School’s out (News and Research 187) School closures World Health Organization declares the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic Johns Hopkins’s GIS tool to monitor the spread of the covid-19 worldwide Worldometer University plans for education during lockdown from Daniel Stanford, DePaul University Coronavirus Takes Toll on K-12 and Higher Education ______________ Creating a High-Performing StateContinue reading “School’s Out”
Free Education
“Universal compulsory school attendance. Free instruction. The former exists even in Germany, the second in Switzerland and in the United States in the case of elementary schools. If in some states of the latter country higher education institutions are also ‘free’, that only means in fact defraying the cost of education of the upper classesContinue reading “Free Education”
Higher Education Reform in Europe
Higher Education Reform in Europe World Bank supports Georgia’s human capital by helping enhance the quality of education The Government of Georgia and the World Bank launched today the Innovation, Inclusion and Quality (I2Q) project at an event held at the Ceremonial Palace of Georgia. The $102.7 million project aims to support investment in humanContinue reading “Higher Education Reform in Europe”
Education Systems Coping with the Pandemic
Education Systems Coping with the Pandemic (News and Research 185) How does the Chinese education system cope with the virus outbreak challenge? World Bank supports Georgia’s Education reform“We are extremely pleased to be able to support the Georgian Government in its extraordinary commitment to invest in the education system,” said Sebastian Molineus, the World BankContinue reading “Education Systems Coping with the Pandemic”
What are the returns to education?
What are the returns to education? (News and Research 184) What are the returns to education in Azerbaijan? | In recent years, Azerbaijan has achieved high growth rates, sustained poverty reduction, and a reduction in debt levels. At the same time, the country’s primary and secondary education system has expanded significantly, ensuring increased access toContinue reading “What are the returns to education?”
Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning (News and Research 183) Annual International Summer School “Education and Development” Lifelong Learning | Lifelong Learning should be seen as Schooling for All. There are more people in school today than at any time in human history. This is an obvious fact. But at the same time, we need lifelong learning opportunities. ThisContinue reading ” Lifelong Learning”
Markets and People
Markets and People (News and Research 182) Markets and People: Romania Country Economic Memorandum…Romania’s human capital accumulation—proxied by the World Bank’s Human Capital Index (HCI)—is the lowest in the European Union and varies widely across counties. Disparities in education outcomes remain relevant across and within regions of Romania. Learning gaps in primary and secondary educationContinue reading “Markets and People”
The Rybakov Prize in Education
The Rybakov Prize in Education (News and Research 181) The million-dollar Rybakov Prize went to Abdulzhelil Abdulkerimov from Dagestan, Russia The Luminary project is trying to reduce the education gap between urban and rural areas. The Rybakov Fund awarded the Grand Prix and the $1 million prize to the philanthropist of the Luminary educational center projectContinue reading “The Rybakov Prize in Education”
Improving Education in Europe and Central Asia
Improving Education in Europe and Central Asia (News and Research 180) Romania: Deputy Prime Minister Raluca Turcan on Monday discussed with experts of the World Bank about the project on secondary education (ROSE), whose objectives are to reduce school dropout and increase the rate of passing the baccalaureate exam | Deputy Prime Minister Raluca TurcanContinue reading “Improving Education in Europe and Central Asia”
Green Universities
Green Universities (News and Research 179) Green Universities Putin wanted Russian science to top the world. Then a huge academic scandal blew up. Eight years ago, President Vladimir Putin decreed that Russia must become a leading scientific power. That meant at least five top-100 Russian universities by 2020, and a dramatic increase in theContinue reading “Green Universities”
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