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News Archive

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A protocol to improve teacher recruitment
Released:  25 July 2007
Teacher Recruitment Protocol offers an international standard that has been used by both Commonwealth and non-Commonwealth countries, says Henry Kaluba, Head of Education at the Commonwealth Secretariat

Schooling beyond gender stereotypes
Released:  12 July 2007
“We need educational reform, skills development and to change mindsets” -- Jyotsna Jha

Ugandan schoolgirls meet McKinnon and former New Zealand MP Marilyn Waring
Released:  15 June 2007
Lifting millions of Africans from poverty and ending conflicts on the continent should rank among Commonwealth priorities, say pupils

Refocusing on education can address brain drain
Released:  8 June 2007
Poor education systems and inadequate training facilities lie at the heart of youth unemployment and the brain drain in small states

Commonwealth Secretariat, COL sign grant to provide virtual education in small states
Released:  18 May 2007
The programme seeks to bridge the digital divide and encourage collaboration

Commonwealth Institute sells Kensington site
Released:  18 May 2007
Sale will allow the Institute to focus once again on its historic objective of advancing education across the Commonwealth

DSG Smith calls for better management of migration processes
Released:  17 May 2007
There is need to recognise professional qualifications across borders

Education officials call for increased awareness about recruitment protocol
Released:  27 April 2007
East African Working Group to deepen implementation of the Commonwealth Teacher Recruitment Protocol

African countries call for renewed focus to address secondary education
Released:  11 April 2007
The challenge is how to improve access, expand quality and provide affordable education for those coming from primary education in Africa

Experts call for high standards of education service in the Pacific
Released:  21 March 2007
Officials agree on benchmarks to improve quality