A ‘Coding School’ Seeks to Create New Opportunities in Morocco
With free tuition and innovative instruction, YouCode says it helps young people gain the technical and personal skills they’ll need to succeed in the digital economy.
In Syria, the Complicated Web that Sanctions Weave
As the Syrian conflict subsides in many areas of the country, international education leaders are debating if they should step in to aid Syrian students, professors, and universities.
A Fine Arts School’s Comeback Raises Hope in Yemen
As the Jameel Ghanem Institute of Fine Arts reopens in Aden, officials look to the restorative powers of the arts to help the war-torn nation rebuild.
Report Examines Progress in Recognizing Refugees’ Credentials
Countries could do more to ease barriers that keep new arrivals from advancing in their education or employment, says a new UNESCO report.
U. of Jordan Opens a ‘Safe Pathway’ for Blind Students
A bright yellow track with a surface that helps visually impaired students get around campus is just one step in the kingdom’s efforts to improve services for those with disabilities.
A Hard-Earned Victory: Graduate School in London
A Palestinian student and journalist describes the hard work, persistence and passion it took to reach an educational goal.
Mosul’s Students Return to a Battered Campus
The University of Mosul’s professors and students have come back to the campus, but have to cope with demolished and scarred infrastructure and lingering security concerns.
Ambitious Syrian Students Often Enter a Maze
Syrian students who seek advanced degrees have difficulty applying to overseas programs. Inside the country, they question the quality of their education.
The Frustrating Lives of Syria’s Future Leaders
A survey of Syrian students seeking advanced degrees found that many have broad personal and civic ambitions. But they face many obstacles.
Fewer Arab Students Head for the United States
The Trump travel ban and cuts to a major Saudi scholarship program are among causes of the decline.
