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Muslim women catch up to – and even surpass – male counterparts in education Posted: 30 Dec 2016 09:04 AM PST Muslim women, who have long lagged far behind their male counterparts in education, are now catching up quickly – and in some cases surpassing them. According to a study published Tuesday by Pew Research, young women in Muslim countries today have an average of six years of education – only 1.1 years less than their male counterparts. In Qatar for example, the richest country in the world, 51 percent of young female adults have a higher education, compared with 34 percent of their male counterparts.

3 Benefits of Online Learning for Military Spouses Posted: 30 Dec 2016 06:00 AM PST A military spouse's role may be overlooked, but the military lifestyle doesn't have to be an obstacle to some of the same opportunities civilians have access to, including higher education and professional growth. Online education can address the challenge of frequent relocation that military spouses face. As a military spouse, I benefited greatly from my online program.

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