The global success stories. And yet theres a widening gap between education standards across the world. Children in developing countries are around 100 years behind those of industrialized nations. So why is that . Well, many children in developing countries have to work outside of school. And Armed Conflicts can prevent them from attending school regularly. In wealthier countries, young people typically attend school for an average of 12 years. In developing countries, for just 6. 5 years. And there are differences within industrial nations themselves, too. A childs background too often determines their success at school. Poverty can be a huge obstacle when it comes to gaining a good education. Those who can, often spend a lot of money on their kids schooling. Parents spend around 90 billion euros worldwide on extra coaching every year. Partly because theyre afraid their kids wont otherwise make the grade. And so the gap widens. In china too, many parents and kids have one objective w
The global success stories. And yet theres a widening gap between education standards across the world. Children in developing countries are around 100 years behind those of industrialized nations. So why is that . Well, many children in developing countries have to work outside of school. And Armed Conflicts can prevent them from attending school regularly. In wealthier countries, young people typically attend school for an average of 12 years. In developing countries, for just 6. 5 years. And there are differences within industrial nations themselves, too. A childs background too often determines their success at school. Poverty can be a huge obstacle when it comes to gaining a good education. Those who can, often spend a lot of money on their kids schooling. Parents spend around 90 billion euros worldwide on extra coaching every year. Partly because theyre afraid their kids wont otherwise make the grade. And so the gap widens. In china too, many parents and kids have one objective w
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff congress moved this evening to pass a temporary spending bill that will keep the federal government running through january 19. The house passed a republican measure, and the senate moved to follow suit. It includes shortterm Health Care Funding for veterans and lowincome children. But republicans and democrats still argued over the outcome. Without action on this bill, existing government funding will expire tomorrow and the government will shut down. This legislation provides a simple clean extension of current funding levels through january of 2
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff congress moved this evening to pass a temporary spending bill that will keep the federal government running through january 19. The house passed a republican measure, and the senate moved to follow suit. It includes shortterm Health Care Funding for veterans and lowincome children. But republicans and democrats still argued over the outcome. Without action on this bill, existing government funding will expire tomorrow and the government will shut down. This legislation provides a simple clean extension of current funding levels through january of 2
Recent measures to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. President trump as a way to bring back coal mining jobs. My administration is putting an end to the war on coal. Weve financial to have clean comb, really clean coal. With todays executive action, i am taking historic steps to lift restrictions on american energy, to reverse government intrusion and to can sell jobkilling regulation. But critics say the order will do little to help the coal industry since other source of energy, like natural gas are already cleaner and cheaper. Joining me now from the academy of scientists, jonathan foley. Nice to have you here. Thanks, for having me here today. What is your reaction of President Trumps rolling back mandate fighting Climate Change . Theyre down right bizarre the climate is clear its bad for the u. S. Economy and our interests around the world. Also, these measures wont bring back coal jobs. Those jobs have been gone. They have been replaced by automation and machine. They will not ben