Education
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Refugees remain severely underrepresented in higher education globally.
Refugee participation in higher education remains far below global levels. The article highlights the persistent gap between refugees and the general population in access to higher education. According to data…
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Trump ramps up Education Department’s dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights
Key education functions will move to other federal agencies The Trump administration announced that several responsibilities currently managed by the U.S. Department of Education will be transferred to other federal…
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In times of uncertainty, education is a path forward.
Education provides stability during periods of global uncertainty. In this reflection, IIEP-UNESCO argues that education remains one of the most effective tools for navigating an increasingly uncertain world marked by…
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UNESCO supports Palestine in curriculum renewal to strengthen education quality and resilience.
UNESCO and Palestine strengthen cooperation on curriculum reform. UNESCO and the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education convened a high-level workshop in Paris to advance the country’s curriculum renewal…
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School Board Members: A Survey of the American landscape.
First and foremost, the data reveals that these officials are often not fully representative of the public they serve. According to the report, school board members tend to be older,…
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What You Need to Know About Green Schools
UNESCO promotes a global transformation toward greener schools UNESCO defines Green Schools as institutions that integrate sustainability into every aspect of school life, including governance, infrastructure, teaching, operations, and community…
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What drives better education quality management in Africa?
Six Years of Evidence on Education Quality IIEP-UNESCO’s Programme to Support Education Quality Management (PAPIQ) examined educational reforms implemented across several African countries over six years. The study found that…
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“Now we are friends”: Rebuilding social cohesion through schools in Lebanon
Schools as Safe Spaces During Crisis In Lebanon, schools have evolved beyond educational institutions and have become shelters and emotional support spaces for communities affected by displacement and conflict. UNESCO,…
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Phone bans in schools are spreading worldwide as the policy debate rages on.
Global Context and Rising RestrictionsThe global restriction of mobile phones in schools has rapidly become a dominant policy trend. Governments increasingly view smartphones as primary sources of classroom distraction and…
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Reimagining Teaching in an Accelerating World
The Transition from Knowledge Transmission to “Agile Facilitation” By early 2026, the traditional model of schooling—centered on the teacher as the primary source of knowledge—has reached a point of systemic…
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Preparing the Next Generation of Confident Communicators in an AI-Driven Economy
Case study. McKinsey & Company This McKinsey & Company case study analyzes how artificial intelligence can address a persistent gap in education: access to high-quality communication coaching. As noted on…
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Helping low-income families access WIC and free early childhood education
En: Think TanksWhat the WIC Program Is WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, provides nutritious food, nutrition education, and health referrals to low-income pregnant women, infants, and…
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Learning what matters in India
En: Think TanksIntroduction and Purpose Firstly, the report examines how transforming education in India requires both structural reform and shifts in stakeholder mindsets. Moreover, it situates this inquiry within the vision of…
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The weaponization of education rhetoric: A response to Melania Trump’s “Peace Through Education” address at the UN Security Council
En: Think TanksContext and Timing A girl’s school in Iran was struck by a missile, killing many children and adults two days before a major UN speech on education and peace. Subsequently…
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Redefining “lifesaving”: Prioritizing mental health, child protection, and education in Gaza
En: APEC/PECCRethinking What “Lifesaving” Means in Gaza Humanitarian aid typically prioritizes foods, water, shelter, and injury care before other services. However, children in protracted crises like Gaza need more than biological…
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2025 APEC Education Ministerial Meeting
En: APEC/PECCEducation ministers from APEC economies gathered in Jeju, Republic of Korea, to discuss how education systems can respond to rapid digital change. Conversations centered on reducing learning gaps while supporting…