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
Recalibrating the Learning Compass: Curriculum Reforms in Latin America And The Caribbean
What should a student know? What knowledge is most necessary? How should we teach? The answer to all these questions lies in the educational curriculum – the roadmap that lays out the knowledge and skills students should acquire in school. The faster society changes, the more flexible the curriculum should be to adapt and respond to new needs. This is probably why curriculum … [Read more...] about Recalibrating the Learning Compass: Curriculum Reforms in Latin America And The Caribbean
Haiti Strives for Better Education Data Through National Assessments
Following the publication of the presidential decree in September 2014 relating to the reform of the schools functioning in Haiti, national achievement tests (or national exams) in the 6th and 12th grades (6e AF and Rhéto) were eliminated officially. As clause 3 of the decree stipulated, the Ministry of National Education and Professional Development (MENFP) should organize … [Read more...] about Haiti Strives for Better Education Data Through National Assessments
To Tackle the Learning Crisis, Make a Call
Latin America suffered some of the world's longest school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, compelling countries to explore diverse alternatives to maintain children's education. At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), we investigated various strategies to counteract the learning crisis instigated by these closures and the pre-existing conditions of low educational … [Read more...] about To Tackle the Learning Crisis, Make a Call