Open Equal Free Rocks TEDx University of Florida

Our Nerd-in-Chief Michael Jones took the stage at TEDx University of Florida to spread his ideas about open, equal, and free resources for people in every corner of the world.

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Last year, Michael gave a talk at TEDx Phnom Penh on rethinking education for development. You can see it here.

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Benefits of Spanish-English Bilingual Education for Children

Pakistan’s Universities Fail to Comply with Sexual Harassment Policies

UNICEF Working To Help Half a Million Children Return To School in Mali

Costa Rican Police Engage Children in Fun and Safety-Centered Activities

Teach for Bangladesh Receives Flood of Applications

UN Declares Education a Priority for Peace

Jordan Struggles to Provide Education for Syrian Children

Turkish Government Introduces Reforms for Kurdish Minorities

Crisis in Central African Republic Continues to Threaten Children

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