Education

S. Korean School Caters to Children of Multicultural Families

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Students at the Seoul Dasom High School for...

MIDDLE EAST: Call for educational reform to create "knowledge society"

Education reform will help Arab youth join the "knowledge society", experts say
Education reform will help Arab youth join the "knowledge society", experts...

Ban inspired by Zambian youth's commitment to democracy and education

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today concluded his first visit to Zambia saying he left the country convinced that it has a bright future, especially because of the commitment of the younger generation to democratic principles, human rights and...

Sport bringing hope to young people in Zambia

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South Africa’s Education System Faces Huge Challenges

Since 1994, after the introduction of compulsory education in South Africa, the number of children attending school has risen sharply. However, structural problems in the education system have resulted in many poorly prepared high school graduates...

Dakar School Integrates Special Needs Children Into Regular Classes

In Dakar, a school exchange program attempts to break the stigma associated with mental deficiencies by bridging the gap between regular and special needs students.

A world without words? - Celebrating International Mother Language Day

Linguistic and cultural diversity are of strategic importance for people around the world in strengthening the unity and cohesion of societies. To recognize the importance of linguistic diversity, the UNESCO General Conference proclaimed International...

Kansas City's Failed Schools Leave Students Behind

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On Jan. 1, the Missouri State School Board revoked the Kansas City public school district's accreditation. Now parents have a...