The early years are crucial for developing skills that prepare children for reading and writing. Early literacy lays the foundation for formal learning. Discover its impact on children's educational and professional futures. By Ximena Dueñas, Gina Catalina Loaiza, Silvana Godoy Mateus and José Luís Sánchez The early years of a person’s life are crucial for their … [Read more...] about What is Early Literacy and Which Skills Should We Develop?
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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?
Learnings from the Amazon: Innovative Strategies to Transform Education
Twenty-five years ago, in a place like Pomeroon in Guyana, children took about 3 hours to reach school. Today, many of the 12 million girls, boys, and adolescents living in the 8 countries of the Amazon still face similar challenges. Moreover, these issues are not unique to the Amazon but also occur in other countries in the region. Today, students like Alejandra Santiago Da … [Read more...] about Learnings from the Amazon: Innovative Strategies to Transform Education
Empowering Educators: The Crucial Importance of Soft Skills in Teaching Today
When was the last time you experienced the profound impact of someone truly listening to you with empathy and understanding? Perhaps it was a colleague, a fellow student, a friend or even a relative. The simple act of being listened to can be eye-opening, revealing how small actions can foster empathy. At the same time, in this dynamic era of digital transformation, … [Read more...] about Empowering Educators: The Crucial Importance of Soft Skills in Teaching Today
Prioritizing Well-Being in Schools: Coschool’s Recipe for Education with Emotion
What is the main challenge facing educators in a post-pandemic context? Academic results? An increase in bullying? Student desertion? These are all recurring concerns. Nevertheless, one overarching challenge is a root cause that intersects all the aforementioned. In 2022, Coschool, an IDB 21st Century Skills Coalition member, asked this question to over 200 educators from rural … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Well-Being in Schools: Coschool’s Recipe for Education with Emotion