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?? Boosting Education Accessibility in Latin America with Compassion International ?? Education serves as a cornerstone for growth and development, yet many individuals in Latin America face significant barriers to accessing quality education. In 2015, approximately one-third of 15-year-olds in the region lacked basic literacy and math skills, a situation that perpetuates cycles of unskilled labor and limited economic opportunities. Ben Ross Schneider, in his book "Routes to Reform: Education Politics in Latin America," explores these systemic issues, highlighting inadequate advocacy for public education and the transient nature of political support for educational reforms. Schneider emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive approaches to improve teaching quality, such as better teacher training, merit-based hiring, and systematic evaluations. He points to Chile’s 2016 educational reforms as a successful example of sustained political effort, while noting the setbacks in Mexico due to political shifts and resistance from entrenched interest groups. Schneider argues that there is no singular route to educational improvement; strategies must be tailored to specific sociopolitical contexts. Despite these challenges, he remains optimistic that long-term educational reforms can foster broader political support, citing successful initiatives in Brazilian states as potential models for other regions. At Compassion International, we are committed to addressing these barriers and enhancing education accessibility across Latin America. Our comprehensive programs focus on improving the quality of education, supporting teacher training initiatives, and advocating for enduring educational reforms. We believe that by empowering the next generation with the skills and opportunities they need, we can create a brighter future for all. Join us in our mission to transform education in Latin America and empower future generations. ??? #EducationForAll #LatinAmerica #CompassionInternational #EducationalReform #Empowerment #FutureGenerations

New on Ipu Kererū, the NZARE blog: Jack Webster explains that digital citizenship education needs to consider the postdigital removal of boundaries between digital and non-digital. Read it now: https://lnkd.in/gQx_Aa5q

Labor refuse to help the poor or listen to the majority of Australians. The same mistake over and over Jacinta Price Dear Giliane, If there’s one lesson from the defeat of the Voice that’s not been highlighted enough, it’s that people didn’t just vote NO to a bad idea, they also voted NO to policies of separation and racial grievance. But corporates and universities and even this government have spent the last nine months ignoring that lesson. They’re continuing to prioritise what the activists want, not what’s good for Indigenous people. Look at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) who have announced they are pursuing what they call a “micro-treaty” between the university and its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. I won’t bore you with the details but you could probably work them out yourself anyway because they’re the same as every other reconciliation or treaty plan. A lot of words about listening and respect and healing, not a lot about better REAL outcomes. Bizarrely for a university, though, the only mention about education is about recognising Indigenous knowledge and not, you know, doing the job of educating Indigenous Australians. Because that’s the lie at the heart of this separatist rubbish that the rejection of the Voice was about: Indigenous people don’t need to be treated differently. The best way for Indigenous Australians at UNSW to thrive and prosper is to get an education that’s just as good as every other student there. They don’t need patronising pats on the head for being Aboriginal. They need to learn the professional and technical skills that will help them succeed in modern Australia. One of the great American civil rights wins was integrating the schools so black kids could get the same education as white kids. Now it seems in Australia we’re trying to re-segregate our educational institutions. But of course that is the secret the authorities at UNSW don’t want you to know: the reality is this micro-treaty isn’t about Aboriginal students, it’s about them. It’s so the UNSW leadership can feel good about themselves without doing the hard work. That’s the same thing that goes on with Welcome to Countries. Public Servants and employees at NGOs start doing them at their weekly meetings not because they actually care, but because they want to look like “Good People” among their peers. Many of them mean well, just as they did with the Voice, but in reality they are focusing on symbolic gestures and separatist policies based on race rather than just treating Aboriginal people as normal human beings. It’s time corporates and the government got on with doing their jobs and stopped the condescending symbolism. It’s not working and never will. Focus on REAL solutions based on need, not race. That’s the only way things will change. Yours for REAL solutions, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price Senator for the Northern Territory Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians

Pleased to have been asked to share my thoughts in Henley & Partners - The Firm of Global Citizens? #BRICSWealthReport on how the desire to provide the best education and secure an opportune future for the next generations drives families in the #globalsouth to opt for #internationaleducation in the #globalnorth. #brics #globalcitizen #internationalstudents #globaleducation #citizenshipbyinvestment # https://lnkd.in/e9B5idKK

As the dust begins to settle from the 2024 presidential election, I want to acknowledge that we are entering a stressful, even frightening time for many people, and especially migrants who have come here recently. I want to address them directly at this difficult moment. Let me be clear: The African Leadership Group stands with our migrant brothers and sisters. We have gone to great lengths to support you over the past couple of years with English and computer classes, health fairs, resource fairs, counseling, and connections to the resources you need. We will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you, support you, and protect you. It is not yet clear what policies the new administration will put in place after January 20, when Donald Trump takes office. But we do know there has been a lot of harsh, threatening rhetoric about mass deportations and other strict measures. Know this, my brothers and sisters: We will get the best, most accurate information as quickly as possible. We will do everything in our power to counsel you, serve you, and help you through this difficult time. The threat to migrants posed by the incoming administration is the most important issue we face. But I also want to address some other, more local developments as well. First, we view it as a positive development that the State Board of Education will retain a majority of members sympathetic to charter schools. In the 8th Congressional District, the race between incumbent Democrat Rhonda Solis and Republican challenger Yazmin Navarro was very close, but Navarro eked out a victory. This race was significant because Solis often sided with other board members skeptical of charter schools, while Navarro promised to be more friendly toward charters. This will keep the nine-member board 5-4 generally in favor of charters. This is an important development because the State Board of Education hears appeals from charter schools whose applications to open or renew their contracts have been denied by local school boards. The state board provides a vital backstop that helps keep charters open and a growing part of our educational ecosystem. ALG strongly supports charter schools because we believe that parents have the right to choose the best public school option for their children. Charter schools are public schools, often offering unique programs or approaches to educating students. It’s vitally important to education in Colorado that charter schools continue to thrive, as long as they remain accountable for their performance and finances. ALG measures its success by the degree to which immigrants are able to settle into their new country and community, integrate at the professional level, and become actively engaged in civic affairs. Naturally, we want all those who are eligible to vote to exercise that right and be part of the movement to change our broken political system. https://lnkd.in/e6rrG7HD

