Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many children in Jamaica have faced new challenges due to the changing circumstances. The closing of schools and increased time spent at home has negatively affected the wellbeing of many children. In addition to this, the lack of technological devices and stable internet connection across the island hasRead more about February 2021: Update on Children’s Rights in Jamaica[…]
A recent concept that has garnered much attention from educators, activists, and youth is decolonizing history. According to Meera Sabaratnam, chair of the Decolonising SOAS Working Group and a senior lecturer in international relations at SOAS University of London, the campaign to decolonise history calls for a greater representation of non-European thinkers, as well asRead more about Decolonizing History Curriculum for Children[…]
Right now, in Canada, I am fortunate enough to receive a high-quality education. In-fact Canada, for the most part, has a reputation for consistently providing education to citizens, but in this time of confusion surrounding COVID-19, this education is placed in jeopardy. Canada’s Response: e-learning. This is the practice of teaching and learning digitally oftenRead more about The challenges of e-learning[…]
First Nations education In Canada today there is a huge problem with the indigenous population. There are so many reasons why this is the case but needless to say they don’t receive the same quality of life. To get an idea of which ways this is true let’s look at some of the thingsRead more about First Nations education[…]
Why is education important? I took a different approach to my piece this time around. I produced an audio interview. The interview focused on the positive realities of education, for which I hope to continue to promote. I interviewed a sister and brother; the girl Kai Joseph attends an all-female school and the boyRead more about Why is education important?[…]
Issues Facing the Rights of Children in T&T In Article 29 under The Convention of the Rights of a Child it states that a child is entitled to the right of “Goals of Education”. In this article it also goes on to say that a child’s education should “develop each child’s personality, talents andRead more about Issues Facing the Rights of Children in T&T[…]