“How can every school be ready for the digital age?” Across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), countries are advancing digital education—but challenges remain. Meanwhile, South Korea’s bold policies and sustained investments have enabled nationwide digital access, AI-powered textbooks, and large-scale teacher training. In this blog, we explore three key lessons from Korea’s … [Read more...] about Implementing Edtech at Scale: 3 Lessons from Korea for Digital Transformation
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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
Evaluate to Transform: How to Improve Our Education by Improving Our Assessments?
By Elena Arias, Ximena Dueñas, Cecilia Giambruno, and Angela López “What is not measured cannot be improved. What is not improved, degrades.” Although it sounds simple, this phrase, attributed to the renowned physicist and mathematician William Thomson Kelvin, is key to understanding why educational assessment is so important. If we don't know how much students are … [Read more...] about Evaluate to Transform: How to Improve Our Education by Improving Our Assessments?
Why Measuring is Important for Learning
By Mercedes Mateo and David Evans Assessments can generate mixed feelings and even rejection. However, they are an opportunity to improve and set future goals. A reflection on the role of assessments in learning. Assessing learning shouldn’t be controversial. We measure things that we want to see change. If we want to get better at a sport, we count our goals … [Read more...] about Why Measuring is Important for Learning
International Youth Day: What Are the Transversal Skills Every Youth Should Have?
In today's rapidly changing global landscape, technical knowledge alone is not enough. Developing skills for life, including 21st century or transversal skills, is essential for young people to adapt, innovate, and thrive in various environments. The International Youth Day reminds us of the immense potential young people hold for shaping a better future. It is key to equip … [Read more...] about International Youth Day: What Are the Transversal Skills Every Youth Should Have?