For years, technology has entered classrooms across Latin America and the Caribbean with promises of an educational revolution. Many well-intentioned efforts have produced mixed results. However, evidence accumulated over recent decades has taught us that what truly makes a difference is not the technology itself, but how it is used. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) … [Read more...] about AI and Education: How to Make a True Educational Revolution Possible
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Students as Global Citizens: 4 Ways to Build AI Readiness for Future-Ready Learners
In this insightful post, Kellie C. Ady, Executive Director of Education Strategy & Learning Innovation at PowerSchool, explores four key ways schools can build AI readiness among students to prepare them as global citizens. As AI’s role in education grows, her practical guidance highlights foundational strategies around instruction, student engagement, technology access, … [Read more...] about Students as Global Citizens: 4 Ways to Build AI Readiness for Future-Ready Learners
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
How to Get More Girls to Pursue STEM Careers? An Innovative Solution Using Past and Present Technology
By Emma Naslund-Hadley Imagine an invention from nearly 100 years ago, from the time when my grandmother was young, that could help solve a problem faced by girls today. This is the story of how we combined three innovations from different eras: television (1926), chatbots (1963), and WhatsApp (2009), to address a crucial challenge in Latin America and the Caribbean: the … [Read more...] about How to Get More Girls to Pursue STEM Careers? An Innovative Solution Using Past and Present Technology
AI Education Focus: New Series on the impact of Artificial Intelligence in Learning
Imagine a classroom where each student receives personalized attention. A school where teaching adapts to the pace and needs of each individual. An educational space where artificial intelligence enhances creativity and learning for all students. Does this sound like a science fiction story? It’s not. Its speed and novelty may cause fear and uncertainty, but the … [Read more...] about AI Education Focus: New Series on the impact of Artificial Intelligence in Learning