Education

Knowledge for all. A collection of 13 posts
The Digital Divide In Education
Education

The Digital Divide In Education

By Siraj Akmal From Northeastern University Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on UnsplashIntroduction The COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented shift in the landscape of American education. With the abrupt closure of school buildings nationwide,
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Equity in Education in the Post-COVID Era
Education

Equity in Education in the Post-COVID Era

By: Lavanya Subramanian From: Northwestern University By now – December 2023 – most people aren’t surprised by the detrimental effects COVID has had on almost every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to the
The Reality of Children’s Education
Education

The Reality of Children’s Education

When asked to envision the average day of a seven-year-old, the picture of a classroom with colorful posters, a welcoming library, and a teacher handing out worksheets may come to mind. However, this is not the case for many children around the world.
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Climate Change And Its Disproportionate Effect On Education Access
Can EdTech be the path forward for China's education industry?
Education

Can EdTech be the path forward for China's education industry?

The education industry in China has undergone huge development during the past few years. The market has grown rapidly, and its value is estimated to reach US$572.51 billion by the end
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The State of the World's Children
Harvard

The State of the World's Children

In 1959, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1). We — as a global community — thus began to hold these truths to be self-evident, that the
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Do Children Benefit From Internet Access?
MIT

Do Children Benefit From Internet Access?

Opening Statement: In Peru, providing laptops and free internet access to school children led to improved computer and internet proficiency. However, no significant impact on math and reading achievement, cognitive skills, self-esteem, teacher
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Trends in Education in Typically Academically-Focused Countries
Education

Trends in Education in Typically Academically-Focused Countries

It was a special day in Singapore for twelve-year-old children and their parents on November 25, 2020. This day marked a milestone for many of these students, and for some, it was a
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Coronavirus and Colleges: Coughs, Classes, and Considerations
Education

Coronavirus and Colleges: Coughs, Classes, and Considerations

Over the past six months, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has delivered a very significant and systemic impact on the way that we lived our lives. However, nowhere is the impact of COVID-19 felt than on the economics of America’s colleges and universities.
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Tracking the Impacts of E-Learning During the Time of COVID-19
Education

Tracking the Impacts of E-Learning During the Time of COVID-19

A harrowing photograph recently made its rounds on the internet: two elementary aged sisters, seated on a sidewalk outside a Taco Bell in East Salinas California, hunched over their school-issued laptops, using the
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How Technology is Improving Access to Quality High School Education in South Africa
Education

How Technology is Improving Access to Quality High School Education in South Africa

South Africa’s education system is one that is plagued by a lack of resources and access to quality teaching which can be attributed to apartheid and governmental mismanagement since. The integration of technology in the classroom, however, is serving as a tool for change and improvement.
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Cambodia as an example of educational disparities in developing countries
Development

Cambodia as an example of educational disparities in developing countries

Even though the right to education has been recognized as one of the primary human rights, it still remains inaccessible for millions of children around the world. According to the UNESCO Institute for
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How Education Can Further Employee Empowerment
Development

How Education Can Further Employee Empowerment

Developing your employees' passions for lifelong learning can unlock unparallel levels of innovation and productivity in your workforce.
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