A year of education is estimated to raise future earnings by 10%. That is a large and significant return, along with the other benefits of more education. And that’s only what the person pursuing the education can expect to receive. One’s family, community, and country also benefit. That is to say, education has both private and social returns. One way that countries … [Read more...] about It Is Time to Put Education and Skills First
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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
4 Benefits of Developing Listening Skills and the Steps to Achieve It
We live in a world of noise, where social networks and technology-mediated interpersonal communication encourage us to continuously speak, write, and give our opinions. However, although we engage in dialogues, we often hardly listen to each other carefully. Therefore, developing listening skills is crucial. According to Kate Murphy, a journalist, New York Times … [Read more...] about 4 Benefits of Developing Listening Skills and the Steps to Achieve It
Four Tips for Intentionally Teaching Durable Skills
A recent survey indicated that seven of the 10 most requested capabilities in job postings were skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, or leadership. Employers request these skills nearly four times more frequently than the top five technical or “hard” skills. Companies are increasingly saying that they prefer to teach technical skills on the job but want … [Read more...] about Four Tips for Intentionally Teaching Durable Skills
Advancing Global Citizenship Education in Latin America and the Caribbean
Making societies more inclusive and fostering peace cultures is more important than ever in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Many countries in this region face enormous challenges, such as social inequalities, widespread violence, and a lack of opportunities, especially for the youth. Promoting global citizenship education is key to tackling these challenges. To … [Read more...] about Advancing Global Citizenship Education in Latin America and the Caribbean