How El Salvador learned from Chile to improve education

🤝 Through learning visits, countries exchange valuable knowledge and experiences that foster innovation and policy change. El Salvador’s "Mi Nueva Escuela" reform, inspired by Chile’s frameworks, illustrates how peer learning can shape better education systems. 📚

🇨🇱 How is the situation of #OER in Chile? Werner Westermann from the Library of National Congress of Chile observes that Chile currently lacks sustained governmental commitment to open education. While promising initiatives such as the Open University of Recoleta have been discontinued, other countries in the region, notably Brazil and Uruguay demonstrate how consistent public support can strengthen open education at a systemic level. 🌐 In the series “the cOERrespondents” we share short glimpses that together form a mosaic of how diverse the wOERld of open education really is. 🎬 Discover all perspectives from the cOERrespondents: https://lnkd.in/e7anKnFG 🌍 Join us at #OERcampglobal2025, connect worldwide, and shape the future of education! Register here: 👉https://lnkd.in/eDrpPkJj Details here: 👉https://lnkd.in/efvTDBcA 📄License information: Video “How is the situation of #OER in Chile” as part of the OERcamp video series “The cOERrespondents – Open Education around the wOERld – OERcamp global 2025” by Glenda Cox, Joe Wilson, María Luisa Zorrilla, Rob Farrow, Robert Schuwer, and Werner Westermann with J&K – Jöran und Konsorten for OERcamp 2025 | oercamp.de This video is licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://lnkd.in/dmbC28H) #OER #openeducation #OpenLearning #ThecOERrespondents #OERcamp #OERcampGlobal #OpenEducationResources #Chile #OpenPolicy #educationinnovation #OpenScience

In Latin America and the Caribbean, peer learning is also driving #education innovation. At #GPEKIX, IDRC’s joint endeavour with the Global Partnership for Education, we’re proud to support regional collaboration that strengthens education systems and fosters knowledge sharing. With support from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS and facilitated by the KIX LAC Hub - Latin America and the Caribbean, education leaders from Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Antigua and Barbuda visited Guyana to learn about its Education Management Information System (EMIS). Participants explored Guyana’s integrated data system, exchanged challenges and solutions, and co-developed ideas to strengthen EMIS across the region — showcasing how strategic planning, political support, and peer exchange can accelerate reform. With support from #GPEKIX, knowledge is crossing borders and transforming futures. This is #WhyGPEKIXmatters 🔗 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dDcFei3t

++ South Africa and Ireland Strengthen Cooperation in Education and Innovation ++ South Africa’s Minister of Department of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, concluded an official visit to Ireland as part of the delegation accompanying President Cyril Ramaphosa. The visit marked an important step in aligning the education, research, and innovation ecosystems of South Africa and Ireland in support of shared global development goals. The official mission reinforced the longstanding partnership between the two countries, particularly in the fields of science, technology, higher education, and skills development. It also aimed to deepen bilateral collaboration to promote inclusive growth, innovation, and knowledge exchange between institutions in both nations. As part of the visit, Manamela and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola visited Dogpatch Labs in Dublin, one of Ireland’s leading innovation and start-up hubs. The engagement highlighted ongoing initiatives such as the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa, a programme led by the Embassy of Ireland that supports high-potential South African technology entrepreneurs working on solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d9-nYtuj #TechAfricaNews #SouthAfrica #Ireland #EducationCooperation #Innovation #KnowledgeExchange #TechPartnership

The Luis von Ahn Foundation is proud to continue strengthening its partnership with Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) through the Luis von Ahn Scholarship Fund. This initiative supports UVG’s long-standing scholarship program, expanding opportunities for young Guatemalans—especially those from rural, Indigenous, and underserved communities—to pursue university studies in fields that transform lives and build the future. This year, 79 students across 20 academic programs in strategic areas such as science, technology, engineering, and communication have benefited from the scholarships. Through the Luis von Ahn Scholarships, we reaffirm our commitment to high-quality, inclusive, and equitable higher education that nurtures local talent and contributes to Guatemala’s sustainable development. We believe in the power of education to break barriers and open new paths. This fund is an investment in youth who dream of shaping the country’s future through science, technology, innovation, and many other disciplines. Learn more about the scholars and the program 👉 https://lnkd.in/ei_FiqhX #Scholarships #Education #UVG #OpportunitiesForAll #ScienceAndTechnology #Guatemala

