Stemming from the research "The Fourth Impulse of Pedagogical Renewal in Spain", this article addresses three key issues: firstly, and as a terminological exercise, it differentiates three concepts that are too often treated interchangeably. These are: reform, renewal and innovation. Secondly, some of the defining aspects that, in our…

Capacity building is ubiquitous in development and education discourse as a means of strengthening approaches to education, among other development goals. However, in crafting a new social contract for education founded in an ethic of care, reciprocity, and solidarity, we must not overlook the significant transformative potential of capacity…

This chapter seeks to provide a bird's eye view of the significant achievements and current challenges in the primary education sector. It also addresses possible avenues for ongoing development at a time of shrinking financial support from the national budget and external sources. It canvases the adoption of innovative and proactive approaches…

The pandemic has made deeper problems more transparent and has stimulated many to realize that there may be an opportunity over the next period to pursue much needed innovations in learning. In this essay we describe the ways in which the pandemic has provided the conditions for new human development that joins two powerful forces: the pulsar…

The editors of "Montessori Life" discuss how Montessori practice and outcomes align with the skills children will need to thrive in the future.

Information technology has a revolutionary impact on the development of education. Therefore, it is a strategic choice to comprehensively respond to educational development challenges in the information age to promote the modernization of education with education informatization. Countries worldwide have begun to attach importance to the…

Over recent years, innovative learning environments (ILEs) have become the default style of new-build educational architecture in New Zealand. While offering potential benefits, the implementation of ILEs represents a departure from established practice in most schools and therefore requires significant change leadership support in order to…

This document outlines a bold new vision for Education Development Center (EDC)'s next chapter of work and impact in order to respond to the needs of today's rapidly changing, uncertain world. Building upon their 65-year legacy of global impact in education, health, and economic development, this plan sets forth four interconnected ambitions…

"Becoming Great Universities" highlights ten core challenges that all colleges and universities face and offers practical steps that everyone on campus--from presidents to first-year undergraduates--can take to enhance student life and learning. This incisive book, written in a friendly and engaging style, draws on conversations with…

During 36 years of continuous operation, The Brigham Young University-Public School Partnership has held fast to the values and principles on which it was based. All partners collaborate for excellence through efforts resulting in actions that benefit all participants and students. Though partners share goals and dispositions, many changes in…

This paper will examine gender disparities in Ghana's tertiary education system and make the case that, while a great deal of progress has been made, gender inequality remains an issue that must continue to be monitored. The author of this paper had the pleasure of participating in a short-term, faculty-led, study abroad experience in Ghana in…

The Aurora Institute's new broad-based policy agenda issues a call-to-action for state education policymakers and provides twelve recommendations informed by the wisdom and expertise of more than 8,500 members in its community. Taken together, the policy priorities challenge lawmakers and education decision-makers to wield their influence and take…

The Development Impact Bond (DIB) is a pioneering new way to encourage private investors to fund international development projects that is 100% focused on the outcomes achieved. Instiglio, a non-profit, Results-Based Financing advisory organization, is providing technical assistance to organizations during the design of these instruments and is…

European University Association (EUA) has been an active contributor to the Bologna Process since its start 20 years ago. The present position paper welcomes the recent progress in the development of the European Higher Education Area, on the occasion of the Bologna Process Ministerial Conference on 19 November. EUA leaders will join the European…

Public education now has two sectors: a district sector and a chartered sector. Chartering--and this two-sector arrangement in general--needs to be thought of as a strategy for change, not just a set of schools. Given flexibility, the chartered sector can and does generate the needed innovation, the necessary improvements in learning. This white…