Laboratoria, a pioneering social impact organization founded in Peru in 2014, has been steadfast in its mission to equip women with technical skills (web development, UX design, and data analysis) and connect them with career opportunities in the tech industry. With an impressive track record of impacting over 3,500 students and placing 82% of its graduates in tech jobs, … [Read more...] about Empowering Women and Transforming Tech Education: Laboratoria’s Agile Learning Model
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Improving Education Through Curriculum Transformation in Haiti
Since 2022, the Haitian Ministry of National Education and Professional Development (MENFP), supported by the International Bureau of Education of UNESCO (UNESCO-IBE) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has embarked on a large-scale transformation of Haiti's education. After an initial phase focused on diagnosing the system's challenges and building capacity, the … [Read more...] about Improving Education Through Curriculum Transformation in Haiti
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?
The learning crisis of adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean: A first look at the new PISA results
Last week saw the release of new data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), implemented by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Fifteen-year-old students from fourteen Latin American and Caribbean countries participated in this international large-scale student assessment, which was postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about The learning crisis of adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean: A first look at the new PISA results