What students really need to thrive in the 21st century

By Connie K. Chung and Fernando M. Reimers

March 14, 2016   |   0 comments

In a new book, Teaching and Learning for the Twenty-First Century: Educational Goals, Policies, and Curricula from Six Nations, Harvard Graduate School of Education experts explore how six countries prepare today’s students for life and work....
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For better reading outcomes, focus on the teacher

By Shahida Maheen

February 8, 2016   |   0 comments

To boost literacy in Pakistan, early grade reading instruction must be built into the basics of educator preparation. In this blog, Shahida Maheen discusses a national effort to prepare aspiring teachers....
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The path to youth engagement & empowerment in Jordan

By Ali Kamel

February 2, 2016   |   0 comments

Jordanian youth are starving to participate in decision-making processes. In this blog, Ali Kamel reflects on what these youth say are their biggest challenges, needs and aspirations and how to get there....
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CVE efforts need to embrace good development programming

By Roman Terehoff

January 26, 2016   |   0 comments

Some experts suggest that getting rid of the CVE “label” would be beneficial to the cause. In this blog, Roman Terehoff explores how good development principles could make CVE less divisive and more effective....
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Georgia must reach vulnerable areas as ISIS influence spreads

By Roman Terehoff

September 14, 2015   |   0 comments

ISIS has turned its attention to Georgia’s Muslim communities—recruiting youth and threatening to destabilize the transitioning state. Georgia must reach these vulnerable communities to stem the radicalization of its “disappearing” youth, writes Roman Terehoff....
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15 years later, where are we on gender equality?

By David Newstead

August 31, 2015   |   0 comments

Developing countries as a whole have reached MDG targets for eliminating gender disparities in education. Barriers still exist, but former Togo Peace Corps Volunteer David Newstead explains why we can expect more gains in gender equality....
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