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Major new philanthropic commitments back education amid global conflict and pressure on aid systems
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How children around the world are #StillLearning at home during school closures
As sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ starts to share playful educational and entertaining activities, we look at how students are coping with lessons away from the classroom.
Illustrator Nick Sharratt asks children to show how they are #StillLearning during schools shutdown
The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ambassador says drawing can help children to express their feelings during the coronavirus crisis.
Five things you need to know this week about global education
More countries announce plans to reopen schools - but in other nations urgent action is needed to help children missing out on vital school meals.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ report calls for urgent action on Greece’s refugee education crisis
Our research concludes that 20 million euros are needed to keep crucial educational programmes for children on the Greek islands running beyond June.Â
How our Global Youth Ambassadors are helping their communities during coronavirus crisis
With education disrupted by global school closures, three of our youth activists tell us about projects to aid the marginalised and vulnerable.Â
Free computers to help marginalised children learn during coronavirus school closures
Many US students don't have digital access during the classrooms shutdown - but thousands will be helped by a new partnership made possible by the REACT initiative.
Danish children back in class as countries plan to reopen schools
Strict rules on social distancing were in place as younger students became the first in Europe to return to the classroom amid the coronavirus crisis.
Classes closed by coronavirus crisis – but education is still delivered to children in Greek islands refugee camps
Dropping off packages of learning materials is one method used by UNHCRÂ and partners to ensure children are still being reached in the squalid and crowded camps.
Schools shutdown adds to misery for children trapped in Greek islands refugee camps
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ has supported informal classes for young migrants - now the challenge is how to provide remote learning during the health crisis.
Five things you need to know this week about global education
Our news roundup is dominated again by coronavirus - including a call by sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and global organisations to increase education funding.