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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

In Peru, criminal gangs are targeting schools in poor neighborhoods for extortion

Gangsters are demanding schools pay between 50,000 and 100,000 Peruvian soles, sending threatening messages that include pictures of weapons to enforce compliance.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

More primary schools to merge as birth rates fall

According to Lambeth Council, the past ten years have seen a drop of almost 30% in pupil numbers, the equivalent of 18 classes.
Education
Online learning
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Pandemic's Impact on Children's Language Development

COVID disruptions have severely affected early language development in children.
Speech-language impairments have doubled since the pandemic.
Schools are struggling to cope with rising needs and costs.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Two more London primaries to shut this summer as school closure crisis deepens

Islington Council will close two primary schools due to a declining pupil enrollment crisis, impacting education funding and quality.
Higher education
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Almost 80pc of veteran teachers warn they could not afford to enter the profession today

The Irish education sector faces a severe crisis over teacher recruitment, retention, and overall stress, highlighted by alarming survey findings.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

After the L.A. Fires, These Schools Face Another Threat: Layoffs

As the fire crept closer, Mr. Lopez had no choice but to flee, leading to the destruction of his home. Shortly after, layoff news added to his crisis.
US news
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Hit Sudanese Refugees Fleeing Violence and Famine in Darfur

U.S. foreign aid cuts are significantly impacting Sudanese refugees in Chad, jeopardizing access to vital resources like education, food, and mental health services.
Education
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Conflict keeps millions out of school in Africa DW 09/24/2024

Ongoing conflicts in West and Central Africa have severely disrupted the education of millions of children, primarily due to violence against schools.
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