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Somaliland Uses Phones to Help Improve Schools

Doreen Aijambo

July 16, 2018 |

Al-Fanar Media |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Somaliland

Similar to other countries in Africa, Somaliland is using technology to better education. There, an estimated 150,000 parents use a free-mobile messaging tool to communicate about school conditions with the government. The capital of Somaliland engages in “community scorecards,” a mobile survey of thousands of students and their parents regarding their schooling.

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In Somalia, Educational Quality Starts with Teachers

Doreen Aijambo

May 01, 2018 |

Al-Fanar Media |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Somalia, Mogadishu

Primary and secondary schools are being trained in Somalia through a $33 million frund from the Global Campaign for Education. “The training is providing crucial qualifications and training, giving educators a chance to share their experience with new teachers, and helping Somalia develop uniform rules and regulations for the teaching profession throughout the country.”

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