World Bank Group Launches Sudan’s Evidence Base and Data Literacy Program
The World Bank launched the Sudan Evidence Base and Data Literacy Capacity Development Program. Funded by UKAid, delivered by the World Bank, and drawing on expertise from both organizations, the program – the first of its kind in Sudan – is meant to...
Privatisation vultures pose serious threat to Liberia’s public education system
In a letter to Liberian education Minister George K. Werner, a coalition of civil society organisations has expressed its concerns with the government’s plans to establish a public-private partnership with Bridge International Academies and with the...
Teen Weapon Use Varies by Race and Gender: Study
The likelihood of an American teen using or carrying weapons varies according to race and gender, new research contends.
Iraqi teachers' campaign strives to end violence against women
Activities organised during the campaign to end Violence against women in an lraqi school.
Over 12 million children have better educational opportunities through IKEA Foundation, Save the Children and UNICEF partnership
More than 12 million children in over 46 countries have better schools, teachers and learning materials, thanks to a 13-year partnership between the IKEA Foundation, Save the Children and UNICEF.
Filipino teachers granted ‘meagre’ salary increase
Educators in the Philippines have reacted strongly after a law was passed, granting them a ‘meagre’ and ‘insulting’ salary increase, while other sectors received a much higher salary raise.
One in four children in conflict zones are out of school
On 5 January, during a school day, 9 year old Ayman sells candies in the streets of Kafar Batna village in Rural Damascus.
UK: Support for academies in education bill a mistake, say experts
Trade unions in the UK have joined together with education experts, including teachers, governors, and school staff, to highlight the shortcomings of their government's Education and Adoption Bill to speed up the process of converting ‘failing’...
