargo of scales from over 2,200 Asian pangolins
AI a great personal tutor for students, not a shortcut for learning, says OpenAI’s Raghav Gupta
More salary claims lodged against student care operator Little Professors; court cases ongoing
Prolonged digital screen use linked to higher chance of autism symptoms in toddlers: NUH study
Single admissions process to replace JC, poly and ITE postings from 2028
MOE had received feedback about Little Professors in 2025 but found ‘nothing untoward’: Janil
