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International Education News Round-Up
(July 19-July 25, 2010)
New Report Confirms Connection between Student Learning and School Leadership
(EducationNews.org 07/21/2010)
A study shows that leadership makes its mark largely by strengthening a school’s “professional community” – an environment where teachers work together to improve classroom instruction.
School buildings not fit for purpose, say teachers
(Telegraph.co.uk 07/21/2010 Nick Collins)
A new survey reveals that more than one in four teachers say their school buildings are not fit for learning.
Science exam too easy, says regulator
(Guardian.co.uk 07/22/2010 Jessica Shepherd)
In England, a report says that GCSE science exam sat last summer did not test students adequately.
Eighteen New Classrooms for Andulo District
(AllAfrica.com 07/23/2010)
In Andulo District, Angola, UNICEF will build three primary schools with six classrooms each this year.
(Published 26 July 2010, Smart Communications, Inc.)
