Right to education

Authorities, gathered in Chile for the Santiago 2024 Education Ministerial at the end of January, agreed to work to recover what was lost during the pandemic and to transform educational systems. They emphasized the importance of sustainable funding, innovative policies, and inclusive and resilient strategies to move from commitment to action.  In…, Priorities for Progress , Among other topics and agreements, ministers and other authorities reaffirmed in the Declaration the importance of addressing gaps in access to and quality of education and underscored the fundamental role of teaching staff. They emphasized the need to prioritize training and professional development of educators and to adopt evidence-based…

On Thursday, January 25, 2024, the "Ministerial Meeting of Education, Santiago 2024" began, which aims to design an agenda of actions to overcome the educational crisis caused by the pandemic. This meeting of ministers of Education and of Finance from Latin America and the Caribbean is organized by the UNESCO Regional Multisectoral Office in…, Governance and Resources for Education, In the discussion sessions of the "Ministerial Meeting of Education, Santiago 2024," authorities will address three key issues for the sector: the challenge of educational reactivation, the transformation of teaching to guarantee the right to education, and the financing required for these public policies. To contribute to this debate, ECLAC ,…, Youth make their voices heard , At the ministerial meeting, young people from Latin America and the Caribbean also raised their voices on the learning crisis that puts their future and the right to education of millions of children, adolescents and youth at risk.  A group of young people shared an Open letter from young people: Towards transformative education open letter to the…

Dear Ministers of Education of Latin America and the Caribbean,, We, the young people of the region, are reaching out to you because we know that the current educational crisis is jeopardizing the future and right to education of children, adolescents and young people. However, being here at this Education Ministerial Meeting - 2024 Ministerial Meeting sets a fundamental precedent, as we will be able to share…, Seven priorities for transforming education, Priorities that, as young people and students, we believe are essential to address in order to transform education Iluastración de una adolescentes levantando la mano Youth and student participation Ilustración de un escudo Safe and violence-free spaces Ilustración roja y negra de dos flecha en distintas direcciones Change in educational…, Fundamental proposals, Fundamental proposals on the central themes to be discussed at the ministerial forum Ilustración de signos de exclamación In relation with: Data and information for decision-making Pedagogical and curricular transformation Diversity, equity and inclusion Comprehensive response to violence Blocks Learning recovery Ilustración de símbolo de dolar…

In the last two decades, many efforts were made by the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean to expand access to preschool and primary education. However, evaluations on educational quality, such as PISA 2018 and ERCE 2019, show a significant decline in learning at the regional level.  The above shows that attending school does not guarantee that girls and boys achieve the basic learning that they should have acquired in their primary education. This situation was aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of which increased the estimated learning poverty for 2022 by 79 percent of 10-year-old girls and boys who cannot read and understand a simple text.  In order to address learning losses in students from 3rd to 6th grade, UNICEF encourages schools to adapt their teaching activities to the actual achievement level of each child so that they can catch up easily. This document details the lessons learned of the implementation of the Teaching at the Right Level (TARL) methodology aimed at improving the level of basic learning in reading and mathematics.

This document was developed within the framework of the UNICEF Accessible Digital Textbooks for All (ADT) initiative, with the aim of providing an overview of the main contextual aspects affecting the implementation of this new learning tool in Jamaica. This country profile presents an analysis of the inclusive and digital education environment, addressing a range of relevant topics for the development, implementation, and sustainability of accessible digital textbooks. The ADT initiative in Jamaica is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), UNICEF Jamaica, the UNICEF Regional Office for Latin America & the Caribbean and the technology partner BookFusion. The information shared in this document was collected through a series of questionnaires developed by UNICEF, which were answered with the support of the MOEY and the UNICEF country office, along with additional documentation review. This country profile is organized into five main sections: (1) Regulation and inclusive education overview, (2) Teacher professional development and training in inclusive education, (3) Experience with accessible learning materials, (4) Information and Communications Technology (ICT), infrastructure and digital devices for learning and (5) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analysis (SWOT) for the implementation of accessible digital textbooks.

Learning Passport Jamaica is a digital and mobile educational platform that effectively operates in both online and offline formats, enabling/facilitating accessible learning for all.  This innovative platform provides a gateway to high-quality school content in alignment with the national curriculum, fostering flexible learning and helping…, Advantages of using the Learning Passport in Jamaica   , Supports learning recovery, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 emergency and potential future school closures.  Enhances teachers 'daily pedagogical practices and students' educational experiences.   Builds within teachers the necessary skills to effectively incorporate digital content into their educational practice.  niña está mirando…, Who is the intended audience for Learning Passport in Jamaica?, Students in Grades 1-3 of Primary School, Learning Passport Jamaica provides students with digital content and resources that have been tailored to accomodate a diverse range of learning styles and individual needs.   These materials facilitate the acquisition and refinement of crucial skills through engaging, interactive, and motivating methods.   The platform boasts a diverse range of…, Parents and Caregivers, The platform will also include content dedicated to helping parents and caregivers effectively engage and support their children while using the platform; offering valuable guidance to enhance/maximize/optimize the learner's educational experience., Teachers, Learning Passport Jamaica will provide educators with a range of tools and strategies to support both teaching and students’ learning and assessment.   Teachers will have access to lesson plans, interactive worksheets, activities, video lessons, story reading, videos, games, songs, quizzes, homework assignments, and assessment activities, as well…

