M.Ed International Education Policy and Management | Program Management and Evaluation | Building REEd Africa | Expanding educational opportunities to traditionally underserved children | Empowering communities.
‼️New Global Report by UNESCO and UNICEF Highlights Urgent Need for Investment in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). During my time working with Lively Minds , I witnessed firsthand the transformative power of quality early childhood education. These foundational years are crucial for promoting school readiness, foundational learning, and lifelong well-being. The latest report from UNESCO and UNICEF provides valuable insights into the current state of ECCE and outlines the steps needed to ensure all children have access to quality early education. Key Highlights: Current State: Almost 60% of children in low-income countries do not have access to early care and learning opportunities. Financial Gap: To meet national targets, low and lower-middle-income countries need to fill an annual financial gap of USD 21 billion and recruit at least six million more educators by 2030. Global Learning Crisis: An estimated 37% of the world's children will not reach minimum proficiency levels in reading by 2030 unless immediate action is taken. Policy Recommendations: The report calls for increased investment in ECCE, better training for educators, and stronger policies to ensure all children have the right to a strong educational foundation. It is imperative that we continue work to advocate for and implement the recommendations from this report. Investing in ECCE is investing in our future. Read the full report here:
