Education

Uzbekistan: Schools Grind to a Halt as Staff Pick Cotton

Pupils miss out on lessons as teachers go off to the fields.

Armenian Unease at Planned Russian University

Decision to open a branch of Moscow university seen as attempt to strengthen Russia's hand in the country.

Rural Schools in Decline in Armenia

Falling numbers of pupils mean many have to travel further for their education.

Kenya: Schools Reject Children with Disabilities

Government urged to make greater efforts to ensure education for those with special needs.

Azerbaijan Closes Gülen Schools

Once seen as an instrument of Turkish soft power, the educational programme has fallen foul of a battle between Prime Minister Erdoğan and influential preacher Fethullah Gülen.

Youth Violence in Tajikistan

Uzbek-Language Education Declines in Tajikistan

Tajikistan Reforms Pre-School Learning

Tajik Gypsy Children Miss Out on Education

Economic and cultural factors result in poor school attendance.

Schools Lack Buildings, Books in Afghan Southeast

Most schools in Khost province have no permanent premises, with a shortage of qualified teachers and even textbooks.