Blog #10: How China has fallen in love with private education

Summary:

In China the college entrance exams are called gaokao. A good score in the gaokao will open the doors to the country's most prestigious universities, granting access not only to the best education and the chance to work overseas but also to an elite Rolodex of upper-echelon contacts. For the students that miss out on their gaokao/ or did poor, the years of tutoring and months of cramming could mean relegation to a provincial university and the oblivion of a major city “ant colony”—the shared dormitory accommodation that awaits graduates trying to find work in China’s urban centers. The number of Chinese studying in the United States has increased more than fourfold from about 60,000 in 2004 to more than 274,000 in 2014, according to figures from the Institution for International Education. China now has accounts for almost a third of international students in the U.S, marking an historic high.

Analysis:

I personally feel like private schooling prepares students for college earlier on than public schools do. So if one can afford it than why not. However I feel like china is spending far too much money on education because they aren’t fond with the traditional based curriculum. So they are in the process of changing it and they are trying to bridge the gap of high class and middle class by having affordable education for middle classes as well. Which I think is a good idea, education is one of the key essentials of a society progression.

Candace Burton

4/27/15

12:00 am

http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/21/world/asia/china-private-education/index.html

Blog#9: Syria’s simmering crisis

Summary:

Even though they fled a war zone, the Syrian children who are on recess at the Zaatari Refugee Camp in Jordan are no different from kids elsewhere. Even though they went through hardships of living at the camp, they were still considered the lucky ones because they were still able to receive education. While at least half of Syrian refugee children were not.  Syria was facing a lost generation because the civil war was destroying their society. The United Nations announced earlier this month that Syrians are now the largest refugee population in the world—more than 7.5 million Syrians are displaced internally, while another 3.2 million are registered refugees in neighboring countries. Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, and Egypt have been remarkably generous hosts to the Syrian children. However, the influx is so large that it’s changing some countries demographics, with refugees comprising at least 20% of Lebanon’s population, 10% of Jordan’s, and 10 to 20% border areas in Turkey, according to the State Department and U.N. All this is leaving education in crisis across the host countries. Each country have allowed the children to have access to the public education system, barriers remain, including school space shortages, having to learn new languages, transportation, the need for children to work for their family’s survival, and bullying. In addition, many are putting off school in the belief that their return to Syria is imminent.

Analysis

I really feel bad for the Syrian children because they did not choose this war, the war chose them. However, they are paying for it. As I mentioned before I am a huge advocate in not only education but for quality education. I think it is a good thing that these other countries are being hosts to the Syrian children, but I do not that they are benefiting from it. In fact, they are in a way being blame for a lot of things such as overcrowded classrooms. But their education is just as much important as the next child. I think that if planned out correctly I think that the Syrian children wouldn't have to suffer from poor education.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/21/opinion/culbertson-syria-education/index.html

Candace Burton

4/22/15

3:00pm

Blog#8: Dream Deferred: Syrian refugee dreams of finishing her education

Dream Deferred: Syrian refugee dreams of finishing her education

Summary

This article is about a girl who was in the process of finishing up her studies when the war began four years ago. She attended a university where she was seeking a degree in English literature in hopes of becoming a teacher. She believed that the younger generations was Syria’s future and that they are the ones who will rebuild their country. Three years ago her family was forced to leave their home near Damascus, in east Ghouta before chemical warfare was used. They stayed in Syria for the next year, moving from one house to another, from one village to another. During this time they never truly felt safe due to the fact that every other day the place was being bombed. Eventually they made the choice to leave Syria and relocate to Jordan.  They have been in Jordan for two years in hopes of returning to their hometown. The girl dreams of going back Syria in hopes of being the type of teacher that has inspired her in so many ways. But her dream seems unreachable due to the obstacles she is facing.

Analysis

Education is something that is really important to me. Simply because I know that without it I wouldn’t be able to be successful in life. My dream as well is to become an educator thanks to a teacher who once inspired me growing up. I want to be able to give a child with dreams hope that that dream can come true. Being a college student is challenging in many aspects especially financially so I know how it feels to not have enough money to pay for school.

