By Dr. María José Ramírez, Marie Tamagnan and Zoé Routhier-Drab Haiti recently implemented two rounds of a national assessment that are giving light on how to better serve millions of students The Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFP) carried out the National Learning Assessments (ENA), for students in 4th grade in 2017 and students in 6th … [Read more...] about National Learning Assessments Shed Light on Education Challenges and Opportunities in Haiti
How to Get More Girls to Pursue STEM Careers? An Innovative Solution Using Past and Present Technology
By Emma Naslund-Hadley Imagine an invention from nearly 100 years ago, from the time when my grandmother was young, that could help solve a problem faced by girls today. This is the story of how we combined three innovations from different eras: television (1926), chatbots (1963), and WhatsApp (2009), to address a crucial challenge in Latin America and the Caribbean: the … [Read more...] about How to Get More Girls to Pursue STEM Careers? An Innovative Solution Using Past and Present Technology
AI EDUCATION FOCUS: NEW SERIES ON THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LEARNING
Imagine a classroom where each student receives personalized attention. A school where teaching adapts to the pace and needs of each individual. An educational space where artificial intelligence enhances creativity and learning for all students. Does this sound like a science fiction story? It’s not. Its speed and novelty may cause fear and uncertainty, but the … [Read more...] about AI EDUCATION FOCUS: NEW SERIES ON THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LEARNING
Transforming Education in Jamaica with Data, Digital Platforms and Financial Management Systems: A Fun Approach to Serious Change
Elena Arias Ortiz, Justin Dayhoff, Cynthia Hobbs When was the last time you associated “fun” with funding? It might sound unusual but making education finance engaging is a pressing challenge. How do we spark interest in a seemingly tedious administrative task? School leaders today have widely varied responsibilities. They are instructional guides, and … [Read more...] about Transforming Education in Jamaica with Data, Digital Platforms and Financial Management Systems: A Fun Approach to Serious Change
Global citizenship skills in education: What Does Civic Literacy Mean in the Disinformation Age?
By y Dr. Jannie Lilja, Director of Studies, Peace and Development Research Ester Tottie, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Disinformation can have a range of destructive impacts. Lies about the harmful consequences of vaccines may negatively affect public health. Disinformation may erode trust in the state, in political processes, and polarize … [Read more...] about Global citizenship skills in education: What Does Civic Literacy Mean in the Disinformation Age?