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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Celebrating the Legacy of Paulo Renato Souza: Lessons from a Minister Who Transformed Brazil’s Education
By Barbara Bruns Educational transformations require long-term commitment, passion, and political and managerial skills. In Brazil, Paulo Renato Souza is an inspiring role model for how education can become a matter of state and how to revolutionize education with powerful leadership and management. In what he called the ‘revolução gerenciada,’ he was able to implement … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Legacy of Paulo Renato Souza: Lessons from a Minister Who Transformed Brazil’s Education
Empowering Digital Kindness: A Comprehensive Approach to Cyberbullying Prevention
By Emma Näslund-Hadley, Katelyn Hepworth and Greta Olivares Luna Bullying leaves deep and lasting scars, and in the digital age, cyberbullying severely impacts the mental health of young people. Discover how schools and communities can create safe and inclusive spaces for everyone. Bullying. It’s a word that brings to mind everything from schoolyard taunts to silent … [Read more...] about Empowering Digital Kindness: A Comprehensive Approach to Cyberbullying Prevention
What Does It Mean To Be A Global Citizen?
By Rana diOrio, author of the What does it mean to be Global? Insights from an award-winning children’s book author and educator on inspiring young minds and fostering positive values through literature and education. Our brains process approximately 11 million pieces of information per second. Our conscious mind can only handle about 40 of those pieces, so we are … [Read more...] about What Does It Mean To Be A Global Citizen?
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?