As development professionals, we often get waylaid by measurement challenges in our pursuit of disability-inclusive education. Paige Morency Notario reminds us that when it comes to meeting students’ needs, it’s better to start somewhere than not to start at all.
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To contribute positively to their communities and become productive adults, young people need a safe, respectful space to learn.
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Children in conflict zones arrive at school with needs that are difficult to anticipate and complicated to respond to. How can we make sure education programs do not leave these children behind or, worse, exacerbate the conflict?
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By the time children from impoverished backgrounds arrive at school, they are often already lagging behind their peers. What do these children need to level the playing field?
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Teachers need feedback, but observers are susceptible to bias and may not be able to tell if students are learning. How can we improve teacher observation? Expert Susan Werner discusses solutions.
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For two first graders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where a quarter of the population is illiterate, being able to write a sentence on the board is an important step in the right direction.
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In crisis situations, education services should be provided along with food, water, and shelter. Paige Morency Notario argues that assessment is an essential part of ensuring the success of educational programming in such environments.
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Educators are preparing students for a changing world. Two approaches, focused on 21st-century skills and workforce development, may offer the answer.
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Reading is essential for learning across all academic subject areas. As children progress through school, schools, teachers, and communities must help them to become critical and independent readers and learners. Their future depends on it. This…
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Georgian primary students engage in an interactive classroom exercise designed to teach basic business skills. Traditionally, the country's primary students do not learn about business.
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Emet Mohr and Paige Morency Notario discuss two benefits of using teacher learning circles for continuous teacher professional development: local ownership and cost-effectiveness.
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Sarah Grausz and Nikita Soman share three benefits of investing in formative assessments when it comes to early grade reading based on experiences in Georgia and Pakistan.
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