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33 Simple Ways to Experience Other Cultures

by Cate

1. Watch a movie in another language
2. Listen to an online radio station from a different country
3. Cook a meal using an ingredient you’ve never tried…

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Malaysia: How Many A’s Are Too Many?

by Cate

This blog post about a current issue in Malaysian education caught my eye. How much is too much when it comes to test-taking and grades? The government recently announced a reshuffling in the education system by requiring students sitting for the SPM examinations to take a maximum of ten subjects from 2010 onwards. SPM, short [...]

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Iranians Celebrate Teachers’ Day Today

by Anamaria

Today, May 2nd, is Teachers’ Day in Iran. This day commemorates the assassination of an Iranian professor in 1980. Malaysia, Mexico, and South Korea also celebrate Teacher’s Day in May. And next week is Teacher Appreciation Week here in the U.S. Tuesday, May 5 is our unofficial Teacher’s Day. Thank you to teachers everywhere! Do [...]

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