Thinking is a natural act for human beings. Every day, we have thousands of thoughts. However, just because we are thinking does not mean we are doing it well or that all our thoughts require critical reasoning because doing so would be too exhausting. Critical thinking becomes a core skill in a world that is changing so dynamically. Thinking critically not only helps with … [Read more...] about The ABCs of Critical Thinking: What It Is and Why It Matters
Beyond the PISA Snapshot: How to Reduce Learning Gaps with Tutoring?
Giovanna feels confident and capable of learning mathematics. As a fifth-grade student in Guanajuato, Mexico, she is one of the more than 8,500 students participating in remote tutoring programs in 10 Latin American countries. Developed collaboratively by regional Ministries of Education, universities, and civil society organizations, these programs are supported … [Read more...] about Beyond the PISA Snapshot: How to Reduce Learning Gaps with Tutoring?
The learning crisis of adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean: A first look at the new PISA results
Last week saw the release of new data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), implemented by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Fifteen-year-old students from fourteen Latin American and Caribbean countries participated in this international large-scale student assessment, which was postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about The learning crisis of adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean: A first look at the new PISA results
Tell Me Where You Live, And I’ll Tell You Who You Are: Neighborhood of Residence’s Impact On Educational Outcomes
Most people's social interactions take place in their neighborhood. This is where girls, boys, and young people form their preferences and opinions about others. It is also the place where social norms are regulated. As a result, how individuals value education and its expected benefits is influenced by the values and norms of the neighborhoods in which they live. What is the … [Read more...] about Tell Me Where You Live, And I’ll Tell You Who You Are: Neighborhood of Residence’s Impact On Educational Outcomes
How to Build Skills for Climate Action in School-Aged Children and Youth
Climate change is increasing temperatures and the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, landslides, and tropical storms at an unprecedented rate in Latin America and the Caribbean. These climate changes are causing devastating socioeconomic impacts in the region. Education has a leading role in supporting efforts to decarbonize … [Read more...] about How to Build Skills for Climate Action in School-Aged Children and Youth