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Major new philanthropic commitments back education amid global conflict and pressure on aid systems
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Business champions to help shape historic early years summit
City mayors lead the way as champions for the early years
Youth Champions gather early years insights for world leaders
‘We can’t wait’: Celebrities tackle coastal walk to raise funds for ¹ú²úÊÓƵ
The charity's president Sarah Brown will be joined in Scotland by TV host Sandi Toksvig and partner Debbie, actress Arabella Weir and author Kathy Lette.
Cambodia’s leader promises big spending on education ahead of election
Prime Minister Hun Sen says 25% of the national budget will go on schooling - but critics say a new system will penalise children from poorer families.
“Special educators can inspire children with learning disabilities to succeed”
A Global Youth Ambassador from The Gambia looks at the attributes needed to help children with special needs flourish.
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Inclusive education is crucial for children with disabilities, global summit is told
Helping some of the world's most disadvantaged children were among the many commitments made to overcome stigma and discrimination.
They’re talking our language: Children learn more now their lessons are in mother tongue
Younger students in Mozambique are performing better when the teacher uses the language they speak at home, rather than the official Portuguese.
Schools in Kenya slum demolished to make way for a road
Community-run primaries were among eight schools pulled down and 30,000 people were made homeless in the Kibera area of Nairobi.
Too many children with disabilities are being failed in crucial first five years
As the Global Disability Summit is held today, a policy brief from ¹ú²úÊÓƵ says urgent action is needed on inclusive pre-primary education.
Down’s syndrome teacher inspires pre-primary children with special needs
Shéri Brynard understands the challenges and believes it¹ú²úÊÓƵ™s vital to intervene as early as possible in educating children with disabilities.Â
Girls’ education boost as India scraps tax on sanitary pads
Campaigners welcomed the move and said it will help to prevent girls staying away from school during their periods.
‘Dating service’ matches poor South African youth to jobs
As a global youth survey looks at the changing workplace needs, we spotlight an idea that links companies with potential young workers.Â