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International Education News Round-up
(November 2-8, 2009)
Obama puts spotlight on education grants
(New York Times 11/03/2009 Sheryl Gay Stolberg)
The White House intends to use the first anniversary of President Obama’s election to showcase his education agenda.
Why Sesame Street still counts
(The Independent 11/03/2009)
After four decades, Sesame Street still remains influential in pre-school education.
Kids become 'depressed' without play time
(News.com.au 11/04/2009 AAP)
Loss of playtime in early childhood is creating an epidemic of Australian children suffering depression and mental illness, an adolescent psychologist says.
Crackdown on school place cheats
(BBC News 11/02/2009 Hannah Richardson)
According to England’s school watchdog, tougher action should be taken against the thousands of parents who lie to get their children into popular schools.
Sex education opt out is reduced
(BBC News 11/05/2009 Hannah Richardson)
Parents' right to pull their children out of sex education classes in England is being ended once the pupils turn 15.
Healthy schoolchildren may be inoculated against swine flu
(The Guardian 11/05/2009)
All healthy schoolchildren should be inoculated against swine flu, health authorities suggest.
(Published 9 November 2009, Smart Communications Inc.)
