A great teacher can inspire students, build confidence, and shape their future. But what happens when students rarely see teachers or principals who look like them? These gaps not only shape students’ academic experiences but also influence their aspirations, learning outcomes, and long-term opportunities. Key Findings About Teacher Representation in the … [Read more...] about Why It Matters Who Stands in Front of the Classroom
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Partnerships to Achieve Disability Inclusion Around the World
The prevalence of disability is projected to increase from 15 percent to 20 percent in Latin America and the Caribbean according to Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) estimations. As a multilateral organization focused on improving lives regionally, the IDB works with countries to remove barriers to the participation of the more than 80 million people with … [Read more...] about Partnerships to Achieve Disability Inclusion Around the World
Disability Policies: What We Know and What We Still Need to Know
In the context of the International Day in honor of Persons with Disabilities, as happens every year, outdated statistics and tenuous information about people with disabilities will be disseminated. Albeit with good intentions, when the most shared data no longer reflects the current reality, resources and attention may end up diverted from the more striking challenges … [Read more...] about Disability Policies: What We Know and What We Still Need to Know
Racial Inequality in Education: Challenges and Pathways for Afro-descendant Youth in Latin America
In Latin America, Afro-descendant youth continue to face racial inequality. This reflects as significant challenges in accessing and completing education, driven by historical and structural inequalities that date back to the colonial era. From low completion rates in primary and secondary school to high dropout rates and limited representation in higher education, these … [Read more...] about Racial Inequality in Education: Challenges and Pathways for Afro-descendant Youth in Latin America
Where to find social data and indicators on Latin America and the Caribbean?
Addressing the social and economic inequalities faced by people in Latin America and the Caribbean requires quantitative data and contextual information. This knowledge allows us to improve public policy decisions, which must be based on evidence. At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), we have developed several tools that bring users closer to data and indicators of … [Read more...] about Where to find social data and indicators on Latin America and the Caribbean?