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As thousands of schools reopened today across the country, efforts were being made to help traumatised children get back into education quickly.
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19 children killed, no more missing at Mexican school destroyed by earthquake
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The American teenager is campaigning tirelessly to end child marriage and help girls to stay in school in African countries.
How education and early years care were big winners at the UN this week
With world leaders and international organisations in New York for the UN General Assembly, there were some major moments in the push to get every child in school and help them fulfil their potential.
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152m child labourers – and no end in sight to their misery
More than a third of child labourers don't go to school - and progress on reducing the practice is stalling, new figures show.
Invest in education for a better world says UN chief Antonio Guterres
Urgent action can help millions of children into school and deliver the skills needed for the jobs of the future, said the UN Secretary-General at a high-level event on education financing.
10 amazing young entrepreneurs whose success can inspire the next generation
As a new Youth Skills and Innovation Initiative is launched today, we look at some remarkable young business people who can show others what is possible.