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Lebanon's Educational Reform Program
Thu, Feb 05, 2009
The prototype for all the alphabets of the world was an invention, in 1200 BC, by the Phoenicians, who are thought to have settled in Lebanon, giving the country a hand in promulgating literacy across the world. The country enjoys one of the highest literacy rates in the region at 85%, employing 36,000 teachers in the public sector alone and pouring a generous budget of LP 900 billion ($600 million) or 13% of its total budget on education, second only to defense. But the good news ends here.
Who is..Amira Al Maayergi ?
Tue, Feb 10, 2009
The road map towards becoming the Vice Principal at Jawaan Bin Jassim Independent Primary School in Doha, Qatar, is a story of a workaholic who for fourteen years prior taught English, earned yearly recognitions for best performing teacher, and built leadership skills during countless professional development programs. For someone who originally tried to avoid teaching, Amira has shown the type of dedication that consumes leaders and not followers. She is custom-built for the job at hand. She’s plain good at it.
The Sultan School
Wed, Feb 11, 2009
The Sultan School in Oman is associated with royalty in more ways than one. His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said sponsored the school’s establishment in 1977...
Beacon Education-Anchoring Knowlege
Wed, Feb 18, 2009
Beacon Education is the living proof that sound ideas, if defended and pursued, can shine brightly and guide everyone.
Intel Insight
Wed, Feb 18, 2009
Investing more than $1 billion on education, Intel, the world’s leading manufacturer of microprocessors is developing 21st century learning and teaching skills in the hope of generating future technology leaders.