Webinar - Facing learning crisis LAC Webinar:  Facing the learning crisis: progress and challenges with education policies Lessons from Latin America and the Caribbean countries See recording here: English Español Français Português See here the report " Advances, Results and Lessons Learned on Foundational Learning in the LAC Region Advances,…, The Commitment to Action recognizes that foundational learning provides the essential building blocks for all other learning, knowledge and higher-order skills. , It is a formal way for countries, regions, and cities in the LAC region as well as the education community to demonstrate a commitment at the highest political levels to securing foundational learning for all children and to implement policies that will help to achieve targets under SDG4.  It is also an effort to articulate the shared ambition and…, Ministers of education of the region sign Commitment to Action for basic learning, Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education, Carlos Torrendell, Secretary of Education, Argentina., UNICEF LACRO Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education, Louis Zabaneh, Minister of Education, Culture, Science & Technology of Belize., UNICEF LACRO Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education, Left: Izolda Cela, Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Education of Brazil. Right: Ancell Sheker, Vice-Minister of Technical & Pedagogical Affairs of Dominican Rep., UNICEF LACRO Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education, Henri Ori, Minister of Education, Science and Culture of Suriname., UNICEF LACRO Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education, Luis Soto, Head of the Office of Cooperation & International Affairs of the Ministry of National Education of Colombia., UNICEF LACRO Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education, Diego Paz, Vice-Minister of Education of Ecuador., UNICEF LACRO Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education, Daniel Sponda, Minister of Education of Honduras., UNICEF LACRO Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education, Rosa Argüelles, Administrative Vice-Minister of Education of Panama., UNICEF LACRO Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education, Nancy Ortuño, Vice-Minister of Higher Education, Venezuela., UNICEF LACRO Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education, Gonzalo Baroni, National Director of Education, Ministry of Education & Culture, Uruguay., UNICEF LACRO Alejandra Arratia Martínez, Undersecretary of Education of Chile Undersecretary of education of chile, Alejandra Arratia Martínez, Undersecretary of Education of Chile., UNICEF LACRO Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education Ministers signing commitment to education…, Commitment to Action on Foundational Learning, Ensure foundational learning as a key element to transform education 1. Low learning levels – the barrier children face    The pre-COVID learning crisis has been made even more severe by the pandemic. Currently it is estimated that, globally, six out of every ten children suffer from learning poverty: they are unable to read and understand a…, Endorsing the Commitment to Action   , Members of the global education community and other partners, including civil society and youth organizations, are invited to endorse the Commitment to Action.   To endorse the Commitment to Action, national, subnational governments and supporting organizations from the Latin America and the Caribbean region should submit an official letter…, Latin American and the Caribbean region endorsements, From national governments   Argentina   Belize   Brazil   Chile   Colombia   Dominican Republic   Ecuador Honduras   Panama Suriname Uruguay Venezuela                                             From subnational governments   Guanajuato State (Mexico)   Bogota District (Colombia)   Regional Government of Ucayali (Peru)   To see the global list of…, I want to learn

The Latin America and the Caribbean region is at a pivotal moment to build a prosperous future for the next generations, though this heavily depends on ensuring access to education for every child. UNICEF is seeking ambitious partners who, like us, understand that there is a rare opportunity to build on the momentum from the educational…, Together we can shape the future of Latin America and the Caribbean through education, With your support, we can ensure that all children and adolescents in the region can receive a relevant and quality education. Read more about UNICEF's work and programs at the three stages of the educational journey and how you can join here:, Early childhood education, Early learning opportunities are a centerpiece to ensuring all children develop their full potential in life. Early childhood education is essential for addressing the learning crisis, as it ensures that children are ready for school. Learn more about our approach and programmes, Accelerate foundational learning, Basic literacy, numeracy, and transferable skills are the cornerstones of learning and empower children and adolescents to access new knowledge, experiences and opportunities. Learn more about our approach and programmes, Skills for life and work, Adolescence is a time of transformation and a crucial window of opportunity. Adolescents need to develop the skills that will enable them to succeed in a complex world and succeed in school, work and life. Learn more about our approach and programmes Leave your mark, become our partner. Fill out my online form . If you cannot see or fill in this…

Bogota, Colombia March 22, 2023 - Education ministers and government representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean reaffirmed today their commitment to promote urgent educational recovery in the region after the losses recorded during the pandemic and to guarantee basic learning for all children. Under the leadership of the Colombian…

PORT-AU-PRINCE/PANAMA CITY/NEW YORK, 9 FEBRUARY 2023 – Acts of armed violence against schools in Haiti, including shooting, ransacking, looting and kidnappings have increased nine-fold in one year, as rising insecurity and widespread unrest begin to cripple the country’s education system, UNICEF warned today.   In the first four months of the…

Our approach, Children’s, adolescents’ and families’ psychosocial development and mental health are also affected during natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Hence, we promote an intersectoral approach that encourages country-level responses to integrate the work of various sectors, including health, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, social…

What are we doing to make mobile data and content affordable?, We promote free digital educational packages to lower barriers to access content, applications and digital learning platforms. Affordable data are packages that mobile network operators provide for free. This option opens access to certain websites and online educational applications. Depending on each country’s regulatory framework, free internet…, We Reimagine Education by making digital learning content and platforms more affordable; we partner with mobile network operators to establish free access for students, parents, caregivers, and teachers., Learn about our work to reimagine education, Explore our resources and country experiences, Central America and the Caribbean: Honduras