On Public Service Day, Education International reaffirms the crucial role of accessible, inclusive, quality public education in fostering democracy and addressing global challenges. Public education, a human right, counters educational inequities and promotes informed citizenship. Privatization undermines these goals, perpetuating segregation and compromising quality. Funding shortfalls exacerbate these issues; what we need instead is robust investment and equitable financing. As part of the PEHRC consortium, Education International calls for prioritizing public education, robust funding, halting privatization, regulating private actors, and changing the narrative to highlight the successes of public education. It's an honor to share this international perspective and call to action. #PublicEducation #HumanRights #EducationForAll #EducationEquity

The USHCC applauds the recent steps taken by the Biden-Harris Administration to uplift more Latinos across the country. On Wednesday, President Biden signed a new Executive Order establishing a White House initiative that will boost higher educational opportunities for the Latino community. This initiative aims to increase awareness of federal opportunities for the nation’s more than 500 Hispanic-serving institutions and improve alignment of their programs with national economic needs. This includes fostering cross-sector collaboration and strengthening Federal recruitment to enhance career opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni. Education is our society's great economic equalizer, and these actions help level the playing field. The announcement also makes good on last month's Executive Order that creates legal pathways for undocumented spouses and children of United States citizens, allows more Dreamers to contribute to the economy and defend our nation, and expands access to legal representation and immigration services. Ensuring access to quality education, growing America's economy, keeping families together and moving towards a more just and equitable immigration system are at the core of strengthening our country. –Ramiro Cavazos, USHCC President & CEO

Students and educators, it's not too late to join us! Click here to register: https://bit.ly/CJI_Y4O2024 On April 21-23, 2024, Canadian Jesuits International will host its third Youth Advocacy Symposium at Saint Paul University in Ottawa. Under the theme Education: Her Right, Our Future, CJI will bring together young people from diverse backgrounds and regions across Canada who are committed to learning, developing leadership and advocating on the important issue of girls' education. Quality education is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and there is a global commitment to achieve universal, inclusive, and equitable education by 2030. But the world is falling behind, and girls are suffering the consequences. Evidence-based research shows that educating girls strengthens economies and reduces inequality. It contributes to more stable, resilient societies that give everyone - including boys and men - the opportunity to fulfill their potential. Organize a group from your school to join us in Ottawa to learn more about this important issue and advocate for Canada to meet its commitment to the UN 2030 Agenda. Register now: https://bit.ly/CJI_Y4O2024

I am passionate about citizenship education and evidence-based policy-making. Hence, it was a pleasure to contribute to this report. Much more focus needs to lie on how we can improve monitoring and evaluation of policies to increase impact and achieve policy goals. Citizenship education in democracies is essential to enable individuals to participate in collectively binding decision-making while simultaneously upholding human rights. Consequently, a systematic and continuous collection, analysis, and reporting of data on the implementation of citizenship education policies and programs (i.e., monitoring) is imperative. Such data can highlight areas where policies are working well and those where improvements are needed and can serve as a basis for decision-making and policy development. Prof. Dr. Hermann Josef Abs, Maria Magdalena Isac and I provide insights for further debate in the academic and policy field on how to strengthen monitoring practices in the field of citizenship education in Europe. The report "Approaches to Monitoring Citizenship Education in Europe" intends to stimulate further discussion on potential systematic ways to monitor citizenship education in the context of formal education: https://lnkd.in/efd563K5 There is also a German policy brief available: https://lnkd.in/e2p3ZPPj https://lnkd.in/ezSPKYUJ I am looking forward to feedback and happy to exchange on the subject. #citizenshipeducation #monitoring #evaluation #policymaking #evidencebasedpolicymaking #EU #Europe

The Significance of the Public Education System in Any Nation. The public education system is the bedrock of any nation’s development, fostering equality, and driving socio-economic progress.By providing accessible education to all children, regardless of their socio-economic status, it ensures that every individual has the opportunity to realize their potential and contribute meaningfully to society. 1. Equal Opportunity and Social Equity: Public education acts as a great equalizer. For instance, in countries like Finland, the public education system is highly regarded for its commitment to equal opportunity, ensuring that children from diverse backgrounds receive the same high-quality education. This focus on equity helps bridge societal gaps and promote social mobility. 2. Economic Growth: A well-educated populace is essential for economic development. Public education systems in countries like South Korea have been instrumental in transforming the nation into a global economic powerhouse. By investing in education, South Korea has developed a skilled workforce that drives innovation and economic growth. 3.Civic Responsibility: Public education instills civic values and responsibilities. In the United States, public schools play a crucial role in teaching students about democracy, citizenship, and community involvement. This prepares students to be informed and active participants in the democratic process. 4.Innovation and Research: Public education institutions are often at the forefront of research and innovation. For example, Germany's public universities are renowned for their research output and technological advancements, contributing significantly to global knowledge and technological progress. 5.Social Cohesion: Public schools serve as a melting pot of cultures, fostering understanding and unity among diverse groups. This social cohesion is vital for maintaining national harmony and reducing conflicts.The impact of a robust public education system extends far beyond the classroom. It shapes the future of nations by nurturing informed, capable, and responsible citizens. Investing in public education is not just an investment in individual futures but in the collective future of society. #EducationalReforms