by Augustinus van der Krogt* In 2013, I was hired to collaborate with the Haitian Ministry of Education on its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy and implementation plan. Its purpose was to contribute to expanding access to primary education and improving its quality. Interestingly –very different from many other countries that I have advised – it resulted … [Lee más...] about Leapfrogging quality education through ICT: experiences from Haiti
It’s time to give back
by Katherina Hruskovec* "Working in Haiti is very challenging because change cannot happen as quickly as we wish, especially after the earthquake. However, the real joy comes from winning small victories," admits Education Specialist Anouk Ewald. Although she uses the word "small", her work as part of the Inter-American Development Bank’s delegation in Haiti has benefited … [Lee más...] about It’s time to give back
El 2013 más allá de las pruebas PISA
Durante 2013 la educación latinoamericana ha sido algo más que los resultados en las pruebas PISA. Aunque, es cierto: estos son tan contundentes y nos colocan en un lugar tan lejano del podio de los ganadores que ocultan algunos hechos que merecerían una mayor cobertura regional que la que han tenido. El abanico de novedades es amplio y comprende un rango que va desde nuevas … [Lee más...] about El 2013 más allá de las pruebas PISA
The Year 2013 Beyond PISA
During 2013, the Latin American education has been more than results on the PISA tests. Although, it is true: these are so strong and place us in such a distant place winner’s podium hiding some facts that deserve greater regional coverage than they have had. The range of new features is extensive and comprises a range from new regulations on teaching work to massive supply of … [Lee más...] about The Year 2013 Beyond PISA
Extreme STEM
You’ve probably heard of Extreme Sports, but maybe not of Extreme STEM, or X-STEM. The day of my visit to Glenallen Elementary School, United States public X-STEM schools in Montgomery County in Maryland, a group of first graders wears lab-coats and hard hats as they embark on a construction challenge. Another group of students from fifth grade has been challenged to produce … [Lee más...] about Extreme STEM