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Tag archives for International Literacy Day
Liberia: “When We Learn to Read, We Can Read to Learn!”
South Sudan Educators Acquire Skills to Teach the New Nation
September 8 was International Literacy Day. Read a story of how USAID is advancing education in South Sudan. Read more >>
Video of the Week: Reading in Peru
According to experts, in the first grade children must learn how to read and understand what they read. In the second grade, they must improve their fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. With more fluency there is greater chance for children to understand what they have read. That’s why in countries that are are more advanced in education, there are set reading standards for children. In Latin America, children […]
Sparking the Love of Reading in Central Asia
When my daughter was younger, each night as I put her to bed, I read her a story. Some of our favorites included Make Way for Ducklings, Ping, and Ferdinand the Bull. Now that she is older and reading on her own, her appetite for books has become voracious. Evenings find our family’s noses buried in books strewn […]
Ask the Expert: Literacy in Latin America
We interviewed Karen Towers from our Latin America and Caribbean Bureau to discuss the state of education in the region. 1) It seems that Latin America and the Caribbean is doing better in education – is that true? Yes and no. While it is true that access has increased, education quality is still a serious […]
Infographic: The Impact of Literacy
Ever think about the impact literacy can have on the developing world? Check out this great infographic that spells out the impact of literacy on future generations. Read about the effect of education on health, economic growth, and stability. Don’t miss International Literacy Day which we will livestream on Friday, September 7th at 9:15 am EST.
Putting Pupils on the Path to Education
On September 1st, I participated in the opening ceremony of the new school year in Kalys-Ordo School # 86, located in a new settlement close to Bishkek in the Kyrgyz Republic. USAID has supported early learning activities in this community, to help more than 1,350 school-aged children participate in a 100-hour state-operated training course. The […]
A New School Year
The start of September is always a time that we once again turn our thoughts to education. Our children get ready for school, are excited at the prospect of seeing their friends, meeting their new teacher, and learning new skills. For others it is a time to return to university and continue their education, be […]
