Education

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  Education

  2018-04-18

  Kazakhstani officials investigate kindergartens violating religious education law

  The Atyrau provincial government is keeping an eye on kindergartens that appear to be pushing non-secular education, and potentially religious extremism, on their pupils.

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  Education

  2018-04-04

  Kyrgyzstan introduces new safety standards in schools

  International donors are helping Kyrgyzstan improve the educational environment in schools nationwide, project co-ordinators say.

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  Education

  2018-03-27

  US-funded project helps Kyrgyz children learn key reading skills

  Since the beginning of USAID's efforts, reading and comprehension of Kygyz schoolchildren have improved, project co-ordinators say.

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  Education

  2018-02-09

  Uzbek students dream of studying in the US

  Young people in Uzbekistan are showing more interest in studying at American universities as a way to boost their employability at home.

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  Education

  2018-01-05

  Kazakhstani high school students begin new course on business fundamentals

  Sixteen schools throughout Kazakhstan in January have begun teaching a new subject for 10th-11th grade students. The course will eventually be taught nationwide.

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  Education

  2017-12-01

  Uzbekistan setting up education centre for Afghan students

  A new education centre, transportation links and an upcoming visit by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani are all indicators of stronger bilateral relations.

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  Education

  2017-10-31

  Debate continues on hijab ban in Kazakhstani schools

  Some students and parents are refusing to remove their headscarves, citing constitutional rights.

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  Education

  2017-10-27

  EducationUSA offers Kazakhstani youth opportunities to study in US

  Recruiters from select US universities toured local schools and universities across Kazakhstan to talk with students about educational opportunities in the US.

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  Education

  2017-10-17

  Kyrgyz madrassas teach professional, technical skills to prevent radicalisation

  Professional skills will help graduates of Islamic schools to find jobs and protect them from radicalisation, observers say.

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  Education

  2017-10-11

  Kyrgyz schools to combat extremism with religious culture classes

  In addition to a successful pilot program, Kyrgyz officials plan to adopt a History of Religious Culture textbook in all schools starting in 2018.