Candace Burton

4/10/15

11:20

http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/30/world/iyw-syria-education-deferred/index.html

Blog #6:Europe’s Budget Crisis hits Universities

Europe’s Budget Crisis hits Universities

Summary:

St. Patrick’s college, Drumcondra, Ireland has been training teachers for more than 135 years, for the past two decades as an autonomous college of Dublin city university. However, in September it received a letter stating that it would become a much more integral part of the university. Proposed merges between teaching college and universities are part of a government plan to allow the Irish higher education system to educate more people better with less money. The Irish changes are part of a larger trend of cost-cutting and reorganization that has drawn student protests across the Continent, as European countries try to balance a largely socialized, affordable higher education system against budget constraints. Despite the weather conditions, several thousand students protested against tuition increases and divestment in higher education Wednesday in London, according to organizers. Students, who are among the first group to feel the brunt of cuts, have taken their frustration to the streets and campuses. The president of the Union of Students in Ireland was arrested when he refused to take his seat in the visitors’ gallery during a debate about college fees and grant at the Dail, the lower house of the Irish Parliament, The Irish Independent reported.

Analysis:

I think I any situation involving budget cuts is hard to adapt to. Funding depends on individual national and state budgets. The crisis has affected each place differently. Personally, I think that higher education is already costly as it is so why must we students be put at a disadvantages and have to cough up more money just to get an education.

Candace Burton

3/27/15

4:13 am

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/26/world/europe/europes-budget-crisis-hits-universities.html?_r=0

Blog 5: Europe Trying to Catch Up in Teaching e-Business

Blog 5: Europe Trying to Catch Up in Teaching e-Business

Summary

Google announced that it would sponsor a chair at H.E.C. Paris, which is one of the most prestigious business schools in France. The news was welcomed by not only academics but digital entrepreneurs as well. The Google@HEC chair -- the first direct investment by the company in a business school—is seen as a sign that Europe is finally trying to catch up with the United States in teaching digital entrepreneurship. Even though it was the first European foray into this field, it comes amid the realization that universities in Europe are lagging behind their U.S counterparts. Dr. Peyrache believe that the students were becoming more interested in the subject. If this would have been years ago, most of H.E.C’s graduates would have found employment in big corporations or consulting firms, but the more recent graduates were more likely to go at it alone. The grandes ecoles, the elite French schools where most corporate or government leaders are traditionally trained, have been teaching digital entrepreneurship for several years.

Analysis

I think that Europe’s idea of catching up their teaching of e-business is a wonderful thing. The internet has become very popular over the years and is continue to grow. Everyone is using it, whether it be for business, social networks, e-mailing, or research. It is shown hat with online businesses, if successful, could go global within five years. I think this is an important program to have because not everyone is given the opportunity or have the time to physically own a traditional business. This would be a benefit for those who have other obligations.

Candace Burton

3/23/15

12:45

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/25/world/europe/europe-trying-to-catch-up-in-teaching-e-business.html?module=ArrowsNav&contentCollection=Europe&action=keypress&region=FixedLeft&pgtype=article&_r=0

Blog # 5, Lacretia Benton, Education in Africa needs radical overhauling - Spio

 Education in Africa needs radical overhauling - Spio

The Minister for Trade and Industry of Ghana, Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah has told a summit conference on Higher Education in Africa that the content of the continent’s educational system needs radical overhauling if African University graduates are to more readily find employment.
The former Education Minister was of the view that until African countries got help from their own industrialists to change the curriculum of their schools, especially in the secondary and tertiary sector, Africa will continue to produce graduates who will find a hard time finding jobs or starting their own businesses. Dr. Spio was speaking at the three-day African Higher Education Summit, attended by some 800 ministers, ambassadors, university vice chancellors and professors, educational planners, as well as officials of major multilateral and bilateral institutions and non-governmental organizations.
He disclosed that having been Minister of Education and now working as Minister of Trade and Industry, he had become keenly aware of the total disconnect between what most African economies need and the knowledge content of graduates most African schools and colleges were producing. The Minister stated that a three-way consultation needs to be held urgently between governments, industry and academia to introduce a whole new set of relevant knowledge into the education curriculum, to ensure that graduates could become more employable or could begin their own businesses. He said non-governmental organizations like the African Business Center for Developing Education (ABCDE) could be among agencies that could initiate and manage a range of programs to bring professionals and industrialists into classroom to help change the limited range of knowledge content most students are exposed to. Dr. Spio-Garbrah urged that through internships, attachments, career counseling and guidance, industrial days, excursions, mentorships and other interventions, it was possible for entities such as ABCDE to bring the world of business and industry closer to classrooms.

