Education news around the world today
Here are some education news stories from around the world today:
Global
- The United Nations has launched a new initiative to promote education for refugees and displaced children, with a focus on providing access to quality education and protecting the right to education. (Source: UN News)
- The World Bank has announced a new strategy to improve education in developing countries, with a focus on increasing access to quality education and promoting lifelong learning. (Source: World Bank)
Asia
- In India, the government has launched a new program to provide free education to all children up to the age of 18, in an effort to increase access to education and reduce dropout rates. (Source: The Hindu)
- In China, the government has announced plans to increase funding for education and reduce the burden of tuition fees for students, in an effort to promote social mobility and reduce income inequality. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
Europe
- In the UK, a new report has found that the country's education system is failing to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century, with a focus on STEM education and digital skills. (Source: The Guardian)
- In Germany, the government has announced plans to increase funding for vocational training and apprenticeships, in an effort to promote skills development and reduce youth unemployment. (Source: Deutsche Welle)
Africa
- In South Africa, the government has launched a new program to provide free education to all students, in an effort to increase access to education and reduce poverty. (Source: News24)
- In Nigeria, the government has announced plans to increase funding for education and improve the quality of education in public schools, in an effort to promote economic development and reduce poverty. (Source: Vanguard News)
Americas
- In the US, a new report has found that the country's education system is facing a crisis, with a focus on funding, teacher shortages, and student achievement. (Source: The New York Times)
- In Brazil, the government has launched a new program to provide free education to all students, in an effort to increase access to education and reduce poverty. (Source: Folha de S.Paulo)
Oceania
- In Australia, the government has announced plans to increase funding for vocational education and training, in an effort to promote skills development and reduce youth unemployment. (Source: The Australian)
- In New Zealand, the government has launched a new program to provide free education to all students, in an effort to increase access to education and reduce poverty. (Source: Stuff.co.nz)
These are just a few examples of education news from around the world today.