New legislation that makes studying minority languages voluntary in Russian schools comes as signs of decreasing usage emerge. RU
The topic of education fits neatly into the orientalist middle class rhetoric about the poor, ignoring its role as an instrument of class power and domination in an autocratic country like Egypt.
Education is a crucial component for a self-determined future but for Palestinians this future is hindered by the Israeli occupation.
You can’t always find a place for your child in Russia’s education system. Sometimes, you need to make one yourself. RU
In this highly isolated Central Asian state, “Turkish schools” guaranteed good education and a relationship with the outside world. But now, they’re the target of attention and repression from the authorities.
On this day in 1944, thousands of people in Russia’s North Caucasus were deported to Central Asia. They had few rights in exile — and had to fight every step of the way. RU
A recent call to disengage with educational institutions in this Central Asian state misses crucial points about academia under authoritarian rule.
The way people in the west research Central Asia isn’t always the most honest – and this shapes our understanding of academic autonomy.
In Tajikistan, academic freedom is severly under threat. But how should the international academic community respond?
Developments in Russia’s intellectual community confirm that the worst Soviet practices and institutions are being restored. They have no place in Russia today – yet they’ve already become entrenched in it. RU
Poorly-funded state education is common enough in post-Soviet countries. But how do schoolchildren fare in a state that has gone unrecognised for 27 years? RU
After three years of discussion, Ukraine has adopted a new framework law on education. It’s only caused more debate. RU
