Education

School “as vital as food and medicine” for children caught up in conflict and other emergencies: EU & UNICEF

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On 21 September 2016 in eastern Aleppo in the Syrian Arab...

New study dismantles mirage of ‘low-fee’ private schools

A new report looks on the operations of Bridge International Academies in Kenya and uncovers the reality behind the private for-profit provider’s claims to offer ‘affordable’ quality education.

Lebanese school empowers children with hearing impairment

Born deaf and living as a Syrian refugee in Lebanon, eight-year-old Mohammed has faced more hurdles than most during his short lifetime. But thanks to the support of a remarkable institution he has found his voice and the promise of a brighter future...

EYE hearings: empowering young people

Some 7,500 young people came to the Parliament in May 2016 to come up with ideas on how the improve the situation in Europe as part of the European Youth Event (EYE). In recent weeks a number of these participants were invited to present their ideas...

Cameroon: Teachers press government to take action for improved status

The trade unions insist that the government must convene, without delay, the National Forum on Education, whose establishment was promised in 2012. This forum’s key objective is to resolve issues faced by teachers in both the Francophone and...

Francophonie vote to actively monitor private education stakeholders

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Kuwait: Arab countries work to strengthen role of education in the region amid ongoing conflict

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(Left to Right):ACCRS Chair Taher Dakar, EI Vice President Mugwena Maluleke, GS Fred van Leeuwen and DGS Haldis Holst

UK: Educators highlight need to tackle sexual harassment and violence in schools

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