A school in Nigeria is taking an innovative approach to tackle the problem of plastic waste while also promoting education. The Morit International School, located in Ajegunle, a densely populated area of Lagos, Nigeria, has launched an initiative that allows students to pay … [Read more...] about Nigerian school accepts plastic bottles as payment for tuition fees
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University of Arizona offers free college tuition to Native students
Last Monday, the University of Arizona announced that going forward, Native American students will not have to pay tuition or other academic fees at its main campus in Tucson. Right now, the cost of tuition on this campus is $12,700 per semester. The hope is that this program … [Read more...] about University of Arizona offers free college tuition to Native students
Zimbabwean teacher’s Whatsapp academy gets students top marks
Maxwell Chimedza, or “Dr. Maxx” to his students, is a 27-year-old teacher and although he is considered "unqualified," his students earn grades that put them in the same league as students from Zimbabwe’s expensive and elite boarding schools. How does he manage to achieve such a … [Read more...] about Zimbabwean teacher’s Whatsapp academy gets students top marks
Comic books are a powerful tool for explaining social issues. Here’s some to read
Comic books are no longer simply for superhero fans and Sunday morning chuckles. Young activists are getting involved in the fight against climate change and social injustice, and comic books are becoming a powerful tool in the battle. Comic books are accessible resources for … [Read more...] about Comic books are a powerful tool for explaining social issues. Here’s some to read