By Marcelo Pérez Alfaro, Cecilia Giambruno, and Nicolás Castro Connectivity has never played such a significant role in the economy, labor market, health, culture, entertainment, and social relationships. In this context, education is not, nor should it be, an exception. The integration of technology in classrooms is no longer news. Since the beginning of this century, … [Read more...] about Beyond Access: How to Ensure Meaningful Connectivity for All Schools?
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Evaluate to Transform: How to Improve Our Education by Improving Our Assessments?
By Elena Arias, Ximena Dueñas, Cecilia Giambruno, and Angela López “What is not measured cannot be improved. What is not improved, degrades.” Although it sounds simple, this phrase, attributed to the renowned physicist and mathematician William Thomson Kelvin, is key to understanding why educational assessment is so important. If we don't know how much students are … [Read more...] about Evaluate to Transform: How to Improve Our Education by Improving Our Assessments?
Green Citizenship: Tackling Climate Change and Loss of Biodiversity Through Education
By Andrea Bergamaschi, Liora Schwartz y María Soledad Bos Education is key to building a sustainable future! Discover how #GreenCitizenship empowers young people to protect biodiversity and fight climate change. Every day, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) faces the growing impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, from endangered species and … [Read more...] about Green Citizenship: Tackling Climate Change and Loss of Biodiversity Through Education
The ABCs of an Effective Literacy Educator
By Ximena Dueñas, Gina Catalina Loaiza, Silvana Godoy Mateus y José Luís Sánchez What makes a teacher effective in literacy education? An A, B, C of the "superpowers" needed to boost student learning and enhance their reading and writing skills. To commemorate and honor the work of teachers, we want to highlight some actions, qualities, and "superpowers" that are part of … [Read more...] about The ABCs of an Effective Literacy Educator
International Youth Day: What Are the Transversal Skills Every Youth Should Have?
In today's rapidly changing global landscape, technical knowledge alone is not enough. Developing skills for life, including 21st century or transversal skills, is essential for young people to adapt, innovate, and thrive in various environments. The International Youth Day reminds us of the immense potential young people hold for shaping a better future. It is key to equip … [Read more...] about International Youth Day: What Are the Transversal Skills Every Youth Should Have?