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Shermaine Ang

Shermaine covers a range of social issues in Singapore for The Straits Times, from disability, inequality and mental health matters to those affecting youth and families. She also writes columns on culture and relationships, and the odd book review. She likes movies, music and tea.

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Primary 1 changes could improve diversity in popular schools but increase competition, say observers

Under this scheme, half of the 60 reserved places in Phase 2C at these schools will be for children living within 2km of the school, and the other half for those living farther away.
Under this scheme, half of the 60 reserved places in Phase 2C at these schools will be for children living within 2km of the school, and the other half for those living farther away.

What the 2027 P1 registration changes mean for your child

The Education Ministry said the moves are intended to widen access to the schools and encourage greater mixing among students from different backgrounds.
The Education Ministry said the moves are intended to widen access to the schools and encourage greater mixing among students from different backgrounds.

Details on when new childcare leave benefits kick in to be shared in early 2027: Indranee

This is as laws have to be amended and implementation details worked out with the employers and unions.
This is as laws have to be amended and implementation details worked out with the employers and unions.

Two-thirds of S’pore students use AI to help them learn at least once a week: PISA study

Nearly half of students here frequently use AI to research new topics, summarise texts and draft text for writing assignments.
Nearly half of students here frequently use AI to research new topics, summarise texts and draft text for writing assignments.

Singapore students rank top in reading, second in maths and science in OECD study

The Republic came in first for reading, and second for mathematics and science in the Programme for International Student Assessment 2025.
The Republic came in first for reading, and second for mathematics and science in the Programme for International Student Assessment 2025.

SIT to give undergrads nearly 2 years’ work experience for better job prospects in age of AI

Dubbed “2+2”, the programme will have undergraduates spending their first two years on campus and the next two years in deeper workplace immersion.
Dubbed “2+2”, the programme will have undergraduates spending their first two years on campus and the next two years in deeper workplace immersion.

Workload, parents’ expectations cited as top factors affecting pre-school teachers’ wellness: Survey

Children giving flowers to MP for Jalan Besar GRC Shawn Loh together with Preschool Market founder Cheong Su Fen at an appreciation event on Aug 29.
Children giving flowers to MP for Jalan Besar GRC Shawn Loh together with Preschool Market founder Cheong Su Fen at an appreciation event on Aug 29.

Unseen, misunderstood and alone: Why are suicide deaths rising among those in their 30s?

Suicide deaths among adults in their 30s rose by 50 per cent from 66 cases in 2023 to 99 in 2024.
Suicide deaths among adults in their 30s rose by 50 per cent from 66 cases in 2023 to 99 in 2024.

Working parents to get 8 to 12 days of childcare leave a year, for kids aged 12 and below

The higher leave provisions are part of a raft of measures aimed at giving Singaporeans greater assurance to start and raise families.
The higher leave provisions are part of a raft of measures aimed at giving Singaporeans greater assurance to start and raise families.

P1 priority for parent volunteers, 28 years on: Is it relevant – or fair?

The scheme has drawn criticism for its transactional nature that goes against the spirit of volunteerism, as well as for privileging parents with more means and time to spare.
The scheme has drawn criticism for its transactional nature that goes against the spirit of volunteerism, as well as for privileging parents with more means and time to spare.

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