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Education

Access to quality education has a tremendous impact on the lives of people around the world, leading to positive outcomes in economic success and health. Pulitzer Center stories tagged with “Education” feature reporting that covers how education is used to improve standards of living, increase economic opportunity, and build a global middle class. Use the Pulitzer Center Lesson Builder to find and create lesson plans on education.

 

Brazil: The World Cup or Education?

Striking teachers from Rio de Janeiro's schools held a demonstration in front of Gov. Sergio Cabral’s palace demanding higher wages and better work conditions.

Syria: My Lawless Summer

The Syrian National Coalition projects a unified front but is devoid of legal agency. Mothers in exile hope for newborns to be certified at birth; students wonder who will validate their exams.

Afghanistan Undone

A journalist returns to the fragile country five years after she was kidnapped. What will happen after US troops pull out next year?

Obstacles to Providing Oral Healthcare in Nepal

In Nepal, myths abound about the consequences of dental treatment. People fear deafness and blindness. New mothers are routinely told not to brush their teeth for two months after giving birth.

Pakistan: The Madrassa Myth

Reports have pointed to Pakistan’s Islamic schools as training grounds for terrorists--overlooking the hardline content of the public school curriculum.

Round One: Winning Essays

In March 2008, The Pulitzer Center partnered with Helium to launch its first round of the Global Issues/Citizen Voices Contest. Find the winning essays here.