Global inclusive education updates from EENET and other organisations.
[Blog] Ukraine: Making education accessible when schools are closedSchool closures, attacks on schools, lack of devices and connectivity, displacement and constant stress have led to Ukrainian children experiencing profound learning losses and missing out on opportunities to socialize with their peers. Through a combination of financial support from GPE, implementation support from UNICEF, and financial and in-kind support from Microsoft and Google, Ukraine … Continue reading [Blog] Ukraine: Making education accessible when schools are closed [Blog] How to incorporate mother tongue and community languages to improve learning
When learners cannot access education in a language they already understand, whether their mother tongue or one from their community, it can make it harder for them to learn, hindering their access to and progression through education. When taught in their mother tongue, proficiency in their mother tongue improves, and so does the acquisition of … Continue reading [Blog] How to incorporate mother tongue and community languages to improve learning [Blog] Can Distance Education be Truly Inclusive?
“When thinking more deeply about inclusion and exchanging experiences among practitioners about how to operationalize distance learning opportunities for children affected by crises, a key question arises: can distance education be truly inclusive, especially when delivered amid emergencies and crises?” This is the question asked in this blog. It also invites you to share your … Continue reading [Blog] Can Distance Education be Truly Inclusive? [Report] Let’s make Official Development Assistance to disability-inclusive education count
CBM has published a report on their investigation into the state of Official Development Assistance relating to disability-inclusive education. The report outlines the persistent under-funding of disability-inclusive education and makes recommendations. Read a summary blog and download the full report. (Note: This report was completed before the Trump regime stopped all aid funding from USA. … Continue reading [Report] Let’s make Official Development Assistance to disability-inclusive education count [Blog] “Some children in the class are in a wheelchair. Well so what?”
Tis blog from UNESCO features inclusive education in Moldova, Estonia and Armenia. These countries have implemented inclusive education for several years. The blog describes the progress and gives links to further resources. Tiina Keskula, a parent of students in school grades 6 and 9 in Estonia said about inclusive education: “This means children accept variation … Continue reading [Blog] “Some children in the class are in a wheelchair. Well so what?”