As parents, we want our children to learn. We know the benefits of being able to read well, to write clearly, to solve problems and to communicate effectively. Not only do these abilities allow us to earn a decent living, but they also help us to enjoy life and to appreciate its wonders and beauty.
Due to the few and places available in local universities, many Kenyan students are on global search for quality education. Russian institutions of higher learning are now more than ever before, receiving numerous students from Kenya intending to pursue higher education in various disciplines.
The most sought after specialties by Kenyan students are Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, [...]
The results for Kenya Certificate of Primary Education 2008 edition were released today by the minister of education Prof Sam Ongeri at the Kenya Institute of Education in Nairobi.
Also present at the event were representatives from the Headteachers association, Kenya National Union of teachers, representatives from the national parents association.
Speaking during the event, education permanent [...]
How to manage high school academic expectations despite the stressors of burnout and school violence.
By: Gregory Germain, MD
The pressure for teens nowadays is unprecedented. With so many high-achieving kids, it’s no wonder that teens—and their parents—feel as if a child has to have a multi-page resume, be a world-class athlete or manage her own business [...]
By: Barbra Williams Cosentino, RN, CSW
Jack, age nine, constantly gets into trouble in school, squirming in his seat, shouting out answers without being called on, and sometimes standing up for no apparent reason. His homework and classroom assignments are a mess, his backpack is disorganized, and his room at home is in disarray. He has [...]
Give positive feedback and show appreciation for teachers and the principal.
Approach interactions with a positive attitude and an open mind.
Listen to others’ viewpoints.
Share your child’s strengths, talents, and interests with your child’s teachers.
Share expectations and set goals together for your child.
Make appointments as needed [...]
At their next Group of Eight summit in Toyakocho, Hokkaido, in July, leaders of the world s major countries should commit themselves to helping Africa provide low-cost high-speed Internet access.
African universities could be the continent’s gateways into the global knowledge economy for local diffusion of new technologies. But this potential remains unrealized because universities and [...]
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