Новости за 07.01.2014

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With American education seemingly stuck in neutral no matter what elementary and secondary reforms we try, policymakers are looking to younger children to improve achievement. Indeed, touting the benefits of “high-quality” programs, President Obama has proposed spending $75 billion to expand preschool to all four-year olds. But on what research basis does the argument for greatly expanding early childhood education rest? What do we know about the effectiveness of preschool? Please join us for an in-depth discussion on this important topic.

This essay looks at two conflicts which emerged in my reading of We, Zamyatin’s dystopia and a precursor of 1984 and Brave New World. First, I examine the tension between contentment […]

The Russian system of autocratic rule has been exhausted. Still many factors help delay the deterioration of the crisis. So Russia is waiting for its Godot, that is for someone to come, either from up on top or down below, to solve all problems for it.

Suneet Singh Tuli: creator of India's groundbreaking £25 Aakash tablet computer. The entry-level model of the Aakash budget tablet, which is revolutionising education in the developing world, should be available to buy online in the UK for £29.99 by the end of the year.

Artist Jamie Kapp took to Tumblr with a succinct explanation of this complex issue.