Maestros que dejan mensajes motivadores en las mesas de sus alumnos antes de un examen; magia para explicar las matemáticas y la física; hacer que los estudiantes den clases al maestro; rodar un cortometraje; montar con ellos una obra de teatro que les cambia la vida; usar las redes sociales para enseñar literatura, con memes sobre Cien años de soledad… La calidad educativa de … [Lee más...] about Voces de maestros: trabajadores de primera línea
Latin America
What can we gain from Early Childhood Education?
On November 9, the 2017 ALAS-IDB (Inter-American Development Bank) Early Childhood Development Awards were distributed in the four categories of best early childhood educator, best early childhood center, best children’s book, and best innovation in early childhood education. The work of each of the finalists resonated deeply with me. Lessons about hope and common humanity … [Lee más...] about What can we gain from Early Childhood Education?
The challenge of working as a team in Latin America – How did the region do in the new PISA assessment of social competencies?
A couple of weeks ago my oldest daughter showed up at home with a couple of friends on Saturday. Upon arrival, he asked me for the tablet. Of course, as the responsible father that I am, my first reaction was to ask her why they wanted it. Her answer surprised me; I quickly replied that of course she could use it. … [Lee más...] about The challenge of working as a team in Latin America – How did the region do in the new PISA assessment of social competencies?
12 transformative initiatives for early childhood
The ALAS-IDB awards represent the emblematic commitment of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the ALAS Foundation to promote the development of early childhood in Latin America and the Caribbean. … [Lee más...] about 12 transformative initiatives for early childhood
False economies: Childcare centers vs. Home visits – Round 1!
Is daycare a bad investment for Latin America? Last May at the IDB we had a great opportunity to discuss this central policy question for the region at the launching of the Book Cashing in on education. This question was also the title of the blog posted after the event by Justin Sandefur, one of the panelists, where two main policy alternatives were discussed: childcare … [Lee más...] about False economies: Childcare centers vs. Home visits – Round 1!
