Literacy and peace celebrated for World Literacy Day
The link between higher levels of reading and writing as a panacea for war is being celebrated today (September 8th) in UNESCO's World Literacy Day. As part of the celebrations, […]
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UK children less likely to read than in Latin America, claims study
Youngsters in the UK are less likely to read for pleasure than their peers in other countries like Peru, Albania and Kazakhstan. In findings published by the Organisation for Economic […]
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Musical game used to develop child literacy skills
Experts at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) have created a new game that uses songs to help young children improve their literacy skills. The GCU researchers worked alongside Leeds-based digital agency […]
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Mexican schools disrupted by gang violence
The drug-related violence that plagues Mexico has become a growing problem for educators in the country, according to reports. Last week, 140 elementary schools in the coastal city of Acapulco […]
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Mexican police officer arrested over casino blaze
A police officer has been arrested in connection with the recent arson attack that killed 52 people at a casino in Monterrey, northern Mexico. The incident, which took place in […]
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London job applicants ‘lacked basic literacy skills’
The director of London's newest shopping centre has revealed his shock at discovering many prospective employees at the facility lacked the ability to read and write. Remedial tuition was organised […]
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Mexico police seeking suspects after arson
The Mexican police force are seeking seven suspects following an arson attack on a casino in Medina that resulted in the deaths of 52 individuals. Up to 12 perpetrators are […]
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Funding to help provide more teachers in Glasgow
A new round of government funding has delivered an extra £500,000 for schools in Glasgow to take on extra teachers. 26 of the 30 secondary level institutions in the city […]
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Finalists announced for Billboard Mexican Music Awards
The contenders for the first annual Billboard Mexican Music Awards have been announced, with singer Gerardo Ortiz leading the way. Ortiz has been nominated in ten different categories for the […]
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