School feeding programs not only nourish millions of children across Latin America and the Caribbean; they also ease household budgets and strengthen the resilience of food systems. Every day, millions of children across Latin America and the Caribbean walk into school hungry. For these children school may be the only place where they receive a nutritious meal. There … [Read more...] about More Than a Meal: Why School Meals Matter for Nutrition
Early childhood development and early education
What is Early Literacy and Which Skills Should We Develop?
The early years are crucial for developing skills that prepare children for reading and writing. Early literacy lays the foundation for formal learning. Discover its impact on children's educational and professional futures. By Ximena Dueñas, Gina Catalina Loaiza, Silvana Godoy Mateus and José Luís Sánchez The early years of a person’s life are crucial for their … [Read more...] about What is Early Literacy and Which Skills Should We Develop?
Phonological Awareness and the Alphabet Principle – Essential for Literacy Development
In the region, teachers face the challenge of teaching reading and writing. Knowledge, ideas, classroom practices, myths, prejudices, and tensions are woven around literacy instruction. One of these tensions is related to teaching two critical skills for learning to read fluently: phonological awareness and the alphabetic principle. The "Let's All Learn to Read" (ATAL) … [Read more...] about Phonological Awareness and the Alphabet Principle – Essential for Literacy Development
6 remote and hybrid caregiver engagement models that boost child outcomes
Caregiver engagement is vital for early childhood development. When parents or other caregivers actively participate in their child's learning, provide a nurturing and supportive environment, and engage in meaningful interactions—children benefit in multiple domains, including cognitive, social, and emotional. Yet, many caregivers, particularly those in low-resourced … [Read more...] about 6 remote and hybrid caregiver engagement models that boost child outcomes
Reading As a Means to Improve the Standard of Living
Pinocchio had it clear: "(...) at school, I want to learn to read immediately. Then tomorrow, I will learn to write, and the next day I will learn to count. Later, with my skill, I will earn a lot of money." These words of Carlo Collodi (1882) are still relevant today as we seek to promote a job creation agenda that guarantees the essential components of recovery and … [Read more...] about Reading As a Means to Improve the Standard of Living