For those outside the region, the initials “CXC” might sound like a secret code. But if you grew up in the Caribbean, chances are you’ve heard about it at least a thousand times—or taken one of its exams yourself. The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is the main regional body responsible for academic and vocational assessments at the secondary and post-secondary levels. As … [Read more...] about What Is CXC and What Can We Learn from Their Exams to Unlock Academic Success?
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From human counselors to AI agents: What We Learned From Scaling Career Guidance in Chile
Scaling effective educational interventions remains a major policy challenge. Programs that succeed at a small scale often lose impact when expanded—a phenomenon researchers call the "voltage effect." This is especially true for interventions that depend on intensive human interactions such as counseling, coaching or mentoring, where cost and availability of skilled personnel … [Read more...] about From human counselors to AI agents: What We Learned From Scaling Career Guidance in Chile
From Hype to Reality: Rethinking AI in Education Across Latin America and the Caribbean
What comes to mind when you hear the words “artificial intelligence”? When we posed this question to students at two public schools in Colombia, their answers ranged from giggles to thoughtful silence—and one unforgettable response: “AI is like a unicorn-duck. It doesn’t exist. It’s just something made up on computers or phones.” Watch the video: “AI in … [Read more...] about From Hype to Reality: Rethinking AI in Education Across Latin America and the Caribbean
How to Keep Teachers in Challenging Schools? Evidence from São Paulo Shows Money Works
Teacher turnover hits hardest in schools that can least afford it. In São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, schools serving disadvantaged communities have historically struggled to retain experienced teachers, creating a revolving door that disrupts student learning. But new research shows that targeted financial incentives can dramatically change this pattern. The Challenge: … [Read more...] about How to Keep Teachers in Challenging Schools? Evidence from São Paulo Shows Money Works
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?