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World Bank Supports Access to and Quality of Pre-school and Secondary Education in Burkina Faso

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$50 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to increase access to pre-school and secondary education in the poorest areas of Burkina Faso on April 2. It will also go towards improving the quality of teaching and learning in the country focusing on mathematics, natural and computer sciences, as well as languages.

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Surprises Help Babies Learn, Research Finds

Unpredictable situations seem to make infants more interested in exploring.

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Violent Video Games Don't Influence Kids' Behavior: Study

It's the amount of time spent gaming that has a greater impact, researchers contend.

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Global teachers' Summit focuses on culture change

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EI Senior Consultant John Bangs addresses the 5th International Summit on the Teaching Profession in Banff, Alberta Canada

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UNICEF education assistance to reach 30,000 school-aged children in Vanuatu

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UNICEF staff and community volunteers in Port Vila, Vanuatu pack school kits for children who lost everything in Cyclone Pam.

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Australia: Privatisation of vocational training detrimental to students

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New competition aims to find creative solutions to education challenges in conflict zones

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Children forced to flee their homes due to conflict in South Sudan write on slates while attending class at a makeshift school in Kule camp in Ethiopia.

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Teacher collaboration is needed to strengthen the profession

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Too Much Homework May Hurt Teens' Test Scores

Study found more than 90 minutes a night linked to lower performance in math, science.

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EI to deliver strong message at global teaching summit in Canada

The Education International delegation wants the focus of this year’s International Summit on the Teaching Profession squarely on creating collaborative school environments that empower teachers to build strong learning communities.

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