http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=351166

Blog post #4, 11:30 pm, 3/6/2015, Education, Lacretia Benton

The first ladies of the United States and Japan are planning to discuss boosting girls' education around the world. Mrs. Obama will visit Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan, from March 18-20 and end the trip with a March 21-22 stop in Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia, the White House said Tuesday.Cambodia is an interesting choice for the first lady. President Barack Obama became the first U.S. president to visit Cambodia in late 2012 after his re-election. White House officials insisted at the time that Obama was only going because Cambodia was the host for two annual regional summits he has made a point of attending. Obama appeared visibly unhappy during the brief visit. The president and first lady, the parents of two teenage girls, both say their own success would not have been possible without education, and everywhere they travel they encourage young people to finish school. In the U.S., Mrs. Obama also leads a separate initiative encouraging young people to continue their education after high school. The administration is putting under the “Let Girls Learn” umbrella a range of programs currently operating largely across Africa and the Middle East that focus on education, empowerment and leadership, health and nutrition, gender-based violence, and early and forced marriage. In Japan, Mrs. Obama will highlight the importance the two countries place on international girls’ education. President Obama traveled to the close U.S. ally on a state visit last April, and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is due to make a reciprocal visit soon. Cambodia is one of 11 countries included in the first year of the “Let Girls Learn” program to be run by the Peace Corps.

http://www.salon.com/2015/03/03/us_first_lady_plans_mid_march_visit_to_japan_cambodia/

Blog#4: Indonesia Envisions More Religion in Schools

Summary

Millions of children in Indonesian elementary schools may no longer have separate science classes starting in June, which is the beginning of their next school year. If approved by the government there would be a curriculum overhaul that would merge science and social studies with other classes. This would allow more time for religious education. The proposal was posted online in November and December for public comment. Once the feedback is analyzed a team of experts shortly to develop new lesson plans. Ibnu Hamid, an Education Ministry spokesman, said that the feedback showed that people generally agreed with the curriculum changes but were concerned that there would not be enough time to train teachers and prepare new textbooks. The officials who backed the changes say that more religious instruction is needed because a lack of moral development has led to an increase in violence and vandalism among youths, and that could fuel social unrest and corruption in the future. Musliar Kasim believed that not too many students had character, tolerance for others, as well as empathy for others. Mr. Hamid said that the aim was to create a “balance between attitude, skills and knowledge.”

Analysis

I believe that religion indeed is important to teach however, I feel like they children once a certain age should be able to choose the religion he/she prefers. Another problem I have with the thought of merging science and social studies with other subjects to make room for more religious education is bizarre. I think that all subjects are important and can be applied to in your everyday life. So it is very important to allow equal amounts of time for all subjects.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/07/world/asia/in-indonesia-science-may-give-way-to-religion.html

Candace Burton

3/6/2015

7:33 pm

Blog #3: U.S. Textbook Skews History, Prime Minister of Japan Says

Summary

The Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan criticized an American textbook that he said inaccurately depicted Japans actions during World War II, opening a new front in a battle to sway American views of the country’s a wartime history. Mr. Abe also pledged to increase efforts to fight what he referred to as “mistaken views a broad concerning Japan’s wartime actions, when the Japanese military conquered much of Asia.” A high school textbook that was published by McGraw-Hill Education was singled out by Mr. Abe. He said that it contained the sort of negative portrayals that Japan must do more combat. In particular, he objected to a description of women forced to work in Japanese military brothels during the war, a highly fraught issue in Japan and elsewhere in Asia. McGraw-Hill defended its textbook, saying the information in the textbook is supported by historical facts.

