The global scale and speed of the educational disruption from the coronavirus epidemic is “unparalleled,” the United Nations said.
Tag: Education (K-12)
Israel, ‘Start-up Nation,’ Groans Under Strains of Growth and Neglect
The election on Monday might break a yearlong political deadlock. But huge challenges in health, education and transit are decades in the making.
He Observed a Protest. Now He Faces a Possible Life Sentence.
A child development specialist is accused of trying to overthrow the government. He says his arrest was an accident.
Do-gooder or ‘Devil’? A Friar’s Work Divides a Venezuelan Village
Venezuela’s government opposes the Rev. Nelson Sandoval and some in his neglected Indigenous village see him as a know-it-all, but to many, he’s a lifeline.
In 2019, We Were There: 12 Favorite Dispatches From the Earth’s 4 Corners
This year, we delivered 125 dispatches from 44 countries and six continents, each one offering an immersive experience of one of the world’s most noteworthy places. Here are the highlights.
He Vowed to Revitalize Italy’s Schools. After a Budget Loss, He’s Out.
Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti promised to raise performance and introduce lessons on climate change, but Parliament’s budget left him a billion euros short.
A Test for Foreign Teachers in Indonesia: Are You Gay?
Under a government regulation, teachers at some international schools face intrusive questions aimed at identifying those with “abnormal” sexual orientations.
‘It Just Isn’t Working’: PISA Test Scores Cast Doubt on U.S. Education Efforts
An international exam shows that American 15-year-olds are stagnant in reading and math even though the country has spent billions to close gaps with the rest of the world.
Students Fainting From Hunger in Venezuela’s Failing School System
Children ask teachers at the entrance of one struggling primary school if there is food before deciding whether to come in.
A Teacher, an Artist, a Scientist and More. They’re All Visionaries.
The New York Times selected people from all over the world who are pushing the boundaries in their fields, from business and technology to culture and sports.