Education in Developing Countries

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Dominican Republic Education System
This website is intended to be used as a search engine for international universities, but it is also an eye-opening source of information on education in developing countries. This specific link leads to the Dominican Republic education system, but any country can be typed in the search bar. The image shown is of the University of Santo Domingo, the oldest university in the world.
Women and girls
Right to Education Project - empowering young girls with an education!
Education in Uganda | Global Partnership for Education
Another link from the Global Partnership for Education. This specific link leads to a page on education in Uganda, but the site offers information on the education systems in a long list of developing countries.
10 Worst National Education Systems
Ranking of the 10 worst school systems in the world, according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
A Boost for the World's Poorest Schools
New York Times articles on the advancements being made in the world's poorest schools.
HugeDomains.com
The We Can Be Anything campaign strives to improve the education situation in the Philippines. It was created by the Back Eyed Peas' Allen Pineda, a Filipino-American citizen. The campaign speaks of the importance of an education to children who grow up believing that they are on a set path of poverty and labor.
The Right to Education | Education
The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) page on the right to education. Provides information that outlines the international legal obligations for the right to education, as well as links to additional resources.
Human Right #26 "The Right to Education"
A cute video that shows the difference in gratitude between an American student and a new student from a developing country. This would be a great introductory video to show students before beginning a lesson or unit on the right to education!
Right to Education Initiative
The Right to Education Project's homepage. Includes in-depth definitions of the right to education, association with international law, and how to implement this right at a national level. A great resource for teachers or parents wanting to learn more before fighting for the right to education!
Ways to Give
Teach UNICEF page on education. Lesson plans, reading materials, and videos regarding schools around the world.