With half of its population under the age of twenty, the Arab world seeks innovative programs to enable its youth to compete in an increasingly globalized world. One important area of preparing skilled young professionals for the modern workforce is media literacy and journalism, both key programs for teaching civic education, which is a valuable part of the foundation of both a quality modern education and secure and prosperous nations. Effective and trusted exchange and training programs with proven curricula are needed to help educators and their students understand how to use new technologies and social media to explore global issues, to connect with peers abroad, and to take action to support their communities. Read more >
Bringing Global Connections to Life in Kuwait
Jan 7, 2013 | Blog Posts, News
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