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Southwest State Official Unveils Plans for Teacher Training Hub in Baidoa

Baidoa (AX) — In a moment that marks a significant milestone in the educational landscape of the Southwest region, the leader of the Southwest state, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, took an important step forward by officially laying the foundation stone for a new Teacher Training Center in Baidoa, the administrative heart of the state. This ceremony, held on a sunny Saturday, was not merely a formality; it was a celebration of hope and a commitment to the future. The event was graced by an array of distinguished…

From a Modest Nigerian Teacher to Thriving in the U.S. Job Market

My Journey from Nigeria to the United States: A Narrative of Transformation When the idea of relocating from Nigeria to the United States first crossed my mind, I was acutely aware that this wasn't going to be an easy task—especially with a degree from a Nigerian university firmly in hand. It's an aspiration many share, yet few fully understand the complexities involved. Having studied Education and English at the University of Uyo, I carried a sense of pride for my academic endeavors and my years of…

Eight Individuals Face Trial in France in Connection with the 2020 Beheading of a Teacher

The father of a French student, whose testimony regarding the use of caricatures depicting the Prophet Mohammad in a free speech lesson contributed to the gruesome murder of a teacher, is now facing trial on charges of associating with a terrorist network. This chilling sequence of events unfolded in 2020 when Samuel Paty, aged 47, introduced his class to the caricatures. In retaliation, an 18-year-old assailant from Chechnya brutally attacked him outside his school located in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, a suburb of…

Minnesota Teacher Awarded Grant for Somali Oral History Initiative

“If the Somali language were to vanish, we would lose its vibrant culture and profound oral history," she remarked earnestly. "The initiative, Sing-Again, represents my hope for relishing and rejoicing in the language. The narrative isn't solely about somber displacement or becoming a refugee; that’s not a tale we wish to dwell on constantly." Hassan secured a notable Minnesota Legacy Cultural Heritage Grant amounting to $121,394. She mentioned that a significant portion will fuel the book's publication, while some funds…

schools paralyzed by teacher strike

In Zimbabwe, schools, colleges and colleges did not open their doors on Monday 28 September after a six-month closure in connection with the Covid epidemic. The eight teachers' associations in the country have launched an unlimited strike movement. They condemn the write-off of their salaries, but also the lack of funds and equipment to protect themselves from the pandemic. Hundreds of schools remained empty Monday after the call from the eight teachers' associations in the country. For several months, they have been…

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