Education in Brazil — is regulated by the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, which defines the guiding principles for the organization of educational programs. Local governments are responsible for establishing state and educational programs… … Wikipedia
Education in the United Kingdom — is organised separately in each of the countries of the United Kingdom with power over education in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland being devolved. For details, see; * Education in England, * Education in Northern Ireland, * Education in… … Wikipedia
Education in the Empire of Japan — was a high priority for the government, as the leadership of the early Meiji government realized the critical need for universal public education in its drive to modernize and westernize Japan. Overseas missions such as the Iwakura mission were… … Wikipedia
education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… … Universalium
EDUCATION — Pre State 1880–1914. Education in the small yishuv, which numbered about 25,000 in 1880, largely resembled the traditional types prevailing in Jewish communities elsewhere. The Jews of East European origin maintained the traditional ḥeder, talmud … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Education in Québec — The Québec education system is governed by the Ministère de l Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports). It is administered at the local level by publicly elected French and English school boards. Teachers… … Wikipedia
Education in the United States — of America U.S. Department of Education Secretary Deputy Secretary Arne Duncan Anthony Miller … Wikipedia
Education of the Blind — • Includes statistics and history Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Education of the Blind Education of the Blind … Catholic encyclopedia
Education in Portugal — Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Science Minister Nuno Crato (2011 ) National education budget (2006) … Wikipedia
Education reform — is the process of improving public education. Small improvements in education theoretically have large social returns, in health, wealth and well being. Historically, reforms have taken different forms because the motivations of reformers have… … Wikipedia
