For years, homeschooling has been the popular alternative to the traditional public school system. But as evolution reporters Mitch Pollock and Matthew VanDeventer found out, there is a third alternative that seeks to empower children by not putting them through school at all.
This is a short version of a radio documentary that will hopefully get picked up by the CBC. Take a listen and tell us what you think.
Afghanistan and the 2011 Mothers’ Index – EVOLUTION 107.9 NEWS Comment
The 2011 Mothers’ Index was released on May 3, only a couple days before Mother’s Day.
Out of 164 countries, Norway is ranked #1, Canada #20 and USA #31.
Afghanistan has been ranked the worst place in the world for women and children.
I think it’s fitting that we take a minute to think about what Canada can do to help better the conditions for women and children in Afghanistan.
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