In the past fifteen years, the Costa Rican education system has enacted important efforts in areas such as curricular reforms, better training and salary increases for in-service teachers, investments in infrastructure, support for vulnerable student populations and increases in teacher accreditation. However, there are actions and linkages remaining to achieve this qualitative jump.
Despite recent advances, the Panamanian education system continues to suffer from chronic problems, and, increasingly, education has become a national concern. This report evaluates the current state of teacher policies and offers a set of recommendations for addressing existing challenges and bottlenecks.
Durante el Seminario sobre el Estado de las Políticas Docentes, especialistas destacaron que durante las últimas décadas los países de la región han realizado importantes esfuerzos para identificar e implementar políticas públicas que mejoren la efectividad de los docentes en América Latina y el Caribe.
El Diálogo Interamericano y el Centro de Investigaciones Económicas Nacionales (CIEN) organizaron un evento que analizó el estado actual de las políticas docentes en Guatemala, y en particular, los avances que han transcurrido en los últimos tres años.
Teacher quality is one of the variables that most influences educational outcomes. Shanghai, one of the best-performing education systems in the world, has a complex teacher policy framework that emphasizes high entry standards and continuous improvement. What lessons can Shanghai’s teacher policies offer Central America?
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On June 14, the Education Program launched its new report on the future of education in Latin America and the Caribbean.
What is the state of the teaching profession in Peru? A new report analyzes challenges and opportunities for teacher policies in the country.
A new report from the Education program analyzes trends in education policy and outcomes, as well as in development assistance and investment. It identifies spaces for US-LAC partnership for new and continued engagement.
El Diálogo Interamericano está liderando una iniciativa para monitorear los avances en la región en materia de primera infancia.
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An innovative program developed by the Argentine Ministry of Education and the Varkey Foundation is preparing school directors to be effective leaders.
Hallazgos y recomendaciones sobre cómo mejorar las políticas públicas docentes en Argentina.
Findings and recommendations to strengthen teacher policies in Argentina.
¿Cuáles son las recomendaciones para mejorar las políticas docentes en Panamá? Resumen del evento.
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On February 23, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted a panel discussion around lessons on workforce development in Brazil and the US, where panelists shared insights on best practices, particularly the role that private companies play in workforce development initiatives.
How can Chile use school resources more effectively to ensure educational equity, strengthen leadership and improve teaching?
