· May, 2010

Stories about Education from May, 2010

Saudi Arabia: Streets closed to women joggers

A street in Asir Province, Saudi Arabia, where many women liked to exercise has recently been shut off to female joggers, as it has been deemed unsafe by the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice. Katharine Ganly takes a look at some of the blogger reactions to this development.

Video: Kids News Network turns to web

  8 May 2010

Through the Kids News Network in different countries throughout the world, children now have the opportunity to watch TV news magazines which are specifically geared towards them, also giving them a space to voice their opinions and find out about current events.

Trinidad & Tobago: Reality Elections

  6 May 2010

This Beach Called Life says: “The election results on May 24th, regardless of who wins, will be interesting as it will show what the country isn’t willing to tolerate …”, while KnowTnT.com offers this gem: “‘You know what de difference is between de election an’ reality television?’ Wait for it…...

Jamaica: Strike

  4 May 2010

Girl With A Purpose reports that Jamaica's teachers are on strike, protesting the government's “inability to pay them the $4 billion in retroactive salaries owed…”