by Titas Mukherjee Established, yet rarely reformed, are the formal standardized tests of the 21st century education system. They are a canvas, painted with the deceiving nature of a promised skill for those who practice, but a beacon of failure for those who do not. Standardized testing is utilized as a method to provide schools …
BY Maanya Golcha Education is a fundamental right of every child and it is the responsibility of all governments to provide quality education to all citizens. Unfortunately, many schools around the world are suffering from a lack of funding, making it difficult to provide their students with the resources they need. This lack of funding directly …
By Chandrema Debi In many parts of the world a good education is hard to come by, especially if you don’t have the proper funds and support to pursue your education. Delving further into the educational systems of these particular parts of the world we get to see that many of the people that …
by Titas Mukherjee At four, the roads in the mind of a child begin to engrave memories. At five, they are dressed in fabrics of different colors, handed books that weigh the knowledge of the ABC’s and counting, then run along the path of the world’s modern-day education. Children come home with broadened knowledge, voices …
By Madison Rivas It is reported that 90.9% of Filipino children ages 10 and under are unable to read and solve simple math problems (World Bank). That is way too low. Though the Philippines, have one of the highest attendance rates, they are still falling behind and ranked last in learning and schooling deprivation in …
by Maanya Golcha Breaking Education Barriers Social inequality in education refers to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and outcomes in education based on social factors such as race, class, gender, and ethnicity. It is a pervasive issue that affects students’ access to quality education and their academic success. Social inequality in education can manifest …
by Titas Mukherjee When a child begins to recite the mere letters of the alphabet, they are unknowingly thrust into the madness of what society calls “success”; This success is obsessed with nothing but performance, exposing the true light upon modern education. A light that notes that the new system of learning lacks the authenticity …
by Maanya Golcha Literacy is the foundation of personal, social, and economic development. It is a basic human right that enables individuals to fully participate in society and reach their full potential. However, the reality is that one in six adults worldwide cannot read or write This is a crisis that requires our immediate attention …
by Anna Takai From the COVID-19 pandemic to the Ukraine and Russia war, resulting in the modern day extreme inflation, we are constantly shown that the world is interconnected. Whether you are in Japan, or in the other side of the world like Brazil, we can’t move forward when we are leaving countries behind. It …
by Anna Takai As a student living in a developed nation, with fulfilling resources and having school as a daily routine, I believe education should never be a matter of luck, but a fundamental human right. Education is the way for youth to turn their dreams into reality. It truly transforms lives. Thus, I strive …