For those lucky enough to have schools to return to, back-to-school day is still colored by war. Schools must now have bomb shelters, and first-aid kits are handed out along with pens and paper.
Tag: Education (K-12)
A Poorer Generation
Americans under 40 have had to cope with a worse economy than earlier generations. How should it affect the debate over Biden’s debt-relief plan?
Danish School Is Engulfed by Bullying and Sex Abuse Scandal
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and his wife, Princess Mary, pulled their son from the institution, saying that they were “deeply shaken by the reports.”
Philippines Returns to School, Ending Long Covid Shutdown
More than two years after Covid emptied their classrooms, students are resuming in-person learning. The lost time will be hard to make up.
How India’s Capital Is Fixing Its Schools
The Aam Aadmi Party, which rose to power in New Delhi, is overhauling an education system that serves as a lifeline for millions of families looking to break the cycle of poverty.
What Is the Pope Apologizing for on His Visit to Canada?
The investigation took testimony from more than 6,000 witnesses and reviewed thousands of documents over six years.
Pope Francis Will Travel to Canada to Apologize to Indigenous Community
Pope Francis will travel to an Indigenous community in Canada to apologize for the church’s role in residential schools that tried to erase Indigenous culture, and where thousands of children died.
In Argentina, a Battle Over Gender-Inclusive Language in Classrooms
The city of Buenos Aires blocked the use of gender-inclusive language in schools, reigniting off a debate that is reverberating across the world.
Mexico’s Leader Says Poverty Is His Priority. But His Policies Hurt the Poor.
Halfway into the president’s term, the plight of Mexico’s lower classes has only worsened. Economists say it is the result of government mismanagement of welfare programs and the economy.
Ex-Goddess Works to Reform 700-Year Tradition. Her M.B.A. Helps.
As a child, Chanira Bajracharya was worshiped in Nepal, but still made time to study. She is now encouraging the girl goddesses who’ve followed her to do the same.