Twenty-five years ago, in a place like Pomeroon in Guyana, children took about 3 hours to reach school. Today, many of the 12 million girls, boys, and adolescents living in the 8 countries of the Amazon still face similar challenges. Moreover, these issues are not unique to the Amazon but also occur in other countries in the region. Today, students like Alejandra Santiago Da … [Read more...] about Learnings from the Amazon: Innovative Strategies to Transform Education
Inter-American Development Bank
Celebrating Global Citizenship Skills on World Youth Skills Day
Call for proposals: We’re looking for impact evaluations of interventions that promote Global Citizenship Skills in Latin America and the Caribbean! Apply here: https://forms.gle/A8GhVXSDvb9YhYxB8 Imagine stepping into a vibrant classroom, where students from diverse backgrounds come together, sharing their unique perspectives and experiences. The teacher guides a lively … [Read more...] about Celebrating Global Citizenship Skills on World Youth Skills Day
Empowering Educators: The Crucial Importance of Soft Skills in Teaching Today
When was the last time you experienced the profound impact of someone truly listening to you with empathy and understanding? Perhaps it was a colleague, a fellow student, a friend or even a relative. The simple act of being listened to can be eye-opening, revealing how small actions can foster empathy. At the same time, in this dynamic era of digital transformation, … [Read more...] about Empowering Educators: The Crucial Importance of Soft Skills in Teaching Today
Towards Inclusive Education and Learning Success: Embracing Creole in Haitian Schools
As Haiti grapples with the deteriorating security situation that has recently intensified, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and development partners, including the International Bureau of Education of UNESCO (UNESCO-IBE), remain unwavering in their commitment to collaborating closely with the Haitian Ministry of National Education and Professional Development (MENFP) … [Read more...] about Towards Inclusive Education and Learning Success: Embracing Creole in Haitian Schools
Serving Learners Through High-Impact Education Management Information Systems
As the world faces the implications of escalating social, economic, and technological change entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the relative strength and capacity of systems to serve learners and learning come into stark focus. Educational institutions and decision-makers bear responsibility for designing robust, well-designed, fit-for-purpose systems to unleash … [Read more...] about Serving Learners Through High-Impact Education Management Information Systems