The Africa Education Initiative - AMBASSADORS GIRLS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (AEI-AGSP) Girls' Mentoring Resource Guide was originally conceived to provide activities, information, and ideas to those men and women who provide mentoring to the girls in the program. The Resource Guide targets scholarship recipients from ages 10 and older. It was designed to offer these girls the skills, knowledge, and ability to navigate everyday life and to prepare for a healthy adulthood. In 2007, however, USAID announced the expansion of the program to reach vulnerable boys with scholarships and mentoring. Much of the content in these lessons is equally applicable to boys. For example, boys have just as great a need as girls to understand human reproductive systems, career questions, or how to resist peer pressure. The sessions on topics such as gender and the importance of girls' education can also help boys by enabling them to play a more positive and supportive role in their families and communities. New supplementary materials are being developed that provide suggestions for adapting these materials for boys. New modules will address some topics not covered in the Resource Guide or expand on certain key issues included here. Although the activities in the present Resource Guide are certainly adaptable for boys or mixed groups, the original language that refers to participants as girls has been preserved. Finally, while this book is aimed at mentors, it is also a useful tool for those in organizations who are seeking to train mentors or other youth leaders. (2009)
World Education
Founded in 1951 to meet the needs of the educationally disadvantaged, World Education provides training and technical assistance in nonformal education across a wide array of sectors. Registered as a private voluntary organization, World Education has worked in over 50 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as in the United States.
World Education contributes to individual growth, strengthens the capacity of local partner institutions, catalyzes community and national development. World Education's approach is characterized by a commitment to meaningful and equal partnership that is flexible and evolves over time, and is based on mutual interest and trust. In its role as catalyst, World Education strives to develop assets such as good health, literacy, numeracy, business and civic participation skills, and access to credit. World Education promotes local autonomy by partnering with stakeholders to plan and implement their programs for social and economic change, appropriate to the local context and the needs of grassroots constituents.
NASA’ education
NASA’s journeys into air and space have deepened humankind’s understanding of the universe, advanced technology breakthroughs, enhanced air travel safety and security, and expanded the frontiers of scientific research. These accomplishments share a common genesis: education. As the United States begins the second century of flight, the Nation must maintain its commitment to excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to ensure that the next generation of Americans can accept the full measure of their roles and responsibilities in shaping the future. NASA will continue the Agency’s tradition of investing in the Nation’s education programs and supporting the country’s educators who play a key role in preparing, inspiring, exciting, encouraging, and nurturing the young minds of today who will be the workforce of tomorrow.
In 2006 and beyond, NASA will continue to pursue three major education goals:
-- Strengthening NASA and the Nation's future workforce
-- Attracting and retaining students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, disciplines
-- Engaging Americans in NASA's mission
Education and the World Bank
Education is central to development and a key to attaining the Millennium Development Goals. It is one of the most powerful instruments for reducing poverty and inequality and lays a foundation for sustained economic growth. The World Bank's strategic thrust is to help countries integrate education into national economic strategies and develop holistic education systems responsive to national socio economic needs. The World Bank is committed to help countries achieve Education For All (EFA) and, through Education for the Knowledge Economy (EKE), build dynamic knowledge societies
England bank education
The Bank offers a range of resources and services to build awareness and understanding of its role and functions, and of central banking more generally. For the public, there is a large range of material on why inflation matters, Museum presentations and displays for all ages and a public enquiry service.
For young people, there is material on money, prices and the economy, including an annual competition for secondary school students. For other central bankers, the Bank's Centre for Central Banking Studies conducts seminars and provides expert advice to monetary institutions throughout the world.
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Education in England
Education in England is overseen by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. At a local level the local authorities take responsibility for implementing policy for public education and state schools.
Full-time education is compulsory for all children aged between 5 and 16 (inclusive). Students may then continue their secondary studies for a further two years (sixth form), leading most typically to an A level qualification, although other qualifications and courses exist, including GNVQ and the International Baccalaureate. The leaving age for compulsory education was raised to 18 by the Education and Skills Act 2008. The change will take effect in 2013 for 17 year olds and 2015 for 18 year olds.[8] State-provided schools are free of charge to students, and there is also a tradition of independent schooling, but parents may choose to educate their children by any suitable means.
Higher education typically begins with a 3-year Bachelor's Degree. Postgraduate degrees include Master's Degrees, either taught or by research, and Doctor of Philosophy, a research degree that usually takes at least 3 years. Universities require a Royal Charter in order to issue degrees, and all but one are financed by the state with a low level of fees for students.
Diploma universitario (university diploma),
The studies at specialized schools take 2 to 5 years, depending on the field of specialization. A duration of research activity is included.
The preferred subjects are Agriculture, Architecture, Economics, Pharmacy, Law, Engineering, Humanities, Modern Languages and Education, Biomedicine, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Natural Sciences, Physics and Mathematics and Political Science.
Hence the scope and depth of education in Italy is pretty commendable.
Kabhi Khamosh Bethogi
