Global inclusive education updates from EENET and other organisations.
[Blog] Civil society unites to put the environment at the heart of educationTo better understand how environmental issues are integrated into teaching and learning, five civil society coalitions – CN EPT Burkina Faso, Coalition Éducation France, CONAMEPT Madagascar, COSYDEP Sénégal, and CN EPT Togo – came together to explore the concerns and initiatives led by teachers, civil society, and institutional partners in these countries. The study revealed … Continue reading [Blog] Civil society unites to put the environment at the heart of education [Article] South-south cooperation, CAR and Chad
The Ministry of Education in the Central African Republic (CAR) showcased its work to counterparts from neighbouring Chad, as part of a south-south cooperation to find solutions to get millions more children in education and learning. The flagship community engagement initiative in CAR uses the ‘Kundukwa’ platforms. What began as a pilot in 20 villages … Continue reading [Article] South-south cooperation, CAR and Chad [Blog] A ministerial taskforce to end violence in and around schools
At the Education World Forum, a new ministerial taskforce on ending violence in, around and through schools was launched. Made up of 11 countries, the taskforce is committed to working collaboratively to end all forms of violence against children. The Ministerial Taskforce committed to implementing the pledges made at the first Ministerial Conference to end … Continue reading [Blog] A ministerial taskforce to end violence in and around schools [Blog] How geospatial data is transforming education in remote Maldivian islands
Using geospatial software, education planners in the Maldives mapped population densities, school locations, catchment areas, transport infrastructure and other crucial factors for the higher secondary grades. Overlaying this information allowed them to identify underserved areas and prioritize them for new school construction. The Maldives consists of 1,196 islands grouped into 26 atolls (strings of coral … Continue reading [Blog] How geospatial data is transforming education in remote Maldivian islands [Advocacy] World Day for Assistive Technology
“Unlock the Everyday” is the title of the campaign to celebrate the World Day for Assistive Technology (4 June). The purpose of observing World AT Day is to: Rally all sectors — including health, education, social protection, development, and the private sector — to shine a spotlight on the importance of assistive technology and call for … Continue reading [Advocacy] World Day for Assistive Technology