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?
Why Measuring is Important for Learning
By Mercedes Mateo and David Evans Assessments can generate mixed feelings and even rejection. However, they are an opportunity to improve and set future goals. A reflection on the role of assessments in learning. Assessing learning shouldn’t be controversial. We measure things that we want to see change. If we want to get better at a sport, we count our goals … [Read more...] about Why Measuring is Important for Learning
The ABCs of an Effective Literacy Educator
By Ximena Dueñas, Gina Catalina Loaiza, Silvana Godoy Mateus y José Luís Sánchez What makes a teacher effective in literacy education? An A, B, C of the "superpowers" needed to boost student learning and enhance their reading and writing skills. To commemorate and honor the work of teachers, we want to highlight some actions, qualities, and "superpowers" that are part of … [Read more...] about The ABCs of an Effective Literacy Educator
Is ‘Global Citizenship Education for Teachers’ Essential for Democracy?
By Eleonora Villegas-Reimers When you think of teachers, what are five descriptors that come to mind? I think of them as expert professionals; essential for the well-being of societies; critical to sustaining and strengthening democracies; agents of social change; and significantly under-valued given their academic and professional preparation and the social … [Read more...] about Is ‘Global Citizenship Education for Teachers’ Essential for Democracy?