“My school is better than yours” said a 13-year old to his classmate in the school that I was visiting. I approached him and asked him why he had said that; blushing, he answered: “Because my school is bigger and does have everything we need”. In a couple of words, this young student reminds us that, for many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, providing adequate … [Lee más...] about Why my school is better than yours…
Learning in the 21st Century Schools
Desks and blackboards: What else do we need?
Written by María Soledad Bos and Alison Elias One of the most vivid memories that we have is going back to school at the beginning of every school year to find newly painted classrooms, desks, and blackboards. The library, the computer room, and the science labs all still had that “brand new” smell, ready for us to finally bring them to life. Unfortunately, every year, … [Lee más...] about Desks and blackboards: What else do we need?
