Global inclusive education updates from EENET and other organisations.
[Article] Millions out of school in West and Central Africa due to floodingAbout 10 million children across four countries in West and Central Africa are currently [mid-October 2024] out of school due to massive regional flooding, which has damaged and destroyed infrastructure and displaced nearly one million people from their homes, said Save the Children. In their article – West and Central Africa: About 10 million children … Continue reading [Article] Millions out of school in West and Central Africa due to flooding *Deadline extended* EER13 call for articles.
Issue 13 of Enabling Education Review will be on the topic of Inclusive EdTech. The new deadline for submissions is 31 October 2024. Read the full call for articles. [Blog] Education Cannot Wait Interviews UNICEF Representative in Egypt Jeremy Hopkins
Education Cannot Wait published an interview with Jeremy Hopkins, UNICEF Representative in Egypt. The interview covers the education of Sudanese children who fled to Egypt with their families. He says: “UNICEF is also working closely with the Egyptian Government to integrate refugees and migrants into the formal public education system. We have mapped public schools … Continue reading [Blog] Education Cannot Wait Interviews UNICEF Representative in Egypt Jeremy Hopkins [Blog] Two visions for EdTech: Lessons from yesterday for the technology of tomorrow
F. van Cappelle and C. Cobo look at two initiatives that aimed to help underprivileged children to access technology, the lessons learned, and what this means for future projects around educational technology and AI. They end with: “Like past tech, AI has potential to help but could widen the gap between students. Policies that … Continue reading [Blog] Two visions for EdTech: Lessons from yesterday for the technology of tomorrow [Blog] STEP Malawi’s Inclusive Education Study: Paving the Way for Equal Learning Opportunities
A fact-finding study in Malawi by Strengthening Teacher Education and Practice (STEP) Activity has recently been conducted. Key findings revealed a significant gap in inclusive education training. Of the 22 mainstream Teacher Training Institutions in Malawi, only two offer certified programmes in this critical area. The study highlighted a pressing need for more comprehensive training … Continue reading [Blog] STEP Malawi’s Inclusive Education Study: Paving the Way for Equal Learning Opportunities