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Educating Homeless Children By Leah Davies, M.Ed. In 1987, the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act became law. Its purpose was to protect the educational rights of homeless children by mandating that states remove barriers that prevent these students from receiving a quality education. The law has been amended several times to be more inclusive. It requires states to review their school residency laws and revise any that prevent homeless children from receiving an appropriate education with minimum disruption. School officials are obligated to facilitate student enrollment and placement, expedite records, and make transportation arrangements. School personnel often coordinate the delivery of a wide variety of social support services for these children. They can include breakfast and lunch, after-school programs, counseling, school supplies, hygiene products, clothing, and physical, dental and mental health services. Summer sessions, preschool programs, and tutoring can a...

Enhancing Children's Emotional Development By Leah Davies, M.Ed. Most educators agree that children's emotional well-being contributes greatly to their social and intellectual development. However, adults have traditionally denied children's feelings by saying things such as, "You shouldn't feel that way!" or "You'll be fine. Forget it." Negating children's strong emotions can result in fearfulness, confusion, shame and resentment, which can interfere with their learning. When negative emotions are suppressed, they usually resurface and cause problems. Children who are taught to identify, express, and cope positively with their feelings develop useful life skills. Human beings experience a variety of emotions that cannot be categorized as right or wrong. What is important is how children handle their feelings. Children learn by observing the significant others in their lives. Adults who honestly express their feelings in constructive w...

Busati la Habari: Attention! The deadline for the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education has been extended until 25 April!

Submissions to the first edition of the Prize are still open.  To participate, contact you National Commission or a NGO in official relations with UNESCO. More info: on.unesco.org/1RqnntM Gender equality in education is a basic right and a prerequisite to build inclusive societies. Although notable progress has been made over the last 20 years, 16 million girls will never set foot in a classroom (UIS). The UNESCO Prize for girls’ and women’s education honours outstanding innovation and contributions made by individuals, institutions and organizations to advance girls’ and women’s education. It is the first UNESCO Prize of this nature and will be unique in showcasing successful projects that improve and promote the educational prospects of girls and women and in turn, the quality of their lives. Supported by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Prize is conferred annually to two laureates and consists of an award of USD 50,000 each to further their work in the...

Hivi karibuni kumekuwa na taarifa mbalimbali zisizo rasmi kuhusu hali na mwenendo wa Mfuko wa Taifa wa Hifadhi ya Jamii (NSSF). Baadhi ya taarifa hizo zimekuwa zikieleza kwamba mali za Mfuko huo zimetumiwa vibaya na hivyo kuathiri mafao kwa wanachama. Taarifa hizi zimesababisha hofu na taharuki miongoni mwa wanachama wa NSSF na wadau wa Sekta ya Hifadhi ya jamii kwa ujumla kwa kuhofia usalama wa wa fedha na mafao yao. Mamlaka ya Usimamizi na Udhibiti wa Sekta ya Hifadhi ya Jamii (SSRA) inapenda kuwaondoa hofu wanachama wote wa Mfuko wa NSSF na Wananchi kwa ujumla na kuwahakikishi kwamba Mfuko wa NSSF upo katika hali nzuri kifedha na unaendelea kulipa mafao ya wanachama kama kawaida. Kama mnavyofahamu, Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Mfuko alikwishateuliwa na anaendelea na majukumu ya kusimamia shughuli zote za Mfuko. Vilevile, taratibu za kupata Bodi mpya ya Wadhamini ya Mfuko huo zipo katika hatua za mwisho. Aidha, SSRA kwa kushirikiana na Benki Kuu ya Tanzania kwa mamlaka waliyopewa chi...