Poverty, Race, & Literacy Discussion List Members,
I am cross-posting this message from the Women and Literacy List because
it seems of interest to us as well as the other list.  Please read
on....
Donna
djgbrian at utk.edu

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[mailto:womenliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Ryan Hall
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 5:04 AM
To: The Women and Literacy Discussion List
Subject: [WomenLiteracy 550] PBS Special on Global Education Issues

PBS has a special program on Global Education issues that looks at how
different education, philosophies, and opportunities are in various
regions of the world, as well as the will of the children in these
regions who, for some, it seems almost impossible for them to continue
with a basic education as all the odds are pointed against them. PBS
will keep following these students, so there will be an updated taping
in a couple years. The program is titled "The Case for Universal Basic
Education for the World's Poorest Boys and Girls"

Also included in this site is an article by Gene B. Sperling, senior
fellow for economic policy and director of the Center for Universal
Education at the Council on Foreign Relations, that discusses specific
issues related unequal educational opportunities for girls. Below is a
brief summary:

"One of the main themes of "Back to School" is the special educational
challenges facing girls around the world. For them, access to a primary
education, basic books and supplies, and a safe road to the schoolhouse
remains uncertain. Huge gender gaps persist in classrooms worldwide,
even as research shows that educating girls is one of the best steps a
nation can take to spur its economic growth and protect the health of
its families."

Here is the link to the site which includes clips from the episode, as
well as a full-length version that can be viewed online, Sperling's
article, classroom resources, and a discussion list.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/school2/

Ryan