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New warning that schools for 525,000 Palestinians may stay shut after summer break
Despite pledges of additional funding, the crisis-hit UNRWA agency said it's still not enough to ensure its 711 schools will reopen.
Prince William hears about need for early learning programmes for Syrian refugee children
On a trip to Jordan, he chatted to youngsters and their families about better learning opportunities for vulnerable and very young children.
“We will make a difference – everyone wins when an African child thrives”
Too many children are still being denied their right to education - but that can change with decisive action, says a Global Youth Ambassador.
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Conflicts and climate change threaten progress on ending child marriage
Governments and donors need to step up and help to end the practice that causes millions of girls to drop out of school each year.
Trapped in hot refugee camp tents, Rohingya girls dream of being in school
The teenagers need more protection - from education and security to toilets - or they could fall prey to traffickers or abusers.
How our Global Youth Ambassadors celebrated Day of the African Child
Helping girls to stay in school, highlighting the challenges of disabled children and meeting the winner of Nigeria's Big Brother TV show were among the activities.
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Indian state encouraged by success of pre-primary classes in every school
The national government is urging other states to follow Punjab's programme after 160,000 children aged three to six were enrolled in classes.
Guatemala volcano: primary school is destroyed and community mourns the loss of 12 students
It's hoped another 60 missing children are staying in shelters or have left with their families - as work begins to get schools reopened quickly.
Philanthropist launches education fund to help 5000 young refugees
The $27 million initiative will support adolescents in Jordan and Lebanon, as well as Arab children in the UAE affected by humanitarian emergencies.
World Cup 2018: School report card on Group H countries Colombia, Japan, Poland and Senegal
Every day during the opening week of the World Cup in Russia, we're looking at the education situation in each of the countries taking part. Today it's Group H.