UNESCO updates distance-learning guide for the 776.7 million children worldwide affected by school closures

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ISW now awards certificates for distance learning
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The Institute of Social Work (ISW) in collaboration with Regional Psychosocial Support Initiatives (REPSSI) has awarded certificates to 70 social workers working at community level with orphans, street children and people living with HIV/Aids.

>The government yesterday admitted that it owes Sh51 billion in arrears to food suppliers to public boarding schools countrywide, something that has affected the smooth running of the institutions.

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Learning about the School of St Jude
The Guyra Argus
On Tuesday St Mary of the Angels were very fortunate to receive a visit from Mr Felix Mollel from The School of St Jude in Tanzania. Felix Mollel with Sharon Wittig (Photo by Simon Scott). Felix started working at the school as a bus driver in 2005, and is now ...
Maasai man proves education best weapon against povertyWarrnambool Standard

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For Burundian children in Tanzania, a safe place for learning
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NYARUGUSU, United Republic of Tanzania, 12 August 2015 – As he talks about his love for school and his friends, Levis grins widely. It was just a few weeks ago, however, that the 15-year-old and his family were forced to leave their home in Burundi to ...
Tanzania, United Republic ofUNICEF (press release)

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>Agha Khan Standard Six pupils last week raised their voices for racial unity and quality.  The programme is part of the school’s Inquiry-Based learning curriculum. Inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning has a potential to increase intellectual engagement and foster deep understanding through the development of a hands-on, minds-on and ‘research-based disposition’ towards teaching and learning.