education
Egyptian Blogosphere’s White Liberalism
A few days after Egypt’s constitutional referendum, many activists in the Egyptian blogosphere who had supported a “No” vote began a curious conversation regarding literacy rates in the country. The referendum asked whether Egyptians supported constitutional amendments; those who did not support the reforms and, instead, opted for voting “No” argued that the changes were not sufficient and more substantial changes were necessary.
As we stress about finishing the semester…
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZigHoM_VCE] Yet another reason for academic boycott.[Tarboush Tip: al-falasteenyia]
I Guess the Tent Ain’t Big Enough…
Over the years many analysts have linked the price of oil with the degree to which Gulf states seem willing to reform. When oil prices are high Gulf governments might give some lip-service to “reform”, but in general squeaky wheels are bought off and few significant changes are instituted. When oil prices dip, the fundamental [...]
Jeremy Bowen’s Diary from Gaza
Another entry in the BBC Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen’s diary as he meets victim’s of the war on Gaza. Excerpts: The first day back at school is always a rush for children and parents. Even if you’re organised there’s always an exercise book, or bag, or a pair of swimming goggles that has disappeared [...]
Omar Qassis: Administrative Detention Extended
A few weeks ago I wrote about the plight of Omar Qassis, a fellow student at Birzeit University and one of ten illegally imprisoned by the Israeli occupation inside Israel. Omar was held for months without charge, access to a lawyer or to his family. He is held in subhuman conditions that are the standard [...]
Omar Qassis: Administrative Detainee
The case of Palestinian prisoners held in administrative detention in Israeli prisons is a particularly horrible side of Israeli oppression. Of the roughly 11,000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, there are over a thousand languishing without charge, without a release date, without access to any evidence held against them. Administrative detention is a system [...]
Today’s Pic
Ahmed Sawafiri, 19, of Gaza City, studies with a friend’s help for the college entrance exams, Tawjihi, earlier this week. Ahmed lost both legs, an arm, and two fingers when an Israeli missile exploded in a crowed as he walked to class in April. (Al-Jazeera) Chaim Sugerman learned that he actually is not studying for [...]
Israel has a problem with education
One of the unique things about attending a Palestinian university is the proximity you feel towards the conflict with the Israeli occupation. For decades, Palestinian universities were at the center of the resistance-where popular movements and social programs were pioneered, and where a large majority of political (and military) activists were recruited. Admittedly, since the [...]
Turkey Almost Votes for Religious Freedom!
According to the print issue of the International Herald Tribune on Feb 8, Lawmakers voted early Thursday to approve a constitutional amendment to allow women to enter universities wearing Islamic head scarves, a move that many secular Turks view as an attempt to impose religion on their daily lives. Lawmakers voted 401 to 110 in [...]
American College Opens Up Satellite School In the Middle East
In a move transform NYU into “Global Network University,” the New York city-based private university has expanded beyond it’s Union Square and Houston reach to include a satellite campus in the Middle East. http://www.nyu.edu/public.affairs/releases/detail/1787 Beth Fertig from WNYC reports on the recent announcement: “A-BOOO DUHHBEEE* will serve 2000 students when it opens in three years. [...]
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