Education brings hope. In this programme and over the coming year we will be looking at how lives are changing for the better thanks to the hope education brings. In our first Learning World programme we head off the beaten track to Colombia and India but also to Paris, France. Our first report is on the Escuela Nueva - an education model that has revolutionised teaching right across Latin America. The school was founded by Vicky Colbert and she remains its Executive Director. ... www.euronews.net

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Welcome to Learning World - Euronews' new programme dedicated to education. Art is of course vital to education opening up a rich world of creativity that can touch all aspects of learning. It's a form of expression that plays an undeniable role in our ability to develop, learn and grow. In this week's programme we'll be looking at the different ways that art affects people's experience of learning. We begin in Finland - a country that consistently scores top marks for its education system. This success is often put down to Finns' ability to think outside the box - and the Design Factory in Helsinki is no exception.

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This edition of Learning World focuses on technology, and some of the ways the internet is bringing about a rethink of education. We speak to an e-expert - Professor Sugata Mitra, who is the man behind the Hole in the Wall. Our team met him at Newcastle University in the UK where he told us a little more about the early days of the experiment which showed that young children in India can figure out the internet without any prior instruction. For more information see "www.hole-in-the-wall.com":www.hole-in-the-wall.com ... www.euronews.net

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This week in Learning World we go to Columbia, Indonesia and Syria to look at the effects of education in far flung corners of the globe.

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Education is crucial to redressing gender inequalities so we look at how women's lives are being transformed thanks to training, teaching and some very special mentors. We visit a radio broadcaster in Ghana, a scheme giving victims of domestic violence metal working training so they can become independent and we go to Spain to look at how formerly illiterate women are now reading Lorca.

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What makes a good teacher? It is an easy question - but a difficult one to answer. Teaching methods around the globe vary massively but one thing good teachers seem to have in common is a desire to inspire. We look at different means available to teachers to spark enthusiasm and draw their pupils into learning. In the United Kingdom a scheme has been developed to enable teachers to watch videos of each other at work in order to get ideas for their own classrooms. ... www.euronews.net

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This week Learning World is looking at Finland, which is recognised worldwide for its top ranking education model. Foreign delegations frequently visit the country to try and discover the secret of its success. We spent a day at a school in the capital Helsinki to find out more about the philosophy behind the Finnish system.

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This week we focus on the leaders of the future. We have three very different stories of how new generations are being primed for leadership roles. In Ghana one man's vision has led to the establishment of a new kind of university to train ethically-minded and entrepreneurial leaders in Africa. We also go to London, one of the world's top financial capitals, where students from around the globe come in their droves hoping to become the world's future business leaders. And finally we visit Kazakhstan where higher education is a top priority in its quest for development ... www.euronews.net

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Social ventures are often at the heart of the world's most innovative education initiatives, and behind them are often social entrepreneurs driven by a desire to make a positive impact on society. This week we take an in depth look at Brazil where social conditions are amongst the harshest in the world - in the big cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo it has been estimated that a third of people live in slums. In Rio we met Rodrigo Baggio who is spearheading efforts to bridge the digital divide. ... www.euronews.net

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Learning can be deeply challenging. Sometimes meeting and overcoming those challenges requires strengths we didn't even realise we had. This applies to education across the board but in particular to special needs children. It is estimated that more than 10% of the global population has a disability - so this is a vast and complex subject area. ... www.euronews.net

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There are thousands of languages arround the world and being multi--lingual is a goal for many people. We look at language learning around the world. We go to Luxembourg which is a multi-lingual society, and to France where a Japanese teacher tries to bring her culture to those who are away from home. And to Ireland where Gaelic is in danger of dying out. ... www.euronews.net

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Education is not restricted to the classroom. Across the world there are many children who cannot go to school, mainly because of poverty or family circumstances. But there is hope. In the Indian state of Orissa, children who scrape a living in railway stations have been given a rare chance to transform their lives. In Finland, children learn from their environments and in Africa, the Masai have a teacher who follows their migrations on a push bike. ... www.euronews.net

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In conflicts across the world education has been crucial in helping to build lasting peace. In the right circumstances the classroom can be a garden where reconciliation and tolerance bloom. Northern Ireland, which is still emerging from decades of sectarian violence, provides a good example of this. Divided communities have come together in special integrated schools where barriers are broken down and a culture of peace and mutual respect prevails. ... www.euronews.net

