More than 70 million people live in the countries conforming the Mesoamerican region (Central America and Mexico). Nearly 40 million of them live in a situation of poverty and have a high risk of poor nutrition. What´s their future like? … [Read more...] about TED Talk: The first 1000 days, crucial in a child’s future
Andean Countries thinking together
In collaboration with Sophie Gardiner. The governments of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru are all investing in the provision of public childcare services for disadvantaged families. As a result, female labor force participation has improved, but conditions for children are not necessarily better. So, how to improve the quality of these services? Smaller child-to-caregiver ratios, … [Read more...] about Andean Countries thinking together
Investing in the Right Actions for Children
By Juan Pablo Severi. Periodic monitoring conducted by the Universidad Católica de Argentina (Catholic University of Argentina) through the Barometer of Social Debt in Childhood compares the conditions in which Argentine children living in households in the upper and lower income quartiles develop. … [Read more...] about Investing in the Right Actions for Children
A tribute to Pat Engle
On September 22nd 2012 at 5 am, Pat Engle passed away in New York. She was a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology and Child Development of Cal Poly and an Honorary Professor of the University of Hong Kong. … [Read more...] about A tribute to Pat Engle
A vote for early childhood education in San Antonio
By Isabel Nieves. Julian Castro is a lawyer and a father who wants to do something about early childhood education in the city where he lives: San Antonio, Texas. He also happens to be the mayor of the city. San Antonio´s population is over 60% Hispanic and its ties to Mexico and other Latin American countries are strong. … [Read more...] about A vote for early childhood education in San Antonio