Answer:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
**UNESCO** is a specialized agency of the UN aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences, and culture.
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What does **STEM** stand for in an educational context?
Answer:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
**STEM** is an umbrella term used to group together the distinct but related technical disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
3
What does **GPA** stand for?
Answer:
Grade Point Average
**GPA** is a number that indicates how high you scored in your courses on average. It is a standard way of measuring academic achievement in the U.S.
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What does **NGO** stand for?
Answer:
Non-Governmental Organization
An **NGO** is a non-profit group that functions independently of any government. They are often organized on community, national, and international levels to serve specific social or political purposes.
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What does **PhD** stand for?
Answer:
Doctor of Philosophy
A **PhD** (Doctor of Philosophy) is the highest university degree that is conferred after a course of study and the completion of original research.
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What does **WHO** stand for?
Answer:
World Health Organization
The **WHO** is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
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What does **MOOC** stand for?
Answer:
Massive Open Online Course
A **MOOC** is a free Web-based distance learning program that is designed for the participation of large numbers of geographically dispersed students.
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What does **IQ** stand for?
Answer:
Intelligence Quotient
**IQ** is a total score derived from a set of standardized tests or subtests designed to assess human intelligence.
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What does **ESL** stand for?
Answer:
English as a Second Language
**ESL** refers to the use or study of English by speakers with different native languages.
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What does **UNICEF** stand for?
Answer:
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
**UNICEF** (now officially the United Nations Children's Fund) creates protections for children and women in developing countries.
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What does **MBA** stand for?
Answer:
Master of Business Administration
An **MBA** is a postgraduate degree focused on business administration and investment management.
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What does **NATO** stand for?
Answer:
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
**NATO** is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states—28 European and 2 North American.
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What does **SAT** stand for (historically)?
Answer:
Scholastic Assessment Test
The **SAT** is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. It was formerly known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test.
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What does **GDP** stand for?
Answer:
Gross Domestic Product
**GDP** measures the monetary value of final goods and services—that is, those that are bought by the final user—produced in a country in a given period of time.
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What does **IEP** stand for in special education?
Answer:
Individualized Education Program
An **IEP** is a legal document that describes the educational program and services required for a student with a disability.
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What does **PTA** stand for?
Answer:
Parent-Teacher Association
A **PTA** is a formal organization composed of parents, teachers, and staff that is intended to facilitate parental participation in a school.
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What does **GED** stand for?
Answer:
General Education Development
**GED** tests are a group of four subject tests which, when passed, provide certification that the test taker has United States or Canadian high school-level academic skills.
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What does **TOEFL** stand for?
Answer:
Test of English as a Foreign Language
**TOEFL** is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities.
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What does **ADA** stand for regarding civil rights?
Answer:
Americans with Disabilities Act
The **ADA** is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life.
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What does **CTE** stand for in education?
Answer:
Career and Technical Education
**CTE** provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge, and training necessary to succeed in future careers.
