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What We're Reading | September 7, 2012

In early August, President George W. Bush met with Education Pioneers Fellows to discuss the crucial role of accountability in...

In early August, President George W. Bush met with Education Pioneers Fellows to discuss the crucial role of accountability in providing quality education for all students, regardless of their life circumstances. This week, Tunisia began developing its constitution that will among other things articulate “what women are free to do.” Since the January 2011 overthrow of Tunisian dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the country has been closely watched, and the development of this constitution and its subsequent contents will send important signals throughout the Middle East. Science Cafés are gaining in popularity in Africa, and are proving to be an excellent way to bring science and health information to the general public, including in Uganda where experts have taken to science cafés to discuss the topics of HIV/AIDS and cervical cancer.