Not all Chinese students in the U.S. are rich and spoiled
Chinese students flaunting luxury cars and flashy designer clothes fuel a stereotype that ignores the harsh reality for many compatriots on U.S. campuses.
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Laggard Jordan advances slowly on women’s rights
In many countries, women live without the legal protection the West takes for granted. Jordan has made strides to protect women’s rights, but it still lags.
Read moreForeign students take Trump policies in stride
Moves by the Trump administration to curb immigration at first rattled university students, but Indiana University has worked to put foreigners at ease.
Read moreThree schools expand News-Decoder to 10 nations
Three schools on three continents are joining News-Decoder, expanding our footprint to 10 countries as we prepare a beefed-up program for young people.
Read moreSmartphones mean high school is just not the same
Smartphones can be great learning tools, but they can also be addictive, interfere with learning and contribute to bullying. I know — I teach high school.
Read moreEducator Hartwell agrees to join News-Decoder board
Janet Hartwell, an experienced global educator who heads a top U.S. school, has agreed to serve on News-Decoder’s board, strengthening the not-for-profit’s leadership.
Read moreGirls’ education: A legal right and only way forward
I’m bombarded by irritating questions about college — where I’ll go, what I’ll study. But I’m lucky. Many girls around the world never get to study. Time to change that.
Read moreSavannah Jenkins to help News-Decoder raise its game
She has an international background, has studied international politics and loves to travel. Savannah Jenkins aims to help News-Decoder grow its global community.
Read moreA 14th school joins News-Decoder’s global network
La Jolla Country Day School in southern California has signed up with News-Decoder as the 14th founding member of our international learning community.
Read moreNews-Decoder’s founders support global mission
Thirteen academic institutions in eight countries have joined News-Decoder’s community of young people keen to learn about the world.
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