How Can We Reduce Educational Inequality in the Americas?

Jun 19 2019

Arne Hoel / World Bank / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Open to the Public

Speakers

Inter-American Dialogue
1155 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Registration
2:45pm – 3:00pm

Panel Discussion and Presentation
3:00pm – 5:00pm

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Educational inequality is a critical issue in the Americas. While enrollment rates have increased at all educational levels, children living in poverty or in vulnerable contexts still experience lower levels of attendance, graduation rates and academic performance than their better-off peers.

The Inter-American Guide on Strategies to Reduce Educational Inequality presents ten policy strategies that have proven effective at improving educational equity in the region. The report, produced by the Organization of American States and the Inter-American Dialogue, argues that the scale of educational inequality requires countries to allocate greater resources to programs that target vulnerable populations. To do so, policymakers must have the tools to identify the most disadvantaged children, understand their specific needs, and devise solutions that holistically address these challenges.

How can policymakers effectively reach the most vulnerable children? How can different government agencies work together to develop integrated solutions? What lessons have we learned from policies and programs in the region? The Inter-American Dialogue is pleased to invite you to a report presentation and panel discussion on how countries can equalize educational opportunities for all.

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