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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Let’s ring in the Chinese New Year again—for Mimi!

January 13, 2016

The Chinese New Year remains the most important social and economic holiday in China. Originally tied to the lunar-solar Chinese calendar, the holiday is a time to honor household and heavenly gods as well as ancestors. It is also a time to bring family together for feasting....
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