Tag: World
The World Lights up for Int’l Literacy Day
UNESCO raises awareness for the importance of literacy to sustainable development.
On September 8th, communities from all corners of the world celebrated UNESCO’s International Literacy...
Second Minnesota District Offers World Language Certificate
Rochester Public Schools is joining Minneapolis by offering seniors with bilingual ability the opportunity to earn a world language certificate that will count toward...
World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Award Deadline
The deadline for submissions for the 2014 WISE Awards is 13.00 GMT January 15, 2014. Six innovative educational projects will be awarded $20,000 each...
Survey of World Languages in Congress
In an effort to create a broad picture of second language capabilities among Americans, the National Council for Languages and International Studies (NCLIS) (www.languagepolicy.org)...
Britain’s World Language Crisis
An investigation carried out by U.K.-based The Guardian has revealed the dire state of foreign language education in the country. The report shows that...
One Hispanic World
Spain's education, culture and sports minister called for the creation of a common cultural market of the Spanish language at the close of the...
U.S. 4th Grade Reading Among Best in World
U.S. 4th Grade Reading Among Best in World
Maybe our schools are better than we are being led to believe! Results of the 2011 PIRLS...
U.S. 4th Grade Reading Among Best in World
Maybe our schools are better than we are being led to believe!
Results of the 2011 PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) show...
World Teachers’ Day
"Take a stand for teachers!" is the 2012 motto for World Teachers' Day. Celebrations are being organized around the world. UNESCO calls on everyone...
