Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid
The poorest children are missing more school and falling further behind classmates, research shared with the BBC suggests.
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Spent childhood in extreme poverty, picked life lessons at father’s tea shop: PM Modi
Recalling his early life spent in extreme poverty, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he picked up life’s lessons at his father’s tea shop and from his mother who treated children with home ...
The Education Department was created to ensure equal access. Who would do that in its absence?
As the Trump administration moves to dismantle the Education Department, officials have suggested other agencies could take ...
‘Used Chalk To Clean White Shoes’: PM Modi Opens Up On Growing Up In Poverty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened up on his childhood, humble beginnings and shared the memories of growing up in poverty.
Texas Democrat says funding for public or private schools should be a matter of priorities
For Rep. Bryant, when it comes to funding public schools versus private schools, it’s a matter of priorities. “We’re fighting for public education which educates 5.5 million kids. And the private ...
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Collected chalk to clean my white shoes: PM reflects on growing up in poverty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared memories of his childhood in poverty, recalling how he polished his shoes with chalk. He reflected on Vadnagar's rich history, highlighting its Buddhist heritage ...
Why Thomas Piketty has sparked a Congress-BJP row
The French economist who has been included in the Telangana committee on caste survey analysis had also advised the Congress on its minimum income guarantee initiative ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha ...
Drowning in despair: South Africa’s youth and crisis of substance abuse, poverty, and violence
The beginning of a new year is often a time for reflection and renewal, yet for many, it serves as a stark reminder of broken ...
Waste, fraud and abuse may increase at schools after Trump cuts
President Trump has promised to rid the government of "waste, fraud and abuse." But he's fired many of the people who look ...
From its Providence HQ, Plan International aids the globe. Then USAID cuts came.
But others have been shut down by the USAID cuts. One example: Plan had a major initiative in Nepal with a $20 million USAID ...