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
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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?
International Day of Peace: what is peace education and why is it important?
By Sonia Suárez and Nathalie Alvarado Youth violence is casting a shadow over Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), a region that faces some of the highest youth homicide rates in the world. In fact, young people aged 15-29 are tragically three times more likely to be victims of homicide than the global average, with the rate soaring to 18 per 100,000. Youth violence is … [Read more...] about International Day of Peace: what is peace education and why is it important?
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?