The Friday afternoon computer science class at Berea College looks much like similar classes on campuses all over America. But there's one big difference. While a four-year undergraduate degree at Berea costs nearly $100,000, these students will neve...
Students from more than 100 countries live and socialize at International House while studying at New York's universities. The peaceful atmosphere seems a world away from Egypt, where millions have demonstrated to force President Hosni Mubarak from p...
This is where the school run starts for six children from Papa Westray, their school is on another island, and to get there for this term only, they are taking to the skies. The day begins at Papa Westray's airstrip, and once theyve taken off, there...
Todd: You know, Greg, we were both talking about how we have part-time job, you know, I think there's a lot of benefit but looking back, sometimes I wonder if it's not so good if children work. Greg: Why? Todd: You know, I just think, basically, that...
Todd: Norm, you said that you used to teach computers! Norman: Yes! I did at the elementary school back in Canada. Todd: And what was that like? Like how did you actually teach computers. Norman: Actually, I initiated a computer project. We were plac...
U.S. President Barack Obama set aside more than $30 billion for several renewable energy projects in the government's massive economic stimulus package. And this week, thousands of students from across the nation descended on Washington for a youth...
BBC Learning English People and places Students at Fort Hare Presenter:Hello, I'm Dima, and today we're travelling to South Africa to find out what young people there think about the state of democracy in their country. We're joining Lisa and Pumale...
School administrators in Sierra Leone say they are worried by high dropout rates and poor exam results. They say having few graduates is not good for the future of a country still struggling to recover from civil war. But in the town of Makeni, desp...
By Aunshuman Apte Rockville, Maryland 07 August 2007 Many children struggle with reading aloud in class. To help them improve and build confidence, an innovative program uses dogs to create a casual way to help students with special learning needs ex...
By Zulima Palacio Washington, D.C. 26 April 2007 At the base of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., 41 teams of college students are competing in the National Sustainable Design Expo. Some of their environmentally friendly and sustainable projects c...
