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The art of war and peace, at home

Little Big Things 1 month ago

The art of war and peace, at home

After more than two decades of marriage and countless arguments, an unconventional lesson on how to disagree deeply, fight with passion, and still choose one another.

Jakarta steps up efforts to reduce school dropout rates

Jakarta 1 month ago

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Jakarta steps up efforts to reduce school dropout rates

The Jakarta administration's new "Back to School" program has won praise for seeking to return out-of-school children to classrooms, but education experts caution that free schooling and outreach alone will not solve the factors driving children to drop out.

You can't argue a child into loving books

Little Big Things 1 month ago

You can't argue a child into loving books

Instead of fighting screens, a mother learned to wrap books in rituals her son would come to love and anticipate with joy.

Rice alone is not enough for Indonesia’s children

Academia 1 month ago

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Rice alone is not enough for Indonesia’s children

Large-scale food fortification is one of the most effective, affordable and evidence-based strategies to address micronutrient deficiencies.

Children’s Day spotlights protection flaws

Society 1 month ago

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Children’s Day spotlights protection flaws

National Children’s Day has renewed calls for stronger child protection, as rights advocates warn that existing systems have failed to keep pace with increasingly challenging forms of violence against children.

French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15

Europe 1 month ago

French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers approved on Tuesday a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow around the world over the impact social media have on the health and safety of minors.

Sekolah Rakyat needs evidence, not applause

Academia 1 month ago

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Sekolah Rakyat needs evidence, not applause

How Indonesia can move from celebrating a flagship anti-poverty program to actually finding out whether it works.

UK announces social media curfew for older teens

Europe 1 month ago

UK announces social media curfew for older teens

The UK government said Tuesday it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16 and 17, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer last month announced an under-16 social media ban.

EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media

Europe 2 months ago

EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media

After Australia became the first country in the world to ban under-16s from social media, several EU nations including Denmark and Greece demanded a similar move.

Predators in the classroom: We are leaving children defenseless

Academia 2 months ago

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Predators in the classroom: We are leaving children defenseless

To restore broken public trust and shield children from institutional abuse, we must replace outdated taboos with mandatory classroom body literacy by embedding adolescent reproductive health education in school curricula.

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