While looking over my e-newsletter from the “Association for Childhood Education International”, www.acei.org, the area that I clicked on was an article for “Global Initiative on Education”. I then followed the links to the global gateway and then general links and resources. This is something that the United Nations is working on to make sure every child is going to school no matter where they live. They are working to make it so all children regardless of their sex, race or anything else is in school, but there are still many factors that make it hard for children (economics and gender ) being the two biggest obstacles. According to the Global Compact on Learning, “quality education generates greater economic growth, creates a lasting impact on public health, and leads to safer more stable societies”( http://www.brookings.edu/about/centers/universal-education). This article also states that just because a child goes to school-does not mean they are learning! There was so much to read and look through that it will take awhile too really look at all this site has to offer. The global Initiative on Education wants to do so many things for all children-but they can’t do it alone, they want everyone-everywhere to work for the children and make it happen so they can start school early and stay in school and learn the foundational skills that everyone needs to be a part of society.
Both the newsletter and the website share information that pertains to what we are learning and as I read more it is helping me to gain a better picture of what we need to do for all children. Just because we live in the United States does not mean that we can’t help children around the world-we just need to find ways to help by advocating, volunteering, and if possible going to another country to help in some way. It is our job to help all children get their education, be safe, and have what they need to be healthy, happy in their childhood. Resources: www.acei.org http://www.acei.org/general-links-resources/education-research-policy.html http://www.brookings.edu/about/centers/universal-education/global-compact-on-learning
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteI read another article that was talking about the same thing that the UN is doing. It is great that they are getting involved and helping children from all over the world attend schools. I think this process will take a lot of work, but will be worth it in the end! Thank you for your post!