Opinion
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What Egypt Can Learn From Mandela
Nelson Mandela's capacity to empathize with those who imprisoned him should inspire educators in Egypt, the author says.
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Reflections on Egypt Through an Education Lens
A visit to Egypt to meet with public-university presidents prompts some observations on education and democracy.
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Conversation With an Advocate of “Education for Citizenship”
Al Fanar interviewed Muhammad Faour, a scholar who has surveyed how 11 Arab countries teach citizenship. He found that what…
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Critical Citizenship for Critical Times
The Egyptian political crisis spurred a scholar to reflect on how universities could go beyond teaching critical thinking and toward…
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After Two Revolts, Egypt’s Energetic Youth Deserve a Better Education
Egypt's young people have toppled two inept governments. With a proper education, they could help revive the country, says Farouk…
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Don’t Tell Immigration You are Studying Islam
A scholar studying Muslim-Christian relations had an unsettling experience as he returned home from his studies.
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