Investing in early years learning: It can be done! PEARL program, World Bank implemented-GPE -funded, promotes Early Years Learning and Early Reading Early investment in the lives of disadvantaged children will help reduce inequality, in both the short and the long run. —James Heckman Investments in the early years of children’s lives and in theContinue reading “News and Research 17”
Investing in Early Years Learning
Early investment in the lives of disadvantaged children will help reduce inequality, in both the short and the long run. —James Heckman Investments in the early years of children’s lives and in the first grades of their education are among the most important actions governments can take. So said the Prime Minister and Minister of EducationContinue reading “Investing in Early Years Learning”
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Early Years Learning Workshop Opens in Tonga A regional training workshop to support school readiness and reading for Pacific children and teachers has kicked off today in Nuku’alofa with opening remarks from Mr. Claude Tupou, Education CEO at the Ministry of Education and Training. This is the second regional training workshop in as many yearsContinue reading “News and Research 16”
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To End Poverty, Give Everyone the Chance to Learn …The highest returns may come from investing in the people who have the biggest opportunity to catch up with everyone else. All they need is a chance… How Much Graduates Earn Drives More College Rankings PayScale introduced its first college salary report in 2008, andContinue reading “News and research 15”
Song for International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Song for International Day for the Eradication of #Poverty Gang of Four : To Hell with Poverty Play it loud http://ow.ly/M3M0305h1g2 Harry Anthony Patrinos @hpatrinos
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East Asia Pacific Economic Update, October 2016: Reducing Vulnerabilities Key findings Growth in developing East Asia and Pacific is expected to remain resilient China is expected to continue its gradual transition to slower, but more sustainable, growth In the rest of developing East Asia, growth is projected to remain stable Overall, developing East AsiaContinue reading “News and research 14”
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Money to spend Mr. Michael Crawford, Lead Education Specialist at the World Bank, tells how he views the financial autonomy scheme for Vietnam’s public universities. What are your thoughts on financial autonomy in education around the world in general and in Vietnam in particular? In order to reach high and appropriate levels of performance,Continue reading “News and research 13”
News and research 12 – October 3, 2016
The impact of education programmes on learning and school participation We synthesised evidence from 216 programmes reaching 16 million children across 52 L&MICs. The results demonstrate there are no ‘magic bullets’ to ensure high-quality education for all, but there are lessons to be learned for improving future education programmes… There is fairly strong andContinue reading “News and research 12 – October 3, 2016”
News and research 11 – September 26, 2016
The Learning Generation The International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity report was presented to the United Nations on September 18, 2016… Google to help George and Amal Clooney educate Syrian refugee children in Lebanon George and Amal Clooney are launching an ambitious initiative to educate Syrian refugee children in Lebanon – and they are gettingContinue reading “News and research 11 – September 26, 2016”
Six ways to turn education spending into investments with high returns
Six ways to turn education spending into investments with high returns Last month, I joined a group of former education ministers and experts for a consultation on the key challenges facing ministries of education and how to formulate an appropriate curriculum. I told my fellow participants that the returns to education are high and thatContinue reading “Six ways to turn education spending into investments with high returns”
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