Analysis 

I feel as though the prime minister has every right to be able to express his concerns about his country’s history. I was always told that there are always two sides to a story. I’m not saying that the information that our in our history books are one hundred percent incorrect. However, I do believe that some important information may not have been mentioned.  Take African American history and the civil rights movement for an example. There were a lot of facts that I didn’t know about slavery until I researched it on my own. As well as underrepresentation of our successes as a race. I think that every race, ethnicity, and culture’s history should be told truthfully. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/30/world/asia/japans-premier-disputes-us-textbooks-portrayal-of-comfort-women.html?_r=1

Candace Burton

2/20/15

2:11

Blog#2: UMass-Lowell and Raytheon Unite on Kuwait Degree Project

Summary:

The University of Massachusetts Lowell made an announcement that they were teaming up with a defense contractor to offer degree programs in Kuwait. Their decision to do this didn't set well with some people however, higher-education experts said that the deal is not as unusual as it appears. This project would allow the University of Massachusetts Lowell to serve as many as 1,200 students in the next few years. All it requires is a contractor (Raytheon Company) to contribute $50 million which would help cover the cost of the first seven years of operation. The chief executive of the Business-Higher Education Forum thought it was a good idea. The Raytheon Company is very well-known. They have worked with universities in the United States to design academic programs in fields like cyber security. By offering a degree program in Kuwait it will allow the University of Massachusetts Lowell to have a bigger presence on the global stage.

Analysis:

I think it is a good idea to add a degree program in Kuwait. I think the students would not only benefit from it but also appreciate it. Education is very important and without it you have nothing. No matter the country you are from. It may be challenging and even take some time but I definitely think it is worth it. I also think that when considering the staff it does not need to be taken lightly. The staff should be not only be qualified to teach but they should also have to go through some kind of cultural training. This would help them to better understand their students, help them know how they need to be taught and teach them to respect their cultural. These students should have the best of the best.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/22/world/middleeast/umass-lowell-and-raytheon-unite-on-kuwait-degree-project.html?_r=0

Candace Burton

9:35 pm

2/14/15

Blog#1: Obama's Community-College Plan: A Reading List

Summary:

President Obama went to Tennessee with the state’s Republican governor and two Republican senators, to introduce his plan for free community college. If approved by the congressional, the plan would apply to students attending a two-year college. This would include part time students. So as long as the college offered credits that could transfer to a four-year college or provide training that led to jobs. The odds of a Republican congress passing an Obama proposal on any issue are very slim. But if some Republicans showed an interest there is a great chance that congress will pass a related program. Or even states and local governments could decide to implement their own, smaller versions of the Obama plan. The Obama plan was influenced by a proposal from Sara Goldrick- Rab and Nancy Kendall, professors at the University of Wisconsin. Their proposal argued that the current financial aid systems is broken. Which is the reason for “students from high-income families who enter college are now six times more likely than those from low-income families to complete bachelor’s degrees by age 25.”

Analysis:

Every school year there are many students who are stressing over how they are going to pay for school. Whether the reason be that they don’t get enough money they need for financial aid, unable to get approved for student loans, or just not being able to get any funding. The Obama’s community- college plan would give this students the advantage of a fresh start and not having to stress about paying for college for the first two years. I started off at a community college and was unable to received financial aid due to my mother’s income. However, I have three younger siblings that my mom also has to support. So for my two years at community college I paid for my tuition, classes, and books. If the Obama plan was around I definitely would have taken an advantage of it.  

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/10/upshot/obamas-community-college-plan-a-reading-list.html?abt=0002&abg=1

Candace Burton

7:21 pm

2/8/15

Blog 10: State of Education Address on Keeping Promises, Placing Students First

In Guam, the Department of Education Superintendent Jon Fernandez looks back and recognizes the educational achievements over the past year. Some of the most notable achievements include schools reopening facilities, new Science Technology Engineering and Math classrooms, playgrounds reopened, and investments in renovations of schools that desperately need to be updated. Fernandez said, "And we stand here with a promise to never let this happen again,to never leave such a negative legacy for our students" (State of Education). Millions of dollars are also being invested in new technology for schools, such as laptops and wireless internet connections. The Superintendent is also asking the local communities to become involved in rebuilding schools. The students of Guam are noticeably scoring below average on tests and the changing of tests, standards, and curriculum is being discussed as a solution to the problem.The vision for the future includes having effective teachers, support for engaging in literacy and math during primary years of education, access to technology, and safe learning environments for students (State of Education).

