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Education Grant for Moldova Students with Disabilities: A Model for the Future

The World Bank recently administered an education grant of US $2.86 million, which aims to facilitate the integration of Moldova children with disabilities into mainstream education. The grant is funded by the government of Ja...
by Melody Chiang
 

 
 

Ghana Teacher Re-Training Program Considered an Investment in Quality Education

“The fact is that teaching is not as simple as people perceive it. It is a complex activity that requires rigorous training and re-training,” noted Mr. Thomas Baafi, Deputy General Secretary of Education and Professional De...
by Melody Chiang
 

 
 

ASEAN Countries Target Vocational Training Education Reform

A call for a systematic exchange on reform processes has been made through a collaborative effort by the Regional Cooperation Platform Training and In-Service Training of Teachers and Managers in Vocational Schools in Asia̵...
by Melody Chiang
 

 

 

Zambian Children Make Connections Through iSchool

Zambian children are gaining access to education and curriculum through an “e-learning,” curriculum provided via the latest internet resources. This is possible as a result of expanding internet access and emerging ...
by Melody Chiang
 

 
 

Higher Education Opportunities Increase for Latin American Students

In a highly publicized forum bringing together regional leaders from Latin America, the group gathered to discuss issues on youth to commemorate World Youth Day. At this event, the Deputy Minister of Planning of Ecuador, Ana Ma...
by Melody Chiang
 

 
 

Nepal Funds I.C.T Education for Schools

“By improving our education policies, we can become an education hub for the entire South Asian region.” In this recent statement given in Kathmandu, Minister of Education (MoE) Madhav Prasad Paudel cast his vision of Nepal...
by Melody Chiang
 

 

 

Israel’s Standardized Testing Postponed

Israel’s Education Ministry has postponed the National Standardized Student Assessment (NST) exam, also known as the external Meitzav. During the postponement, the external Meitzav will undergo closer scrutiny and reform a...
by Melody Chiang
 

 
 

African Centers of Excellence Aim to Strengthen Higher Education

A recent study has been released by the Association of African Universities (AAU) and commissioned by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Higher Education for Development (HED) program. The s...
by Melody Chiang
 

 
 

Indonesian School Budget Gets Boost Despite Controversy

The 2013 School budget for Bandung senior high and vocational schools in Indonesia will get a boost in funding from the School Operational Assistance (BOS). The BOS, with it’s Rupiah (Rp) 23.6 trillion ($245 million) fund in ...
by Melody Chiang