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When Concrete Was Banned, One School Tried Tires
A small school for Bedouin children thrives in an area where Israeli authorities have banned the use of concrete.
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21 Million Arab Children Not in School or At Risk
A new report finds a high proportion of Arab children and adolescents are either not in school or at risk…
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Amid the Destruction of Syrian Antiquities, Some Restoration
Archaeologists, regardless of their politics, are trying to stabilize and restore the rich remnants of Syria’s heritage damaged in the…
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Yemen’s Students Idled by Saudi Air Attacks
The Saudi-led operation in Yemen has shut down schools and universities and left some of them in ruins.
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In Jordan, Rising Violence Against Teachers
Teachers call for new legislation to protect them from assaults by students and their families
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Research Could Shed Light on Messy Wars
A researcher has tested a way of collecting data on civil wars by enlisting civilian reporters who send text messages.
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Iraqis Watch Antiquities Take Hit After Hit
University protests can’t stop antiquities destruction and looting in Iraq as archaeologists struggle to assess the damage from afar.
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New Egyptian Law Firm Fights for Student Rights
A newly founded legal team offers students courtroom support and monitors rights violations on campuses in Egypt.
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Stay in University or Join the Islamic State?
In the southern Jordanian desert, many young people are leaving classrooms to join the Islamist army.
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The Teaching of Fine Art in Iraq Is Deteriorating
The quality of instruction in the fine arts is sliding downwards in Iraq, with many artists, art professors, and art…
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