🌍 USIU-Africa Celebrates Open Access Week 2025: “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” This week, the United States International University–Africa Library proudly joined the global academic community in celebrating International Open Access Week 2025, under the inspiring theme “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” Despite it being exam week, our campus came alive with curiosity, dialogue, and creativity a testament to our community’s passion for open scholarship and equitable access to knowledge. 🎯 Highlights from the Week: 💡 Open Access Myth Busters Challenge: Students enthusiastically took on myths surrounding Open Access publishing proving that learning can be both fun and transformative! ✍️ Open Access Champions Wall & “I Own My Knowledge” Campaign: Participants shared inspiring reflections like “Knowledge grows when shared” and “I publish to empower.” 🎤 Guest Talk: We hosted Dr. Everlyn Anduvare, University Librarian at Karatina University, who shared deep insights on open knowledge, access equity, and the evolving landscape of scholarly communication. 📊 Celebrating Faculty Excellence: During the 2024/2025 academic year, USIU-Africa faculty produced 129 publications — 93 (72.1%) of which were Open Access! We proudly recognized outstanding researchers who continue to champion openness and collaboration in scholarship. 🤝 Community Outreach: The celebrations concluded with a visit to Kipepeo Safe Space in Ongata Rongai a community library that provides a free reading space for learners of all ages. We pledged to partner with them as part of our ongoing CSR initiative. This year’s theme, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, reminds us that when knowledge is shared, it becomes a force for growth, innovation, and transformation. At USIU-Africa, we remain committed to advancing open knowledge ensuring that research from Africa not only reaches the world but reshapes it. 🌍💫 #OpenAccessWeek #WhoOwnsOurKnowledge #USIUAfrica #ExperienceUSIU

Wits University has strengthened its partnership with the Norwegian government following a visit by Norway’s Minister of Research and Higher Education, Sigrun Aasland. The meeting highlighted Wits’ global research impact and long-standing ties with Norway, reaffirming a shared commitment to solving pressing global challenges through collaboration. Read More: https://ow.ly/fNje50X8YaX #WitsForGood #WitsNews

Ireland’s Research Spend Hits €880M in 2024 The AKTS continues to deliver key insights into Ireland’s research landscape, using actual expenditure data from Research Performing Organisations (RPOs). This excludes block grants and capital spend. In 2024, Ireland’s total research expenditure reached €880 million, a 5.5% increase from the previous year (Increase of €46 million). From this: 76% - Universities 14% - Technological Universities and Institutes of Technology 10% - College and State Research Organisation Read more at https://lnkd.in/d3ZfTUb #AKTS #Research #KTI #EnterpriseIreland #Funding

🧭 NEUEYT Project: EMPOWERING THE “INVISIBLE YOUTH” THROUGH DIGITAL PARTICIPATION   The NEUEYT Project (Novel Framework for democratic participation and Engagement of Underrepresented European Youngsters) has developed an innovative model to enhance civic engagement among underrepresented young Europeans, leveraging digitalization as a bridge for participation. Involving partners from Italy, Greece, Cyprus, North Macedonia, France, and Norway, the consortium combined public institutions and NGOs to identify and test 8 exemplary e-democracy initiatives across Europe. These pilots actively connected young citizens with policy makers, creating new forms of dialogue and engagement.   The project culminated in the NEUEYT Framework, a strategic document containing recommendations and guidelines to inspire future policies and youth participation strategies.   📘 Discover the full Framework here: https://lnkd.in/eYdqUs_H

This #AfricaYouthDay, I’m thinking about my visit to Nal’uxolo Primary School in Cape Town earlier this year. I spent the afternoon with an inspiring group of students and educators, and the visit put into focus what can happen when governments, educators, and local partners prioritize early learning.  By 2050, one in three of the world’s young people will live in Africa. How one-third of the world's youth learn and grow will have an enormous influence on the future of work and economies globally. Programs like the ones at Nal’uxolo build strong foundations in essential reading and math skills—fueling future economic growth by developing the talent needed for jobs in critical sectors like STEM. Investing now in improving student reading and math outcomes in the early grades will drive tomorrow's economic opportunity and build the skills and talent needed to power the continent’s next chapter.  As I get ready to return to South Africa to see how local leadership and innovation helping create a more resilient and equitable future for the continent, I’m reminded of the energy I felt in the classrooms and the smiles I saw on the students that day in February.