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The Muqaddimah of Ibn Khaldūn

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

The Muqaddimah , also known as the Muqaddimah of Ibn Khaldun or the Prolegomena  is a book written by Ibn Khaldun in 1377 which records an early view of universal history. Some modern thinkers view it as the first work … Continue reading →

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Leading Virtual High Schools in the U.S. And World

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by Tim Handorf To us, virtual high schools sound like something from The Jetsons, but instead of existing in a world with robot maids and flying cars, they’re here today, and they are really cool. These online schools … Continue reading →

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Telling Stats on Female MBAs

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by Alissa Alvarez  Just a few decades ago, the thought of a woman owning a business or running a large multi-national company might have drawn sneers or snickers in the business world (and might still from those who … Continue reading →

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Schools Using Educational System of Khan Academy

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by Kaitlyn Cole Over the past few years, Khan Academy has grown from a few simple YouTube videos into a fully-featured, interactive educational system that allows students to learn and measure their progress at their own pace. It … Continue reading →

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