Opinion
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An Ambitious Agenda for the American University of Beirut
As the Lebanese university enters its 150th year, its new president has outlined big plans for what it needs to…
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Syrian Professor’s Plea: Make Us Part of the Solution
A Syrian professor calls for educational institutions in the neighboring countries to benefit from Syrian professors’ experiences.
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The Lack of Academic Documents is Ending Young Peoples’ Dreams
In countries neighboring Syria, Syrian students who don’t have official copies of academic documents are often shut out of education.
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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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The Resilient Spirit of the Syrians
Some Syrians show a determination to turn the “lost generation” of Syrian youth into a found generation.
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One Syrian-Palestinian’s Quest for a Master’s Degree
A student’s attempt to get a master’s degree shows the obstacles blocking refugees from reaching their educational goals.
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A Palestinian Journey: A Student Discovers New Freedoms
A student brought up in a refugee camp encounters life without restrictions, and contemplates its meaning.
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A Conversation with Jorge Sampaio, Head of the Global Platform for Syrian Students
The leader of an organization that seeks to help Syrian students is trying to get the numerous groups working on…
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Simple But Effective Ways to Improve Refugee Education
Letting Syrian teachers into the classrooms of the host country and working with Syrian parents could improve the Syrian refugee…
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Syria’s Lost Generation
University students interviewed in the largest Syrian refugee camp in Jordan reveal the nonviolent roots of the uprising.
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