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What have we learned about the universe of innovation and what’s ahead?
One year ago, the Center for Education Innovations (CEI) set out to increase our understanding of the universe of education innovations serving the poor around the world. We wanted to […]
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Major survey of international students in South Africa
The first major study of international students in South Africa has found pull factors to be affordable fees, government subsidies for students from the region, proximity to home and cost of living, the strong reputation of higher education and currency of its qualifications, according to the survey’s authors professors Jenny J Lee and Chika Sehoole.
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No more enclosures: knowledge democracy and social transformation
Just as we recognize the importance of biodiversity for the survival of the planet, so we must preserve the diverse ways of knowing that exist among humanity.
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Open-air classrooms still order of the day
IN a small ‘classroom’ outside the northern town of Rundu, a group of pupils try their best to concentrate on the day’s lesson while shielding themselves from the heat.
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South Africa: Is SA bottom of the class in maths and science? Why ranking is meaningless
A report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked the quality of South Africa’s maths and science education last out of 148 countries.
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Supporting the rights of Malian youth to education
While Mali is trying to reunite in its large territory strained by a prolonged internal conflict between the north and the rest of the country, its young people are impatient to move forward to build Mali’s future.
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South Africa’s equal education celebrates a victory
Through analysis and activism Equal Education achieved the publication of legally binding norms and standards for public school infrastructure after three years of struggle.
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