Greece: Teachers’ strike, attacks on public education & privatization
September 26th, 2013 Like most of you, I’ve been watching the events in Greece unfolding from the sidelines. We have […]
Credentials, Education, Human Interest, Politics
Education, Human Interest
7 things to know about Mexico’s Historic Education Reforms
September 19th, 2013 The president of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto pictured at the promulgation of the Educational Reform ceremony in
History, Human Interest
Education in Syria: Struggling to Cope amidst Conflict
September 12th, 2013 Image source: http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/11/23/251368.html The on-going civil war in Syria has prompted us to address the troubled state
Credentials, Education
5 helpful tips for international students
September 5th, 2013 So, you’re an international student and freshly arrived on the campus of a U.S. college. Welcome! Now
Gratitude, History, Human Interest, Politics
10 Facts About Labor Day
August 29th, 2013 Monday, September 2, 2013 is Labor Day, in the U.S. It marks the end of the summer
Arts, Creativity, Education, Gratitude, Human Interest, Music
The Difficult Life For Those Born Albino In Africa
August 22nd, 2013 Joseph Torner from the film, In the Shadow of the Sun There is a new film about
Education, Human Interest, Politics, Travel
Iran: Women…Beauty, Brains and Brawn
August 15th, 2013 In the current male-dominated society of Iran, where men vie for positions of power with questionable academic
Education, Gratitude, History, Human Interest, Language, Politics, Travel
3 Things to Consider While Dealing with Culture Shock
August 8th, 2013 Jet lag woke me up at precisely 4:50 a.m. this morning and the stifling heat kept me
Education, Human Interest
10 things to know about Kale
July 25, 2013 A rudimentary study of the green leafy veggie. You may be wondering why I’m writing a blog
Arts, Creativity, Human Interest, Language, Music, Travel
Keepin’ It Eclectic and Worldwide!
July 18, 2013 This week’s Rhythm Planet features a wide variety of new music from around the world in many different
Credentials, Education, History
10 Newsworthy Items on Education in the United Kingdom
July 11, 2013 Back when I was in school in England, the benchmark of completing secondary education was taking the