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
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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
Learning Can’t Wait: Solutions to Overcoming the Education Crisis
When it comes to education, there's no time to waste. The latest results from the 2022 PISA tests revealed a profound learning crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean, where three out of four students do not achieve basic levels in mathematics. The solutions to overcome this education crisis exist. This blog post presents a path forward with proven solutions to tackle the … [Read more...] about Learning Can’t Wait: Solutions to Overcoming the Education Crisis
The ABCs of Critical Thinking: What It Is and Why It Matters
Thinking is a natural act for human beings. Every day, we have thousands of thoughts. However, just because we are thinking does not mean we are doing it well or that all our thoughts require critical reasoning because doing so would be too exhausting. Critical thinking becomes a core skill in a world that is changing so dynamically. Thinking critically not only helps with … [Read more...] about The ABCs of Critical Thinking: What It Is and Why It Matters
Beyond the PISA Snapshot: How to Reduce Learning Gaps with Tutoring?
Giovanna feels confident and capable of learning mathematics. As a fifth-grade student in Guanajuato, Mexico, she is one of the more than 8,500 students participating in remote tutoring programs in 10 Latin American countries. Developed collaboratively by regional Ministries of Education, universities, and civil society organizations, these programs are supported … [Read more...] about Beyond the PISA Snapshot: How to Reduce Learning Gaps with Tutoring?