Magazine in Greece Rejects Labels about Refugees
Solomon, a nonprofit online publication, sees strength, not cause for fear, in diverse populations.
Somaliland Uses Phones to Help Improve Schools
This self-governing region of Somalia is one of many areas in Africa that are using mobile technology to help more children get a quality education.
Patterns of Disease Are Changing in the Arab World
Non-communicable diseases associated with lifestyle and environment are on the rise, but disease patterns vary greatly by income levels and, in some cases, gender.
In Somalia, Educational Quality Starts with Teachers
Training programs aim to turn the tide on quality of instruction, learning standards and attendance
Journalism Schools Need to Modernize; Sociologists Can Help
Arab governments may be more likely to tolerate reporters writing in foreign languages, but more journalists need to write in Arabic.
Puntland Makes Strides in Expanding School Access
Scarred by Somalia’s civil war, the region is giving more poor children a chance at education.
For Many Somali Girls, Education Ends With a Brutal Ritual
Female genital mutilation is widely practiced in the nation. The government and local and international organizations are working to stop it.
A School for Yemenis in Somalia Keeps Dreams Alive
The school is a stabilizing influence for some of the young refugees who have fled the fighting in Yemen.
Measuring Quality in Higher Education Is a Tricky Proposition
Students need to understand what lies behind accreditation before they rely on it to make decisions, a consultant says.
How to Write a Dissertation in Your Second Language
A writing instructor offers tips on writing a Ph.D. dissertation in English for academics who use it as a second language.
