Education

As we know, in Tajikistan (as in many countries) there are problems with unemployment and corruption. And so, in Tajikistan many people have migrated to Russia for work. Over time, students have started to go to work and leave school with the thought that they would be able to simply purchase a certificate (diploma) when the time comes for graduation. But they forget that a piece of paper called “certificate is- nothing without knowledge. Here the question arises, do their parents think of sending their children out to work or to study?

On November 9, 2010 the principal of school #1 in Sarband, during the daily line-up, announced that on November 15th the International Olympiad will take place in our school. Those who pass all 3 rounds will be sent to Russia or Turkey to study for free at several universities. This scholarship and Olympiad are a great chance for Tajik students with good knowledge to study abroad. I was very excited about it and decided to participate in International Olympiad. All subjects which we study at school were presented on the competition. I chose to participate in English competition.

Qurghon-Teppa, Tajikistan- A fifth grade student, Safarov Parviz, wasn’t an obedient child in his family. At school, his studying and behavior weren’t exemplary; because of his laziness he didn’t do his homework and always fought with other boys from the class. Parviz had been spending most of his free time in the streets. His mother, Mosafar, didn’t know what to do or how to make her son study, but American Corner changed this kid in a positive way. In February 2011, American Corner Qurghon-Teppa had an event during the Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week.

“Knowledge is our power, money is our weakness”.

Since April of 2005 teenagers of Khujand have been learning about the USA through books, movies, discussion, music clubs, internet and other resources from American Corner (AC), Khujand.

Watch the first part of a series of discussions with journalist Stacie Chan from Redwood City Patch. In this interview, the WYN reporting team at Peapod Academy in California, U.S., asked her about hyerlocal news.

BOSTON, U.S. – In an effort to crack down on deficit, rising costs and over-spending, the Boston Public School system is instituting a new budget system this upcoming year. Instead of allotting certain amounts of money to each school, they plan to institute a "weighted student budget."

Students in Oman are reporting and sharing stories on their school blogs. They are part of the MEPI High School Journalism Education Program. Take a look by clicking on the images below.
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iEARN and ICFJ hosted an online discussion with youth journalists from around the world to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3.