UPDATE: MOE Admits "We should have clarified... before making the decision"..

Today's paper ran a follow-up article on the MOE Teacher's Conference Saga.

Committee Secretary Sucillia Sukiman admitted: "We should have clarified these matters before making the decision. Ms Elliott has accepted our apology and the organising committee is delighted that she will participate at the Teachers' Conference in September. We look forward to her contributions in making the Conference a success".

Anthony Mullen, the US National Teacher of the Year, updated the blog to say: "The many letters and phone calls to the Ministry of Education have made them reconsider their original position. Susan is very excited about attending the conference and advancing the cause of disabled students. Without the care and compassion of the Singapore people, this would not have happened. Your City Upon a Hill now shines brightly to all students."

While Mullen's quick action is certain very gracious, I still fear that many others will not be so forgiving toward Singapore.