Submitted by Linda Martin Social and economic factors that restrict or deny access to education include gender bias, lack of schools, lack of trained teachers, demands on children’s time to work, drop-out rates, and fee based education which families cannot afford. Geography also plays a role. Per the Millennium Development Progress Report 2010 “household data from 42 countries also show that... [Read more]
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Global Education News – March 3, 2010
Ethiopian pharmacy trainees show off the textbooks that UW pharmacy professors delivered on behalf of UW pharmacy students, who raised the funds to donate the books. Refer to article below. University of Washington: Teams bring sustainable solutions to address poverty to UW in annual international competition University of Washington students compete in the sixth annual Global Social Entrepreneurship... [Read more]
Global Education News Clips
Ashesi University College: Sarah Murray writes for the Financial Times about Ashesi and its impact in Ghana. Ashesi’s Founder, Patrick Awuah sought a way he could contribute to nation-building efforts in his home country, Ghana and across Africa. He started Ashesi, Ghana’s first liberal arts college which is educating students to be ethical and entrepreneurial leaders. Goldman Sachs... [Read more]
Global Education News Clips
Global Education News Clips: To help keep you updated, some interesting global education news stories have been compiled below. We hope this regular global ed blog helps you to stay on top of hot, new trends! The Wall Street Journal published an article discussing the study abroad experience, the cost of programs, as well as the pros and cons. As reported by the Association of International Educators,... [Read more]
Focus on Global Education: Global Washington Members
Hey Global Washington Fans! Last week, we introduced our new global education blog. Soon, you will hear about how the earthquake in Haiti is affecting schools, education and youth in the region. Our thoughts and support are with the victims of the quake, as well as the many dedicated aid workers who are on the ground in Haiti. Today, our GLOBAL ED BLOG is highlighting some of the great global... [Read more]