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Recovering from the trauma of a natural disaster is not only about rebuilding homes and schools, but also rebuilding broken lives and healing trauma. So-called "Emergency Education" can be one of the most effective means to help children who survived a natural disaster return to normality. ... www.euronews.net

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This week in Learning World we highlight one of the organisations that plays a key role in education, UNESCO. Motivated by its mission to build peace, eradicate poverty and maintain global sustainable development, UNESCO has set a range of objectives. One of them is quality education for all. Africa is one of UNESCO's global priorities. The organisation's statistics show that nearly a quarter of its 383 programmes are already operating there. ... www.euronews.net

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The EU has long been encouraging an exchange of ideas across its borders, hoping to engage young people in European affairs. A prime example is the European Youth Parliament - a platform for intercultural dialogue on hot political issues in the EU. It met recently in Lillehammer in Norway and we caught up with some of the young members taking part in the debate. ... www.euronews.net

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Science, with all its facts and figures, can be a tough subject to learn and just does not appeal to some. But it can be a lot of fun, and that is the main message of the Science Academy Festival in Paris. It encourages young learners to open their eyes and see the wonders of the world behind the dull textbooks and dry statistics. It also aims to challenge the traditional, negative view of making mistakes. ... www.euronews.net

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International Women's Day reminds us all that in many parts of the world girls are denied the same access to education as boys. But at the Happy Chandara School in Cambodia they are trying to change traditional attitudes and break down the gender barrier to education. ... www.euronews.net

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Moving to another country is always a challenge. For refugees trying to adapt to an entirely new culture it can be really difficult, especially when it comes to education. Schools can ease the transition by helping new arrivals find their feet, and by encouraging tolerance in the host community. Around 25 percent of Sweden's citizens were born in other countries. In one community - Rinkeby - the figure rises to an incredible 90 percent. Its school has become a model of integration, with students of 70 nationalities achieving a high level of academic success. ... www.euronews.net

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'Be keen on green' is the message being taught in homes and schools around the world as the health of the planet becomes an ever greater concern. Schools and universities are on the frontline in the battle against climate change. None more so than Balandra Del Sur school in Ecuador. From their first day, the pupils learn about recycling and sustainable development, as it aims for the international certification of Eco-School. Looking at Dutch history helps environmental future ... www.euronews.net

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Low cost schools are a new educational trend which is making a big impact in developing countries. The growth of these schools shows how fostering economic development can be a matter for private enterprise as well as government institutions. In Asunción, Paraguay, the privately-financed San Francisco Rural School has become a pioneering model of self sufficiency for the young people living in this poor area. ... www.euronews.net

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Student-centred education, where pupils have their say about what they learn, is gaining momentum around the world. It encourages teachers to think outside the box about their relationship with their students. Students making up their own rules may sound like a recipe for mayhem, but the staff at the Summerhill School in the south of England say it has a positive impact. Summerhill was founded by AS Neil in 1921 with the idea that children should be free to decide what lessons to go to - or even decide not to go to any of them at all. ... www.euronews.net

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Success in business requires much more than a university degree. In this global era interpersonal skills, creativity and being able to think on your feet are more important than ever. At New York University's Stern Business School they are teaching these so-called 'soft skills' through theatre arts, mime, clowning and improvisation. NYU-Stern is an elite American business school and was one of the first to include soft skills in its MBA course. ... www.euronews.net

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This week in Learning World we visit schools in South Korea, Spain and Japan to examine the vital role families play in their child's learning process. In South Korea, a highly competitive society, some families are obsessed with success. For fear of their children falling behind in school they send them to evening private lessons. Up to 80 percent of children in South Korea go straight from their primary schools to private evening schools called Hagwons where they do extra classes in maths, English and Korean. ... www.euronews.net

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Social media can be a tool for political and social change, it can also be a powerful aid in the classroom. Connecting people from different corners of the world breaks down barriers. In Saskatoon in the middle of Canada, these primary school children from St Angela's Elementary School are going to Brazil - via the internet. They link up with other children all over the world to collaborate on projects, ask each other questions and send each other videos. Today they're talking about racism. ... www.euronews.net

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While some governments are taking measures to abolish illiteracy it remains one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. In Mozambique where nearly half the population cannot read and write, the government is trying to increase literacy rates and the country's First Lady has taken a lead in raising funds and boosting the political will to ensure the right to education - particularly for women. ... www.euronews.net