This is a push toward helping future generations, something that is occurring on a global scale in today's world. Education is now being valued as one of the most important aspects of life that an individual can invest in. Governments, citizens, leaders of communities, and even students are all pushing for better education, recognizing its significance and how it can change the world and the living situation in many countries. Countries are aiming toward better technology so that they do not suffer from cultural lag and adjusting standards and curriculum so that students are not left behind in the dust and cannot adapt to the changing world. This also shows human capital theory, which says that education can be considered an investment in human capital, producing more efficient people and more productivity. If this play out to be true and education is highly invested in, then theoretically this can boost economy's around the globe and bring good economic standing to many countries, potentially shifting the power in the economy as well.

Tara Cook
November 15, 2013
2:41 p.m.
http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=39473:state-of-education-address-on-keeping-promises-placing-students-first&catid=45:guam-news&Itemid=156

Blog 10: English Proficiency Falters Among the French

English Proficiency Falters Among the French

After a museum opened up in Marseille France it became apparent that many French citizens do not know the English language. Though the museum has a European history some of the exhibits were presented in English. Others were amazed to realize some of the students had no idea how to read the language. Statistics show that France is one of the European countries that have low proficiency when it comes to understanding English. English is one of the basic forms of communication say experts and there have been debates to put English as a language back into the French school system. It has been brought to the attention of the schools that adult English proficiency is below the average rate. High schools have not been teaching this properly but with America’s influencing pop culture it has also been noted that English is rarely used. 

Unlike in France in America students are taught another language whether it be French or Spanish. This is a basic necessity that is required in all high schools before graduating and some are even making this a must in middle school. It is important that students at least know one other language with as much diversity as there is all around the world. English is indeed the basic language of communication and many countries are making it aware to their citizens that it must be known. Without the proper knowledge of English it can be detrimental as one gets older and realizes it is too late to learn the language. Schools should be enforcing it at a younger age since it is easier to comprehend and speak a language with high proficiency. Countries today work together to teach its students other languages and France should do the same if not more to improve their English proficiency. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/11/world/europe/english-proficiency-falters-among-french.html?_r=0 

Emily B. Lewis

2:28 P.M
November 15th, 2013

Health Promotion through Education Project

Health Promotion through Education Project

Turkey has come up with an idea that will promote health through education. They want to improve and to step the circumstances that cause diabetes in many of the patients. Also they are educating the patients that deal with asthma, and have a way to have rehabilitation provided to them. The whole education project if fully professional and officially qualified through the WVP; which is the working visits program. This was a project that has been donated by the European lifelong learning programs me. This highly involved institution it has actually donated as many as seventeen projects. There has been much training that has been provided to thirteen countries, that was chosen by the European Centre for development that is the (CEDEFOP) and also the Turkish National Agency. With the entire project it has been labeled as a revolution of change, because there has been a huge change that has never happened before one of the directions of the training and reason Haspil Salin Gures stated “for a healthy society, and effective, assemble and quality health care system was a must in giving health promotion (worldbulletin.net).

In the promotion and health there idea to improve their idea is to improve the preventions on the effects diabetes has on the people. They are really looking down on the importance, as well promoting everywhere to the people that come in contact with the hospital such as the patients, staff, and the whole community. The main goal of the whole health promotion is to higher the level in the physical activities, and gives information on alternating situations to the clients that may be obese. Someone that is going through breast cancer, and may, and many more. They already have a system this is put in place to promote. They have decided that they will hold health conferences that will focus on organ donations. This has been the season time around that they have afforded. They want to make sure that everyone is on the right track so that the community can be healthy and they will know the right way to be healthy.        
  
I am glad that Turkey has implemented a health promotion through education. One thing that I know is that some people wants help, but they don’t know how to get it. They want to prevent different issues that are facing. In general the health of society is at a down fall. One thing that I have personally has heard is that it is never too late to be educated and learn. With them promoting the health program. They are providing it to everyone. Not a certain age or range. Education is very important. People that might have had a health problem can become educated and get over the issues they have been facing. There can be a change due to the education that was received. Also they can help people that might have family diabetes or cancer. Health issue could be prevented before it starts. The one thing that they are turning to push is the promoting aspects. They want more than the clients, but he community. The people that are at risk. Those are the one that to be drawn down into the equation of health that they are providing. They have a goal and they are going towards it. This basically can be seen as a limited offer that can change someone’s life forever. With all the health promotions being done. This shows you how much they care about the community. They might not have everything, but they will offer education which is as legal right.

