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School Bus Classrooms In India
Nearly half of students in India drop out of elementary school. In an effort to bring them back in, some groups are testing out mobile classrooms: school bus learning.
Bolivian President’s School Reforms Facing Resistance
Bolivian President Evo Morales’ efforts to take his revolution into the classroom are meeting with some resistance from the locals.
South Koreans Consider The Trades Over University Education
In South Korea, the goal is get into one of the country’s top universities. But some South Koreans say the drive to get into the “right school” is at odds with the job market. Now even the president is urging some Koreans to go to vocational schools.
Education in Libya After Gaddafi
In the aftermath of the Libyan revolution, one thing that needs to be addressed is education. Not only are schools being purged of The Green Book, but lots of subjects need to be revamped and modernized. Don Duncan reports.
Learning Chess in Elementary School
The Geo Quiz visits the crossroads of western Asia and Eastern Europe: The country we’re looking for is landlocked, mountainous and passionate. Passionate about chess, that is!
Does Banning Bilingual Education Change Anything?
In this week’s World in Words podcast, what happens after a state bans bilingual education? And toilet talk with a US vs UK English expert.
The Challenge of Teaching 9/11
American high school students have only hazy memories of 9/11. Younger students have no recollection at all. What their parents lived through is just a history lesson for them.
How Russian Schools Deal With Terrorism
Russia is no stranger to terrorism, yet there’s little if any critical thinking in the country’s schools about why the violence might be happening.
Podcast: Memorizing the Koran and a New ‘Speak English’ Test
A Spelling Bee for Muslim World, a language proficiency test for immigrants to Britain, and Alaskans learn an African language.
Southern Sudan Making Preparations for Statehood
One of the most important things you need to build a new nation is a decent education system.
Has Hugo Chavez Really Helped the Poor in Venezuela
Critics say he is not using his petro-dollars in a way that sustains his achievements over time.
Tuition policy behind Korean student suicides?
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Jason Strother reports on the spate of suicides at one of South Korea’s most prestigious universities. Critics say the school’s competitive tuition policy may have played a role in the student deaths. Download MP3
South Korean students learn English from robot
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Learning English is the norm for most South Korean grade school students. But it’s expensive to bring in native English speakers. So the government is starting to experiment with another kind of English teacher: robots. Jason Strother reports. Download MP3Video: See the Engkey robot in action
How do we win the future?
In his State of the Union address, President Obama told Americans that “the first step in winning the future is encouraging American innovation.” The President said, maintaining leadership “in research and technology is crucial to America’s success.” What do you think? What’s your take on how America can win the future? Post your comments here
‘Our generation’s Sputnik moment’
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“This is our generation’s Sputnik moment,” President Obama said during last night’s State of the Union address. He was referring to the need to spur innovation and stay competitive in a rapidly-changing world. The World’s Jeb Sharp tells us what Sputnik was and whether the analogy makes sense for today’s challenges. Download MP3
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