An academic who has been exposing the back-door methods of the Chinese seeking to influence New Zealand politics says she is being targeted by Beijing.
Education articles on Democracy Chronicles
It is clear that high rates of education are essential for countries to be able to achieve high levels of economic growth and to manage a modern democracy. Spreading quality education to everyone around the world is vital to progress.
Soros-Founded Hungary School Says ‘Forced’ Out of Country
Hungary’s Central European University, founded by billionaire George Soros, announced on Monday that it had been “forced” out of the country.
Hungary Condemned For Closing Top-Ranked Central European University
Hungarian government condemned by Human Rights First today after closing Central European University (CEU) top ranked, graduate-level academic institution.
Mounting Crackdown on Iranian Teachers and Labor Activists
Iranian authorities have increased targeting of teachers and labor activists in recent weeks for organizing and conducting peaceful protests.
How Top-Heavy Philanthropy, Like Bloomberg’s Gift, Imperils Democracy
Michael Bloomberg’s $1.8 billion gift to John Hopkins University, is an alarming example of the problem identified in a new report, Gilded Giving 2018.
Fees, Discrimination and Lack Of Funds Block Pakistan Girls’ Education
The Pakistan government is failing to educate a huge proportion of the country’s girls, nonprofit Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
VIDEO: What Will The 2018 Midterm Elections Mean For Education?
While most citizens were busy voting, others were busy worrying to look at how this elections will affect federal and state education policies.
VIDEO: Law, Democracy and the Schoolhouse Gate
The desire for a fresh look at the history of education in America inspired an admirably bold new work by a University of Chicago Professor of Law.
Malala Yousafzai To Receive Harvard Award For Activism
Nobel Prize Winner Malala Yousafzaiis being honored by Harvard University for her work promoting girls’ education by the 2018 Gleitsman Award.
Survey: Most Americans Would Fail US Citizenship Test
Just one in three Americans can pass a multiple choice exam featuring questions taken from the U.S. Citizenship Test, according to a recent survey.