 Tess Smith

 11/15/13

 11:105am

 
Link: http://www.worldbulletin.net/index.php?aType=haber&ArticleID=122638&q=education                                                             

 

(I quoted one items from the article: titled (worldbulletin.net)

 

Blog 10: Tanzania grading scales lowered-Sarah Vestrat

Changes in Education are happening all over the world and not for the best. In Tanzania, Africa the government has decided to change the grading scales for students on two secondary school exams. This results from poor scores from the students on these exams.  The sad but true statistics from 2012 show that two out of three students failed the Tanzanian form four exams. This has caused many uproars from people in Tanzania many think this will cause the students to be lazy, they will not be challenged and will not work hard because they don’t have to. This is the new grading scale, students scoring 75-100 points would earn an A, 60-74 a B+, 50-59 a B, 40-49 a C, and 30-39 a D. Also there has been an introduction of the grade E which is a score 20-29 points.  F is still a failing grade of 19 points or lower.  The grading scale before allowed an A at 81 or higher, 60 to 80 is a B and 60 is C. The grading scale now isn’t allowing for students to get the education they need. There are many arguments against this new grading scale. They are saying there are ways to fix this is by paying the teachers more and providing books to the students. It was mentioned that that the education system should be under the state instead of government ran. Many are saying that Tanzania needs to go back when it was just state ran.

                How is this creating problems for Tanzania? Lowering the standards for grading is not allowing them to compete internationally. Also, the children who are being passed along because of the new grading scale may not be truly prepared for the next grade. The children who can pass are not being academically challenged, passing is too easy. Mentioned in the article is it will cause laziness this is true many of those who think it’s too easy will not try as hard. The children here are obviously not receiving a good education. How do you think this effects them when they move to colleges/universities? Will they be able to pass? Did their former schooling prepare them properly? All of these are good questions but how will Tanzania avoid these problems. The main thing is that even the teachers that are teaching many of the children are not prepared well for teaching the children, underpaid and not given enough books in order to educate the great number of children in their classroom. Greater payment would give teachers incentive to do their jobs and take them more seriously. Also, maybe the teachers need a training program to ensure that they are educating the children properly. I feel like the government is not trying to fix the problems but change the grading system in order to avoid the issue. The children are failing because they aren’t being prepared for these exams properly and the teachers are not doing their job.

http://sabahionline.com/en_GB/articles/hoa/articles/features/2013/11/07/feature-02

Name: Sarah Vestrat

Date: 11/4/2013

Time: 10:25

Blog 9: To Shape Young Palestinians, Hamas Creates Its Own Textbooks

To Shape Young Palestinians, Hamas Creates Its Own Textbooks

In Gaza City ninth grade students from Palestine learned about the 1929 riots about access to the western wall. They were able to learn about this due to a new textbook the school had received. This new textbook was introduced by the Islamist Hamas Movement which occurred the past fall. Textbooks have been the key topic of debate in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since they were sought out to create cultural clashes deluding historical perspectives during this territorial fight. Daniel Bar-Tal, a Tel Aviv University professor said "When a leader says something, not everyone is listening. But when we talk about textbooks, all the children, all of a particular peer group, will be exposed to a particular material." He also claimed that a textbook is the strongest card to education. However Yosef Kuperwasser, a senior Israeli official argued that "“Palestinians have developed a system of deception to English-speaking people they sell one story, and to themselves they have a different story." But he also took another approach to the textbook issue saying “Textbooks are one of the tools with which they tell their children what is the truth.” Then finally concluded “If you want real peace, it has to be based on a real change in the culture of hatred.” 

Textbooks are the key component to the basis of education all around the world. Without textbooks we are not able to uncover half of the knowledge we obtain at school. Countries all around the world have debates and wars. However the key is to make textbooks that do not favor one side or the other only covering the facts of the events that have lead us up to present day. In other countries textbooks are a major privilege to education as some countries fail the funding to even supply them to students. Yosef Kuperwasser was right when explaining that if you want the real peace all around education included it all starts with the way people are becoming culturally biased and facing pure hatred toward one another.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/04/world/middleeast/to-shape-young-palestinians-hamas-creates-its-own-textbooks.html

Emily B. Lewis

2:59 P.M.

November 8th, 2013