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Dr. Dannielle Joy Davis’s work in St. Louis encompasses university teaching, community initiatives, and conversations with families regarding their children’s education. Her scholarship has also created opportunities for students on an international scale. Colleagues describe her as a strong connector, facilitating introductions and collaborations among various individuals. Scholarship and Community Engagement Dr. Dannielle Joy Davis, […]
Drought is a recurring challenge in northern Kenya, impacting communities and their traditional way of life. Recent years have seen an increase in both the frequency and intensity of these dry periods, leading to a growing education crisis. Impact of Drought on Education Repeated failed rainy seasons have significantly weakened livelihoods in counties including Turkana, […]
Climate change poses a growing threat to education in Eastern and Southern Africa, hindering children’s ability to learn and thrive. Disruptions to schooling are increasingly common due to climate shocks like heavy rainfall, extreme heat, drought, and landslides. Evidence of Disruption A growing body of evidence demonstrates that climate shocks directly and indirectly affect learners. […]
The World Bank’s “People First” podcast explores ideas shaping learning, work, and growth, particularly in Western and Central Africa. This episode features a discussion with Luis Benveniste, Senior Advisor and Acting Global Director for Education and Skills at the World Bank, focusing on how better education can lead to better jobs. Education as Infrastructure for […]
By 2050, one in three of the world’s children will reside in Africa. This demographic shift, however, coincides with a significant learning crisis, with over 70 percent of children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) unable to read and understand a simple text by age 10. In Sub-Saharan Africa, this figure reaches an even more […]
Somalia’s Puntland State has refuted claims of involvement in the Rajo Kaaba Education Project, a World Bank-funded initiative. Puntland’s Ministry of Education asserts there was no prior consultation, agreement, or formal understanding with the federal government regarding the project. Scholarship Exam Announcement and Subsequent Response The Federal Ministry of Education announced on January 2 that […]
Somalia’s Puntland State has refuted claims of involvement in the Rajo Kaaba Education Project, a World Bank-funded initiative. Puntland’s Ministry of Education asserts there was no prior consultation, agreement, or formal understanding with the federal government regarding the project. Scholarship Exam Announcement and Subsequent Response The Federal Ministry of Education announced on January 2 that […]
Florida has approved controversial new standards for teaching African American history at the state’s public schools. The updated guidelines include a requirement that students learn “how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” Critics called the new guidelines “sanitised” and “a big step backward.” Florida’s education commissioner has […]
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