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- Iranian schools are for the most part desolate and in need of repair. In 2007 a section of a school collapsed and officials blamed it on some “boisterous girls” one of whom died in the collapse. It happened in a village called Rud Majan. A steel door collapsed killing a 12 year old girl and wounding 5 others severely  -  Girls do not have many opportunities especially when it comes to extracurricular activities.  -  They are trying to fix the schools. In 2006 a bill gave 4 billion dollars to repair desolate schools. But it is not as effective as they had hoped  -  Lack of space. Tehran needs 20,000 more rooms and schools have to run on two shifts. This is happening even with a declining student population. The population went from 19 million in 1999 to 14 million in 2008  -  Girls schools especially flawed  -  In some girls schools exercise time is a period where they just stand around. - A head mistress at a girl’s school said. "A girl should be sedate, shy and humble, Rapid exercise, running, laughing loudly and loose veils are damaging to a girl's personality." She also thinks that education for girls beyond reading and writing is a waste of time. - Not all schools are like this. Some headmistresses have more of guidelines than rules  -  taekwondo is popular in Iran and many girls make up for the lack of exercise by taking classes specifically designated for women.  -  Iran has over 30 tuition free universities. These are for the most part for men.  -  Dropout rates in rural areas are significantly higher than in cities

Sara's Stuff 1. Are there many colleges in Iran? 2. How are Iranian schools run? 3. What is the attendence rate of Iranian students? [|www.equaleducation.org/ commentary.asp?opedid=1717] 4. Is Iranian curriculum based on religion? And their minorities? @http://www.movoto.com/real-estate/homes-for-sale/CA/French-Camp/10556-S-Priest-Rd-102_90007599.htm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/04/middle_east_iran0s_vital_statistics/html/3.stm 5. What are the different types of degrees earned in college in Iran?
 * yes, Iran has 46 universities, 60 postsecondary technical institutions, about 200 colleges/higher institutes/professional schools, and a number of teacher training college.
 * The Ministry of Education and Training organize the schools.
 * 78 percent of elementary school
 * 50 percent of secondary school
 * yes, it is based Islamic beliefs
 * The lowest degree is the Fogh-Diploma; then follows Karshenasi, which corresponds to the Bachelor's degree; while the Master's degree is known as Fogh-Licence.

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