Education

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Reasserting Indigenous Peoples' right to quality education

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On International Day, UN spotlights indigenous peoples' right to education

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Indigenous Wayuu children in the village of Pessuapa, Colombia.

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Can Nature Videos Help Improve Prisoner Behavior?

Experiment shows exposure to nature reduces aggressive behavior among inmates

Researchers have identified a simple intervention that may help reduce levels of violence in maximum security prisons. Inmates who viewed nature videos showed reduced levels of aggression and were less likely to be disciplined than those in similar cellblocks, according to research presented at the American Psychological Association’s 124th Annual Convention.

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Struggle to educate Syrian refugee children mounts as funding dries up

According to a new report released by Theirschool, a pledge made by world leaders to get all refugee Syrian children into school has fallen far short due to an urgent funding gap.

"This report raises the alarm that there is insufficient funding to get all Syrian children into school,” said the report author, Kevin Watkins, executive director of the Overseas Development Institute. “These children have lost their homes, their friends, their schools, their relatives.”

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Struggle to educate Syrian refugee children mounts as funding dries up

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UK: school funding formula for schools delayed

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US: new study reveals that unions boost quality of education

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Van Leeuwen and Pavanelli meet with the ILO to address the situation in Turkey

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EI General Secretary meets with ILO Director General Guy Ryder and Public Services International General Secretary Rosa Pavanell

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Summer Days Shouldn't Be Lazy for Kids

Physical education expert says children should stay active during school vacation.

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Uganda: School closures a major blow to for-profit chain

foothold in Uganda following a government decision to close 87 for-profit primary schools, including those belonging to Bridge, after failing to comply with minimum standards and regulations.

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