Can universities survive the uncertainty of COVID-19?

International. World Education Blog, 27 April 

G7 to boost girls’ education and women’s employment in recovery from Covid-19 pandemic

International. ReliefWeb, 3 May

COVID studies note online learning stress, fewer cases in schools with protocols

USA. CIDRAP, 30 April

Study finds kids under 10 unlikely to spread coronavirus at school

International. Healthline, 29 April

COVID-19, the educational equity crisis, and the opportunity ahead

USA. Brookings Institution, 29 April

U.S. Department of Education launches best practices clearinghouse to highlight innovative practices for reopening schools and campuses

USA. USDOE, 30 April

Revitalising education for the Covid generation

Pakistan. The Express Tribune, 3 May

The impact of the digital divide on student mobility

International. University World News, 8 May

Four steps to reopening schools and recovering learning losses

Bangladesh. Daily Star, 5 May 

COVID-19 school closures in the DRC: Impact on the health, protection and education of children and youth (May 2021)

Democratic Republic of Congo. UNICEF, May 2021

Education expenditure, enrolment dynamics, and the impact of COVID-19 on learning in Jordan

Jordan. World Bank, 28 April

Research-practice partnerships can help our youngest learners in times of crisis and recovery

USA. Brookings Institution, 4 May

The European Child Guarantee: An opportunity to invest in early childhood development

Europe. EPHA, 3 May

Lessons learned from virtual early care and education coaching during COVID-19

USA. ChildTrends, 28 April

CBSE revises assessment and evaluation pattern for new academic session 

India. Times of India, 28 April

Refreshing our national curriculum

New Zealand. Ministry of Education, 2021

Australia’s school curriculum: What are the proposed changes, and what’s the fuss about ‘invasion’?

Australia. Guardian, 30 April

Time to augment quality of education through academic audit & assessment 

India. Times of India, 8 May

Remote learning during COVID-19 pandemic gave some Black students reprieve from racism, parents say

USA. ABC 7 Chicago, 5 May

Sustaining inclusive, culturally responsive schooling in Malta

Malta. Times of Malta, 8 May

Re-imagine learning for students with disabilities

India. BBG, 1 May

Videoconference on the European Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021–2030

Europe. European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education, 28 April

How to create an inclusive education programme for children with learning disabilities

India. India Today, 28 April

Every child has a right to education, says Dara Foundation project director

Kazakhstan. Astana Times, 28 April

Thailand and UNESCO educating stateless children

Thailand. Royal Thai Embassy, May 2021

Two-part learning series: Inclusive education for girls with disabilities

International. United Nations Girls' Education Initiative, 25 May-9 June

Working together to celebrate differences and inclusion: A discussion with young activists for persons with disabilities and neurodivergent learners (On-demand recording)

International. UNESCO Futures of Education, 30 April 

The future of education? Flexible formats, soft skills, collaboration and responsible leadership

International. Forbes, 3 May

The future of education is here - Online education and e-Gurukuls at all levels - Kulpati

Ghana. Modern Ghana, 28 April

2020 Global Education Monitoring Report launched nationally in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe. UNESCO, 26 April

Reimagining education for all in Africa

Africa. Arab Times, 4 May

NWEA launches "The Continuing Educator" podcast exploring professional learning strategies for the post-COVID era

USA. PR Newswire, 26 April

The International Task Force on Teachers, UNESCO, and Hamdan Foundation reflect on the changing nature of the teaching profession

International. MENAFN, 28 April

Educational futures across generations: Conversations about the future of education in global and local contexts

International. UNESCO Futures of Education, 27 April

Five opportunities for children we must seize now

International. UNICEF, 2021

UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development

International. UNESCO, 17-19 May

UNESCO Chair DCMÉT - Symposium on Democracy, Global Citizenship and Transformative Education

International. UNESCO, 17-21 May

Large study analyzes two different classes of ADHD drugs in preschool-age children

USA. PR Newswire, 4 May

STEM centres can elevate interest in science

Ethiopia. University World News, 29 April

Understanding Diversity in STEM: WMPD (Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities) Day

International. National Science Foundation, 12 May

New national centre will ‘unleash the power of AI’ in education

United Kingdom. FE News, 27 April

How can real-time performance data lead to better education outcomes?

International. Brookings Institution, 6 May

The viralization of online education: Learning beyond the time of the coronavirus

Tatiana Stofella Sodré Rossini, Miriam Maia do Amaral & Edméa Santos
International. Prospects, 4 May

Using the pandemic to decolonize nature: Interrogating pragmatic education

William J. Foley Jr.
International. Prospects, 28 April

Why flipping the classroom is not enough: Digital curriculum making after the pandemic

Susanne Backes, Isabell Baumann, Dominic Harion, Sabrina Sattler & Thomas Lenz
International. Prospects, 28 April

Covid-19 and In(di)genuity: Lessons from Indigenous resilience, adaptation, and innovation in times of crisis

Kiera Brant-Birioukov
Canada. Prospects, 28 April

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