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As vaccines pave the way for in-person classes, schools balance safety with hybrid models to support students, especially those from communities of color.

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São Paulo Empowers 5,000 Mothers to Enforce COVID-19 Safety in Schools

My NewsMarch 24, 202102 mins

São 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

My NewsMarch 13, 202103 mins

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

My NewsJanuary 15, 202102 mins

University of Chicago professors honor slain student Fan Yiran, highlighting academic potential and global conversations about urban safety.

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Thai School’s Elephants Trade Gifts for COVID-19 Masks This Christmas

My NewsDecember 24, 202002 mins

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

My NewsSeptember 4, 202002 mins

The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating educational disparities in Brazil, as school closures threaten to widen the gap between affluent and underprivileged students.

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China Energy Invests in South Africa: New Kindergarten and Major Wind Project

My NewsAugust 17, 202002 mins

China Energy strengthens its commitment to South Africa by establishing a kindergarten and supporting the country’s largest wind power project, fostering education and sustainable energy.

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Bridging Cultures: NIIBS Translates Di Zi Gui to Sinhalese for Colombo’s Youth

My NewsAugust 7, 202002 mins

NIIBS Vice-Chancellor Bodagama Chandima translates the traditional Chinese classic Di Zi Gui into Sinhalese, fostering cultural understanding among Colombo’s youth.