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Canada

Faxed bomb threat forced the closure and evacuation of all schools in Canada's Prince Edward Island Province

A bomb threat affects the Canada's Prince Edward Island Province. 19,000 students are evacuated.

21/09/2016

Italy

Children of quake-hit Italian town go back to school - in prefabs

It's back to school for the children of Amatrice, the Italian town hardest hit by last month's deadly earthquake.

13/09/2016

World News

Back to School: who spends longest in class around Europe?

Though Europe is a tapestry of different cultures, traditions and languages, school term times are remarkably similar, with just a few striking exceptions.

13/09/2016

Sci-Tech

More than a mirage: tropical biodome opens in Dubai

Boasting hundreds of species of tropical flora, fauna and wildlife, The Green Planet has opened in Dubai.

07/09/2016

Europe News

More than 50 mln displaced children worldwide - UNICEF report

Across the globe there are some 50 million displaced children, according to a new UNICEF report.

07/09/2016

France

Security beefed up as pupils return to school in France

It is back to school in France and, this time, with heightened security.

01/09/2016

Cult

Lanny and the Miraculous Love Kids of Kabul

Climbing to the top of Kabul Hill, strumming their acoustic guitars and singing along with their teacher has become the favourite moment of the day for the girls at the Miraculous Love Kids school in

31/08/2016

Philippines

Philippines police turn to puppets in the war on drugs

Police in the Philippines have turned to puppets in a bid to warn school children about the dangers of drug use.

29/08/2016

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Afghanistan: Children's circus act brings joy to Kabul residents

At the annual National Circus Festival in Kabul, members of the Mobile Mini Circus for Children (MMCC) are entertaining Kabul residents with a mix of juggling, acrobatics and…

16/08/2016

World

School rankings in the spotlight

What makes a school good or bad? And what can be done to turn around a failing school?

12/08/2016

World

Foreign languages and the complexities of bilingualism

In this episode of Learning World we look at the importance of learning languages.

10/08/2016

World

Child's play preparations for future success

How important is play in early childhood education?

10/08/2016

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Peruvian students clash with police during protest

There have been violent scenes in Peru’s capital Lima during a protest by students.

09/08/2016

World

Together or apart - exploring approaches to educating twins

This episode of Learning World looks at approaches to schooling for twins and multiples.

08/08/2016

World News

One million Syrian child refugees going without education

A children's charity claims hold-ups in funding mean nearly one million Syrian child refugees are going without education.

03/08/2016

USA

Texas passes 'campus carry' law allowing weapons at universities

The US state of Texas has passed a law allowing people to carry concealed handguns onto campuses. It came into force on the 50th anniversary of a mass shooting at the University of Texas.

02/08/2016

World

The critical role of education in Europe's refugee crisis

The world is witnessing the biggest refugee crisis since World War ll.

27/07/2016

Lebanon

Syrian children: Growing up with no education

Lebanon is no stranger to refugees even long before the Syrian conflict.

22/07/2016

Turkey

Turkish post-coup purges sweep through education as thousands of teachers lose their jobs

Turkey’s education ministry has revoked the licences of 21,000 teachers working in private institutions, Reuters news agency reported on Tuesday, citing a ministry…

19/07/2016

World

Reinventing education: when unusual methods make the only sense

Teaching's one-size-fits-all approach is inadapted for many, especially pupils in critical situations or failing. This edition of Learning World looks at some remarkable teachers and their remarkable

13/07/2016