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
Global citizenship skills in education: What Does Civic Literacy Mean in the Disinformation Age?
By y Dr. Jannie Lilja, Director of Studies, Peace and Development Research Ester Tottie, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Disinformation can have a range of destructive impacts. Lies about the harmful consequences of vaccines may negatively affect public health. Disinformation may erode trust in the state, in political processes, and polarize … [Read more...] about Global citizenship skills in education: What Does Civic Literacy Mean in the Disinformation Age?
Celebrating the Legacy of Paulo Renato Souza: Lessons from a Minister Who Transformed Brazil’s Education
By Barbara Bruns Educational transformations require long-term commitment, passion, and political and managerial skills. In Brazil, Paulo Renato Souza is an inspiring role model for how education can become a matter of state and how to revolutionize education with powerful leadership and management. In what he called the ‘revolução gerenciada,’ he was able to implement … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Legacy of Paulo Renato Souza: Lessons from a Minister Who Transformed Brazil’s Education
Global citizenship Education Can Lead to More Disability-inclusive Education. Here’s how.
By Aimee Reeves, Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist at EnCompass Inclusivity and diversity are undeniably important characteristics of a quality education system. We know that learning environments that meaningfully include learners from all genders, from different backgrounds, and with disabilities can improve not only their social and … [Read more...] about Global citizenship Education Can Lead to More Disability-inclusive Education. Here’s how.
Social Infrastructure Recovery in Porto Alegre: Mapping for Resilience
By Marcelo Pérez Alfaro, Cecilia Giambruno, Céline Jacquin, Mariana Marín and Fabrizio Scrollini On April 27, 2024, following two weeks of intense rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil, the collapse of the 14 de Julio hydroelectric dam exacerbated the already critical situation in Porto Alegre. This disaster impacted over 160,000 people, with … [Read more...] about Social Infrastructure Recovery in Porto Alegre: Mapping for Resilience