Fostering Hemispheric Solidarity Through Inter-American Education
In particular, discussions around history tend to ignore the need to teach students about Latin America and the Caribbean and how interconnected the world has become. This hole in the U.S. education system is reflected in a lack of attention to the region in U.S. foreign policy. To bolster engagement with the rest of the Americas, the United States should expand its education system’s coverage of Inter-American history and Latin American studies.
The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Latin America?
The U.S. should view Latin America and the Caribbean as partners rather than pawns in a great power competition against China and emphasize this partnership in their relationship.
Las tareas pendientes de la educación
¿Cómo mejorar la educación? ¿Por dónde empezar? ¿La pandemia representa un momento bisagra? ¿Existe la posibilidad de redefinir una nueva escuela? En mayo de 2020, mientras comenzaban los primeros pasos de una dura cuarentena en la región, decidí poner estas esas preguntas sobre la mesa.
Unfinished Business in Education
How do we improve education? Where do we start? Does the pandemic represent a pivotal moment?
Capitalizing on COVID-19’s digital potential in Latin America
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that the future is digital. As a result, it has highlighted the transformative power of technology for Latin America and the Caribbean, and accelerated its digital transformation, not only in leading start-up markets like Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, but throughout the entire region.
An interview with Agustín Porres, Latin American Regional Director for the Varkey Foundation
The Varkey Foundation has funded training for more than 46,000 teachers, and directly impacted the education of over 1.6 million students around the world. It is especially active in Argentina, Ghana, and Uganda.
El Día Internacional de la Educación
El 24 de enero marca la importancia de la educación como respuesta a los obstáculos que deben enfrentar las comunidades alrededor del mundo y nos recuerda el desafío de garantizar una educación inclusiva, equitativa y de calidad para todos.
Paraguay’s strengthening case for state reform
The pandemic has turned the government into a crucial actor of economic recovery, in reckoning with its post-pandemic outlook, Paraguay is building a case for state reform.
Will elections in the Dominican Republic end over a decade of Dominican Liberation Party rule?
After more than a decade in power, profound divisions within the ruling Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) point to a change in government.
Five Latin American girls leading the way
In honor of Malala Day, here are 5 girls in the hemisphere that have become courageous and active voices for rights.