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Society/Education    >   Making literacy a priority   Conference on adult education identifies new challenges The Latin America and the Caribbean regional conference in preparation for the Sixth International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VI) took place 10-13 September 2008 in Mexico City. The final document of the conference states that literacy is a starting point, but is by no means enough, and that the region must put in practice a broader vision of adult education that includes formal education at the same time as it recognizes and validates acquired learning throughout life: in the family, in the community, at work, through communication and the media, social participation and by the very exercise of citizenship. [see more]   Education on the market   Analysis of the World Bank's study on education quality and economic growth The World Bank has recently launched a new study on Education Quality and Economic Growth. While the study recognizes the importance of educational quality and the impact teachers make towards the attainment of quality education, some of the issues it raises may undermine the very essence of quality education. For example, the study argues for the teaching of cognitive skills, ignoring the importance of other essential life skills and also encourages testing, competition, the establishment of private schools and merit pay for school principals and teachers. [see more]   The gender gap in education   Working with the media on gender and education The paper: "Working with the media on gender and education: A guide for training and planning" is designed to help education and gender campaigners, and organisations and coalitions, work more effectively with the media to promote gender-equitable education. It explores issues relating to gender equality in education and contains practical advice on working with the media. [see more]   UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity   UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity comes into force A new international treaty to preserve the rich diversity of the world's means of cultural expression from the dangers of globalization topped the needed total of 30 ratifications and enters into force on 18 March 2007. The new Convention reaffirms the sovereign right of States to elaborate cultural policies with a view "to protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions and reinforce international cooperation" while respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms. [see more]     Subscribe to receive what’s new on Choike.  Syndicate this site. International and Regional Organizations International NGOs and Networks Information Resources   Akanksha Organization dedicated to work with underprivileged children in Mumbai. India. Go to NGO directory Selected news Education - Thu Oct 09 2008 Learn without fear: a new report Plan has released it's new report on school violence focusing on 3 major areas: sexual violence, corporal punishment and bullying. Source: Plan International Education - Tue Oct 07 2008 Teachers speak out for decent work Education International is joining with trade unions in 115 countries in strong support of October 7, the World Day for Decent Work, and the campaign launched by the International Trade Union Federation to demand change in the world economy. Source: EI See more ... News channels Kenya: Education amidst displacement (Pambazuka Education) Mauritania: Teachers' strike adds to bac candidates' nerves (Pambazuka Education) Kenya: Management of education: Ministry 'has failed' (Pambazuka Education) Africa : Developing enabling institutions for Education For All (Pambazuka Education) See more ... Support the petition for safe school for girls

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