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
latin america and the caribbean
Implementing Edtech at Scale: 3 Lessons from Korea for Digital Transformation
“How can every school be ready for the digital age?” Across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), countries are advancing digital education—but challenges remain. Meanwhile, South Korea’s bold policies and sustained investments have enabled nationwide digital access, AI-powered textbooks, and large-scale teacher training. In this blog, we explore three key lessons from Korea’s … [Read more...] about Implementing Edtech at Scale: 3 Lessons from Korea for Digital Transformation
Transforming Education in Jamaica with Data, Digital Platforms and Financial Management Systems: A Fun Approach to Serious Change
Elena Arias Ortiz, Justin Dayhoff, Cynthia Hobbs When was the last time you associated “fun” with funding? It might sound unusual but making education finance engaging is a pressing challenge. How do we spark interest in a seemingly tedious administrative task? School leaders today have widely varied responsibilities. They are instructional guides, and … [Read more...] about Transforming Education in Jamaica with Data, Digital Platforms and Financial Management Systems: A Fun Approach to Serious Change
Beyond Access: How to Ensure Meaningful Connectivity for All Schools?
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?
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?