An interesting article

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-32397212

The article above is both very depressing (since I'm here in Zambia striving to help the education system) and also freeing (since it does seem to be a very large job in which I can only do my best).

I thought I'd share it with you because the challenges that face my work here are enormous and I often feel like I've gone back to the pioneer days (corporal punishment and rote learning).

I try to keep it positive on this blog as there are many many joys to my job.  I also see small changes (and have hope that my schools will not take the full 100 years to "catch up").  But perhaps this will give you a small glimpse into the reality of education here in Zambia.

Prayers (and ideas!) are always appreciated.