Education and Coronavirus (News and Research 189) World Bank Education and COVID-19 Read the blogs: March 23: Can technology help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on education systems in Europe and Central Asia? – with Tigran Shmis | The last few weeks have witnessed heightened awareness of the threat from the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). AsContinue reading “Education and Coronavirus”
Education in a Time of Coronavirus
Education in a Time of Coronavirus (News and Research 188) Managing the impact of COVID19 on education systems around the world: How countries are preparing, coping, and planning for recovery | Tigran Shmis and Kaliope Azzi-Huck on school system responses to the growing spread of the COVID19 virus – 120 countries have closed schools impactingContinue reading “Education in a Time of Coronavirus”
School’s Out
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”
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