EGYPT
Many of the articles and Web-site refer to the same problems in Egypt. I mainly find my resource through-out the news or CNN web site or friends from Egypt.
While Egypt struggles to wade through political problems, its education system suffers
Literacy rates are low and unemployment is high, especially among females
Many middle-class families are spending a large part of their income on private tutoring
A few start-up companies have emerged, however, to address the education deficit.
Two and a half years after the country's uprising began, Egypt's fledgling democracy is stillborn, stubbornly stuck between its past and future. And as the government struggles to wade through the country's protracted political problems, Egypt's festering education system is orphaned -- even though, with a growing youth population, it's key to the country's future.(CNN., 2013)
In the World Economic Forum's latest report on global competitiveness, Egypt ranked near the bottom -- 131st out of 144 countries -- for quality of primary education. Egypt's literacy rate is 66%, according to a 2011 United Nations report. Meanwhile, a report by London think tank Chatham House says just $129 a year is spent on each Egyptian student; the United States, for example, spends 40 times as much.(CNN., 2013)
Reference:
http//www.CNN.com/2013/frica/egypt-court-ruling
HI Darrell
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the information you found on Egypt.
Darrell,
ReplyDeleteIts such a shame that political woes of the Egyptian people are crippling their already poor education system. The funding to allow children to succeed is not there and families who are poor and cannot afford extra help are suffering even more. On the other hand, isn't that what they are fighting for?
It's very saddening to know that all children throughout the world aren't receiving quality early learning education. Imagine if all children weren't receiving quality care, what trouble for the future of those children.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post and yes you are right many articles talk about the same problems each country has. The good thing you found more information in CNN. Egypt struggles with many issues in education. As you mention that many middle class families spent money on private tutoring its sad to hear that but the importance is the parents trying their best to provide a better education for their children. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI know it can be hard to be concerned about education when you have to worry about having a roof over your head and food. I hope for the sake of future generations that we are able to do better about ensuring that our children have a great childhood so that they can become successful adults.
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