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I've just begun the process of looking at and applying to graduate programs for Fall 2013 and I have a few questions. My interests lie in the development of literacy and language curricula in English and other languages in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in East Africa. I'm also interested in the factors that have led to the increase in low-cost, non-formal schools in spite of the provision of universal free primary education and how (or if) those schools have impacted the quality of education for vulnerable children. I'd like to spend the rest of my career working on education issues in developing countries, so I'm thinking it would be a logical choice to pursue a degree in International or Comparative Education. The problem has become finding a program that supports my research interests. I am looking at UMass-Amherst, GWU, TC and perhaps UPenn. Is there anywhere else you think I should look? Or might it be more beneficial to look at programs in other disciplines? Here's a little about me: -Graduated magna cum laude from a small (but academic powerhouse) liberal arts college 6 years ago. My undergrad degree is in Geography. -GRE scores are OK. I took it awhile ago and would rather not take it again. -Solo-authored and presented a paper at a major national conference during undergrad. That paper subsequently won a national award. -5 years of experience as a social studies teacher in the US, 1 year of experience designing English curriculum in Kenya -fluent in English, advanced proficiency in Kiswahili - MAT in secondary social studies