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From Addis Ababa to Berlin: 8 Education Events to Book Before the End of 2026

Teacher policy in Addis Ababa, TVET in Nairobi, digital learning in Berlin: verified dates and links for eight education events, Nov-Dec 2026.

55.6 Million Young Africans Out of Work and School. Digital and...

55.6 million young people in sub-Saharan Africa are not in work or school. What Ethiopian, Ghanaian and green skills programmes deliver so far.

41 Hours a Week: Four Learning Books and Podcasts That Earn...

Teachers average 41 hours a week. Four recent learning books and podcasts that give trainers and educators ideas they can use on Monday.

Nigeria’s Courts Struck Down Mandatory CPD for Lawyers. Proving the Hours Still Matters

Two Abuja rulings ended compulsory CPD for Nigerian lawyers; Ghana keeps 12 hours a year. Verified records now decide what counts.

Your Degree Is Real. Proving It Is Getting Complicated. ArtAttest Has...

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The Branding Coup That Shaped a Generation of Students

Universities race to teach AI but can't define it. Why the intelligence metaphor matters more than anyone admits.

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55.6 Million Young Africans Out of Work and School. Digital and Green Skills Face the Test

55.6 million young people in sub-Saharan Africa are not in work or school. What Ethiopian, Ghanaian and green skills programmes deliver so far.

41 Hours a Week: Four Learning Books and Podcasts That Earn a Trainer’s Time

Teachers average 41 hours a week. Four recent learning books and podcasts that give trainers and educators ideas they can use on Monday.

From Addis Ababa to Berlin: 8 Education Events to Book Before the End of 2026

Teacher policy in Addis Ababa, TVET in Nairobi, digital learning in Berlin: verified dates and links for eight education events, Nov-Dec 2026.

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41 Hours a Week: Four Learning Books and Podcasts That Earn a Trainer’s Time

Teachers average 41 hours a week. Four recent learning books and podcasts that give trainers and educators ideas they can use on Monday.

From Addis Ababa to Berlin: 8 Education Events to Book Before the End of 2026

Teacher policy in Addis Ababa, TVET in Nairobi, digital learning in Berlin: verified dates and links for eight education events, Nov-Dec 2026.

193 Trials Back Educational Games. Virtual Reality Training Still Has to Prove It

A 193-trial meta-analysis backs educational games. VR in medical training shows gains, but studies stay small. Kenya's PPH School is one test.

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Phones Locked, 45 Minutes More Sleep: What 2026 Research Says About Study Techniques

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