Since the Taliban extended their ban on female attendance at schools to include higher education in December 2022, internet-based course providers report a notable demand from Afghanistan for online courses in subjects such as English language, science, and business.
In November of last year, the Ministry of Higher Education under the Taliban administration issued a written directive to both private and public universities, instructing them to “suspend” the education of girls until further notice.
The most recent PISA survey, postponed by a year due to pandemic lockdowns, revealed a significant decline in educational achievement.
Language training courses were cited as the top obstacle to employment by 53 percent of respondents, while 20 percent highlighted a lack of childcare options.
The latest data paint a grim picture: 57 percent of teachers report a decline in students’ Ukrainian language abilities and 45 percent saw reduced mathematics skills. These statistics reveal the magnitude of the crisis.
Only a third of children of primary and secondary school age enrolled in Ukrainian schools are learning fully in-person.
Amid a challenging 2022-23 academic year with over 450,000 children facing disruptions, UNICEF emphasizes the importance of children’s right to education in Lebanon.
While Afghan universities are prepared to reintegrate female students, the decision to lift the ban enforced since last December rests with Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, according to a report by Associated Press.
In understanding the socio-economic challenges faced by vulnerable groups due to climate change, Qatar’s emphasis on green jobs offers a route for marginalized youth to participate actively in the green economy, ensuring a sustainable future for forthcoming generations.
Countries can use the seven-dimension framework to develop climate-smart education systems tailored to their communities. These dimensions include data and evidence, policy and planning, coordination, finance, infrastructure, teaching and learning, and schools and communities.
The report, sponsored by the United Kingdom and backed by USAID, UNICEF, and World Bank, seeks to identify cost-effective measures for improving educational achievement among children in lower and middle-income nations.
The National Policy on Inclusive Education also aims to create sustainable and inclusive learning environments for children with special needs. It gives teachers and school administrators guidelines for creating disability-inclusive classrooms that ensure equitable access to the curriculum and necessary support for all learners.
The National Conference on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India discussed the importance of capacity building and training of teachers. The precursor event brought together representatives from all states and union territories.
As the lead agency for education in Afghanistan, UNICEF has been engaged in constructive talks with the de facto Ministry of Education. Samantha Mort, UNICEF’s spokesperson for Afghanistan, expressed appreciation for the commitment from the de facto minister to keep all classes running while discussions are held on timelines and practicalities.
Colombia’s armed conflict has significantly contributed to the education crisis in the country. Tackling this issue requires both immediate emergency responses and long-term peace and development initiatives that bridge humanitarian, peace, and development efforts.
Selected participants underwent skill-building sessions to improve their proficiency in utilizing the annual education sector performance tools.
Members of the United Nations agreed to condemn the Taliban’s exclusionary policies.
International aid for pre-primary education has stagnated since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a drop of $19.7 million recorded in 2021, according to a recent study.
The report suggests investing in structured pedagogy programs to support teachers, which have been successful in boosting literacy and numeracy levels at low cost in Kenya, Liberia, and South Africa.
“This war is far from over,” added Weingarten. “But we are already joining together with the free world and calling on our allies to begin the vital project of rebuilding Ukrainian schools.”
In November of last year, the Ministry of Higher Education under the Taliban administration issued a written directive to both private and public universities, instructing them to “suspend” the education of girls until further notice.
The most recent PISA survey, postponed by a year due to pandemic lockdowns, revealed a significant decline in educational achievement.
Language training courses were cited as the top obstacle to employment by 53 percent of respondents, while 20 percent highlighted a lack of childcare options.
The latest data paint a grim picture: 57 percent of teachers report a decline in students’ Ukrainian language abilities and 45 percent saw reduced mathematics skills. These statistics reveal the magnitude of the crisis.
Only a third of children of primary and secondary school age enrolled in Ukrainian schools are learning fully in-person.
Amid a challenging 2022-23 academic year with over 450,000 children facing disruptions, UNICEF emphasizes the importance of children’s right to education in Lebanon.
While Afghan universities are prepared to reintegrate female students, the decision to lift the ban enforced since last December rests with Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, according to a report by Associated Press.
In understanding the socio-economic challenges faced by vulnerable groups due to climate change, Qatar’s emphasis on green jobs offers a route for marginalized youth to participate actively in the green economy, ensuring a sustainable future for forthcoming generations.
Countries can use the seven-dimension framework to develop climate-smart education systems tailored to their communities. These dimensions include data and evidence, policy and planning, coordination, finance, infrastructure, teaching and learning, and schools and communities.
The report, sponsored by the United Kingdom and backed by USAID, UNICEF, and World Bank, seeks to identify cost-effective measures for improving educational achievement among children in lower and middle-income nations.
The National Policy on Inclusive Education also aims to create sustainable and inclusive learning environments for children with special needs. It gives teachers and school administrators guidelines for creating disability-inclusive classrooms that ensure equitable access to the curriculum and necessary support for all learners.
The National Conference on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India discussed the importance of capacity building and training of teachers. The precursor event brought together representatives from all states and union territories.
As the lead agency for education in Afghanistan, UNICEF has been engaged in constructive talks with the de facto Ministry of Education. Samantha Mort, UNICEF’s spokesperson for Afghanistan, expressed appreciation for the commitment from the de facto minister to keep all classes running while discussions are held on timelines and practicalities.
Colombia’s armed conflict has significantly contributed to the education crisis in the country. Tackling this issue requires both immediate emergency responses and long-term peace and development initiatives that bridge humanitarian, peace, and development efforts.
Selected participants underwent skill-building sessions to improve their proficiency in utilizing the annual education sector performance tools.
Members of the United Nations agreed to condemn the Taliban’s exclusionary policies.
International aid for pre-primary education has stagnated since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a drop of $19.7 million recorded in 2021, according to a recent study.
The report suggests investing in structured pedagogy programs to support teachers, which have been successful in boosting literacy and numeracy levels at low cost in Kenya, Liberia, and South Africa.
“This war is far from over,” added Weingarten. “But we are already joining together with the free world and calling on our allies to begin the vital project of rebuilding Ukrainian schools.”
