June has not been and will not be a regular month in Uruguay. 90 years ago, the construction of the legendary Centenario Stadium that would host the first World Cup was underway, running against the clock. June 2020 will also be a time of preparation and challenges. The reopening of rural educational centers that took place in April will gradually become generalized to urban … [Read more...] about Uruguay: the first country in Latin America to reopen its educational system
Educational investment in post-pandemic times
Undoubtedly, what is urgent and important today is investing in public health. But what about investing related to education? It is also urgent and important. That it does not have the same press is, perhaps, because the effects of low investment will not be felt now, but its consequences will be seen in a few years and the impact will be on the quality of our lives. The … [Read more...] about Educational investment in post-pandemic times
Transforming Education for the 21st Century Beyond Technology
Diana El-Azar is the Senior Director of Strategic Communications at Minerva Project - an educational organization that partners with leading institutions and organizations to design and deliver customized learning and talent development programs, through innovative curriculum, pedagogy, and technology. Minerva Project is a pioneer in educational transformation and is a member … [Read more...] about Transforming Education for the 21st Century Beyond Technology
COVID-19 and digital literacy skills action on Wikipedia
Nichole Saad is the senior program manager for education at the Wikimedia Foundation, and Edna Medina is a partnerships consultant for Latin America at the Wikimedia Foundation. The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other free knowledge projects. The Foundation is a new member of the 21st Century Skills Coalition, joined by … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and digital literacy skills action on Wikipedia
Critical thinking in a time of pandemic
Rodulfo J. Prieto is the co-founder of Laboratoria - a social organization that works to create a more diverse, inclusive and competitive digital economy in Latin America. Laboratoria is a member of the 21st Century Skills Coalition joined by different public and private organizations to promote the development of 21st century skills in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about Critical thinking in a time of pandemic