Girls Who Grew Up to LeadChapter 5 of 15

Chapter 5

The Cameras in the Exam Room

Maia Sandu, Moldova

Map showing Moldova

This video plays on the Al Jazeera website.

Watch on Al Jazeera

Maia Sandu’s statement on the night of the 2024 referendum.

Video from Al Jazeera, in English.

Also worth a look: euronews report, from euronews (Italian).

Think about it

The EU referendum passed because of votes from Moldovans living abroad, while a majority of voters inside the country said no. Should people who have left a country get an equal vote on its future? What do you think?

More questions from this chapter
  1. The exam room. You’re the education minister. You know cheating is everywhere, and ending it will make thousands of families angry at you. Do you do it?
  2. Going home. You have a good job in Washington, and most young people from your country are leaving. Do you stay abroad, or go home to try to fix things?

Your turn: Have you ever seen cheating or unfairness at school? What would it take to fix it, and would you be willing to speak up?

For parents and teachers: these videos come from news organizations and official channels. You may want to watch first with younger readers.