Opinion
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Who Defines “Excellence” in Education? And How?
A more inclusive approach to improving educational quality in the Arab region could be the best solution.
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Online Media Expands, Digital Divide Persists
A new report on media in the Middle East documents television’s dominance and sharp differences in who has Internet access.
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Save Jordan from a Curriculum That Promotes Division and Ignorance
In an open appeal to the Jordanian King, the writer explains the importance of reviewing the curriculum in the Kingdom,…
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2016 Prediction: Individuals Not Governments Spur Educational Change
With the chances low for real change in educational policies in the region, the author believes informal initiatives may make…
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Teaching Journalism in The Arab World: Challenges and Lost Opportunities
It’s time for Arab journalism programs to get a major overhaul, so they can help the region’s development, says the…
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Glass Doors: “Womenomics” in Jordan’s School Books
The writer researches the direct and hidden gender biases in school textbooks, and the negative messages they convey about women’s…
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How to Avoid Getting Cheated by Phony Scholarships
Fraudulent universities use fake scholarships as bait to lure unsuspecting students to part with their money. Here’s how to protect…
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A Conversation With Safwan M. Masri: Religion and Education Reform
An ambassador for an Ivy League institution in Jordan talks about how Western universities seek to engage with the Arab…
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