Tag Archives: policy

What is the best pedagogy for managing the transition back to school ?

Posted on 28 September 2020 by GEM Report

By Le Thu Huong, Programme Specialist, Section of Education Policy at UNESCO Going to school is important for children, but it may be a daunting experience this year due to the pandemic. Returning after months of being locked-down and studying … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster preparedness, emergencies, Health, pedagogy | Tagged coronavirus, covid19, Health, pedagogy, policy, sanitation, Target 4.a | 1 Comment

How are countries addressing the Covid-19 challenges in education? A snapshot of policy measures

Posted on 24 March 2020 by GEM Report

By Gwang-Chol Chang and Satoko Yano, UNESCO’s Section of Education Policy Close to 80% of the world’s student population – 1.3 billion children and youth – is affected by school closures in 138 countries. Taken as a measure to contain … Continue reading →

Posted in emergencies, Learning, Out-of-school children, Uncategorized | Tagged coronavirus, covid19, learning, out of school, policy, UNESCO | 38 Comments

Growing demand for higher education puts affirmative action in the spotlight

Posted on 1 May 2017 by GEM Report

By Michaela Martin and Alexandra Waldhorn, IIEP-UNESCO and Taya Louise Owens, GEM Report UNESCO Affirmative action in higher education is a controversial topic for many. On the one hand, some believe strongly that it is the route to equitable access … Continue reading →