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  • Tuesday, 07 September 2010
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Approaches to math differ around the world. In Japan, millions of children study the abacus for fun after school.

Approaches to math differ around the world. In Japan, millions of children study the abacus for fun after school.

Bringing the Beauty of Math to Life

Book explores extraordinary mathematical achievements

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Education Begins at Home in Many US Households

Homeschooling has broadened to include parents of all faiths

High school football player Samee Khan takes to the practice field during Ramadan.

Ramadan Tests US Teen Athletes

Abstaining from food and drink during the daylight hours proves challenging for Muslim high school sports players

Ehren Alcindor of New Orleans cries as he leans against the Industrial Canal flood wall during a public commemoration on the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, 29 Aug 2010

Tulane University Plays Big Role in New Orleans Recovery

Tulane University students volunteer countless hours every year to help New Orleans recover five years after hurricane Katrina

Map of Ethiopia

Ethiopia Bans Distance Education, Cracks Down on Private Universities

Ethiopia banned off-campus education, ordered private universities to close degree programs in law and education

Iranian opposition supporters living in Greece hold a banner during a protest against Iran's Islamic regime in Athens

Author Charts How English is Becoming 'Globish'

As more non-native speakers use English to communicate, one author argues their simplified language is a powerful new global dialect

A tutor helps a class at the Kakuma Distance Learning Center in northern Kenya, Aug 2010

Refugees Pursue University Education at Camp in Northern Kenya

University of South Africa, Jesuit Refugee Service offer program at Kakuma Refugee Camp

Fabian Barnes with students at the Dance Institute of Washington

Dancer Offers Training to Low-Income Children

Formerly with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, Fabian Barnes reaches out to under-served young people in Washington, DC

Joe Marshall founded the Omega Boys Club 23 years ago with the goal of keeping kids alive and out of jail.

Former Teacher Keeps at-Risk Kids on Right Track

When too many of his students ended up dead or in prison, Joe Marshall set out to give them a better future

Florida law students talk to homeowners facing foreclosure.

Law Students Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

Last line of defense for families facing loss of their homes

Joseph Shiroko, founder of Brian Resource Center, communicates with a student in sign language

Kenyan Boarding School Provides Hope for Physically-Challenged

In Kenya, educational, career opportunities almost non-existent for people born with multiple physical challenges

Aaron Harper

US Teachers Await Fate After Jobs Bill Passage

Many laid-off teachers hope to be rehired within next couple of weeks after Congress approved funding for states

Singapore Math Adds Up for US Teachers

Teaching fewer basics in a more indepth way, Singapore method encourages young minds to think mathematically

President Barack Obama speaks at the University of Texas in Austin, 09 Aug 2010

Obama: Education is Gateway to Prosperity

President says that US must boost educational achievement if it is to thrive economically and compete on world stage

(From left to right) Linda Amrou and Amirah Al-Gaheem study at Zaytuna College in California.

America's First Muslim College Opens This Fall

US institution hopes to cultivate native-born Islamic scholars

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