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Music is a universal language. Singing, playing, listening, appreciating - all of it enriches young people, boosts their learning skills and deepens their understanding of history and culture. In Japan some children learn to play using the Suzuki Method. Teachers there say it can help even the tone-deaf to strike the right note. Suzuki students are not necessarily particularly gifted or exceptionally talented. The Suzuki Method uses an approach which combines music tuition with a philosophy of life. ... www.euronews.net

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In prison, education can be the window that lets hope in. More and more prisons are offering not only academic and vocational studies, but also arts, music and theatre. In Spain, just 2% of the prison population gets this opportunity. Having nothing to do can be the worst part of being in prison. At one jail in Madrid which houses 1700 prisoners, less than a hundred of them have access to study programmes. That's about average for Spain where only 2% of the prison population are in education. ... www.euronews.net

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This week Learning World looks at the American education system and the challenges facing the US presidency as it tries to reform it. One of the more controversial measures is a programme of privatisation. Charter schools are privately managed but open to the public. To some people they represent freedom of choice but for others they mean selling education to Wall Street. ... www.euronews.net

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Tackling child labour remains one of the greatest challenges facing both the developed and developing worlds. It is estimated some 200 million children are involved in work worldwide, many in dangerous conditions. It not only exploits children, but also deprives them of their right to education. In the gold mines of Kéniéba in Mali, children are an integral part of the workforce, washing the precious metal as generations before them have. But, via the Tackle project, children can learn to read and write - and dream of a brighter future." ... www.euronews.net

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Taking a year's break from education before going to university is an increasingly popular choice for many young people. The gap year is both a test of independence and a chance to experience other cultures. Australia, with its wild, natural beauty and plentiful work opportunities is a favoured destination. ... www.euronews.net

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Teaching history holds many challenges for educators, especially among divided communities or those with a troubled past. They must be careful to have a neutral perspective, and present the facts in a balanced way. But learning history can also help to build bridges and foster reconciliation. In Wroclaw, Poland, ==

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For more than six decades, UNICEF has been working for the welfare of children around the world, especially in developing countries. This week we turn our attention to the UN body's efforts to make the world a better and safer place for young people. UNICEF is particularly active in Africa, where it strives to raise education standards and help underprivileged kids reach their full potential. ... www.euronews.net

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In conflict zones education, like much of everyday life, can become a risky business. Across the world tens of millions of young people miss out on school because of war. But some are so desperate to escape their circumstances they are willing to put their lives on the line to get an education. Logar province is an hour's drive away from Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Here, neither the Afghan government nor the Taliban rebels are fully in control. ... www.euronews.net

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Whether we are born with it, or achieve it through inspiration and hard work, creativity is one of life's great gifts. It is also a really important asset in education, and that is the subject of this week's Learning World. We start with a look at a very special school of the arts in Cambodia. It was set up to help orphans deal with the trauma of Khmer Rouge atrocities and 35 years on, its healing work continues. ... www.euronews.net

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Increasing the numbers of children in school and fighting truancy is always hard. The methods - from incentives to punitive measures - also aim to address the causes behind absenteeism, such as poverty. The government in Buenos Aires has set up a school aid programme to help some poor families. ... www.euronews.net

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The most innovative minds have come together for one week only to brainstorm ways to make the world a better place. Ashoka, the worlds leading promoter of social entrepeneurs, invited its 1000 members to Paris' HEC, one of the foremost Business Schools in France to discuss ways to accelerate social change. For more information see "www.ashoka.org":www.ashoka.org and "www.empoweragirl.org" ... www.euronews.net

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Aurora Velez, Euronews: You've studied at Harvard, Oxford and Yale, how did you come up with the idea of creating this huge web of social entrepreneurs? ... www.euronews.net

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At various times throughout history, entire populations have been denied their identity. Today, efforts are being made to preserve traditional cultures and language. We go to the Caribbean island of Guadalupe. Here, the government has recently incorporated the history of the people's ancestors in its curricula. ... www.euronews.net

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As iPads make an appearance in classrooms in France, the question is being asked - are we getting closer to an era of only having electronic and digitised books? In Correze, France the government has distributed iPads in schools, handing out 3300 electronic tablets for a total cost of 1.5 million euros. How long before books vanish? ... www.euronews.net

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