Bridging America’s Race Gap: Why Reckoning With History Matters
Cecilia Muñoz and U.S. communities highlight how confronting America’s history of slavery is key to addressing systemic racial disparities today.
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Kabul Teacher Remains Hopeful for Students’ Future Amid School Closure
Fawziya Arifi, a dedicated Kabul teacher of 42 years, remains hopeful for her students’ future despite recent Taliban-imposed school closures.
Syrian Professor Bridges Chinese and Arabic Cultures at Sichuan University
Syrian professor Salma Ibrahim fosters cultural bridges between Chinese and Arabic communities through education and collaborative textbook creation.
COVID-19 Sparks Surge in Medical School Applications Globally
The COVID-19 pandemic elevated healthcare workers to hero status, inspiring a significant increase in medical and public health school applications worldwide.
Back to School: Navigating Hybrid Learning and Safe Returns Post-COVID
As vaccines pave the way for in-person classes, schools balance safety with hybrid models to support students, especially those from communities of color.
SĂŁo Paulo Empowers 5,000 Mothers to Enforce COVID-19 Safety in Schools
SĂŁo Paulo’s Education Secretary recruits 5,000 mothers to enforce COVID-19 safety protocols as schools reopen and unemployment is addressed.
Pandemic Pushes Rural Mexican Children Behind in Education
The pandemic has set back education for children in rural Mexico, with limited access to technology hindering their learning during school closures.
Chicago Professors Mourn Student Fan Yiran After Tragic Shooting
University of Chicago professors honor slain student Fan Yiran, highlighting academic potential and global conversations about urban safety.
Thai School’s Elephants Trade Gifts for COVID-19 Masks This Christmas
This Christmas, a Thai elementary school in Ayutthaya province has its elephants don Santa hats and distribute face masks instead of traditional gifts to promote COVID-19 awareness among students.
Brazil’s Education Divide Deepens Amid COVID-19 Shutdowns
The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating educational disparities in Brazil, as school closures threaten to widen the gap between affluent and underprivileged students.