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For years, technology has entered classrooms across Latin America and the Caribbean with promises of an educational revolution. Many well-intentioned efforts have produced mixed results. However, evidence accumulated over recent decades has taught us that what truly makes a difference is not the technology itself, but how it is used.

Today, artificial intelligence (AI) arrives with even greater potential—but also with new questions. Are we ready to integrate AI with purpose, equity, and vision? Can we do so in light of what we’ve already learned?

In an innovative experiment, we interacted with Peter Singer's chatbot, one of the most influential philosophers in the utilitarian school of thought, to explore the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.  

In this insightful post, Kellie C. Ady, Executive Director of Education Strategy & Learning Innovation at PowerSchool, explores four key ways schools can build AI readiness among students to prepare them as global citizens. As AI’s role in education grows, her practical guidance highlights foundational strategies around instruction, student engagement, technology access, and curriculum alignment to support future-ready learners.

Getting the right education policies into place is hard enough. But more often than not, implementation is where they fall apart. Let us share two striking findings. First, an analysis of more than 400 education policies across more than 40 education systems found that fewer than half of these policies showed evidence of progress or impact over the past decade.

Teacher turnover hits hardest in schools that can least afford it. In São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, schools serving disadvantaged communities have historically struggled to retain experienced teachers, creating a revolving door that disrupts student learning. But new research shows that targeted financial incentives can dramatically change this pattern.

The Challenge: High Turnover in Vulnerable Schools

“How can every school be ready for the digital age?” Across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), countries are advancing digital education—but challenges remain. Meanwhile, South Korea’s bold policies and sustained investments have enabled nationwide digital access, AI-powered textbooks, and large-scale teacher training. In this blog, we explore three key lessons from Korea’s Digital Transformation in Education and how LAC can learn from them to expandlearning empowered by technology. Real-world impact, however, demands cross-regional partnerships.

By Dr. María José Ramírez, Marie Tamagnan and Zoé Routhier-Drab

Haiti recently implemented two rounds of a national assessment that are giving light on how to better serve millions of students

By Emma Naslund-Hadley

Imagine an invention from nearly 100 years ago, from the time when my grandmother was young, that could help solve a problem faced by girls today. This is the story of how we combined three innovations from different eras: television (1926), chatbots (1963), and WhatsApp (2009), to address a crucial challenge in Latin America and the Caribbean: the underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The Problem: Underrepresentation of Girls in STEM

Imagine a classroom where each student receives personalized attention. A school where teaching adapts to the pace and needs of each individual. An educational space where artificial intelligence enhances creativity and learning for all students.

Elena Arias Ortiz, Justin Dayhoff, Cynthia Hobbs

When was the last time you associated “fun” with funding? It might sound unusual but making education finance engaging is a pressing challenge. How do we spark interest in a seemingly tedious administrative task?