Students and staff members at two schools in northern Afghanistan fell ill with respiratory and neurological symptoms.
Tag: Education (K-12)
In Russian Schools, It’s Recite Your ABC’s and ‘Love Your Army’
The curriculum for young Russians is increasingly emphasizing patriotism and the heroism of Moscow’s army, while demonizing the West as “gangsters.” One school features a “sniper”-themed math class.
The Long Shadow of Covid School Closures
Long school closures have put public education — and Randi Weingarten, the leader of a major teachers’ union — on the defensive.
The Long Shadow of Covid School Closures
Long school closures have put public education — and Randi Weingarten, the leader of a major teachers’ union — on the defensive.
Decades on From Peace, Northern Ireland Schools Are Still Deeply Divided
The nation’s school system still sees the country’s pupils starkly divided by their religious backgrounds, years after the Good Friday Agreement brought an end to sectarian strife.
Indian Textbooks Purged of Material Modi’s Party Finds Objectionable
The changes removed or shrank references to material that the governing party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi finds inconvenient to its Hindu-first vision.
An Architect Applies Her Skills to Giving Back
Diana Kellogg specialized in high-end New York residences. Now, she has designed a girls school in India and is pursuing other projects that address social change.
Shinta Ratri, Fighter for Transgender Rights in Indonesia, Dies at 60
The Islamic boarding school she helped found offers a haven for transgender women in a country where discrimination can be acute.
One Year Into War, Putin Is Crafting the Russia He Craves
In Ukraine, President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion has met setback after setback. But its effect at home has been very different.
How a Kyiv School Stays in Session Amid Airstrikes and Blackouts
In Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, Russian strikes and power outages are part of the school day. Teachers and students press on with resolve.