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A key part of TeachAids’ approach and methodology is centered on developing sustainable and impactful solutions through extensive contextual research and local stakeholder engagement. The interventions are carefully co-designed with local communities and customized to fit the cultural contexts and nuances. After co-development, and through deeply valued partnerships, the TeachAids content is transferred to the…
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela On the 24th of January, the global community will mark the sixth iteration of the International Day of Education. Education, deemed a universal right, is confronted with alarming statistics, revealing that 250 million children and youth, along with 63…
Each year, the United Nations General Assembly observes the International Day of Education on the 24th of January to highlight the importance of education in enhancing peace and furthering the development of nations. The theme for 2023 is “to invest in people, prioritize education”. Even though it seems that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic…
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” – Kofi Annan World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. In 2022, UNICEF urges equality and inclusion for every…
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead World Day of Social Justice is celebrated annually on the 20th of February. In commemorating this day, the International Labor Organization (ILO)’s purpose was to highlight the need for equitable…
The United Nations General Assembly observes the 24th of January each year as International Day of Education in order to emphasize the role of education in promoting peace and development. Simultaneously, in many parts of the world, education still isn’t treated as an essential public good – with broken systems, social stigma and poverty thwarting…
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” Malala Yousafzai Today, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child to amplify the rights and voices of girls across the globe. Through 25 years of advocacy and effort, there has been a rise in enrollment rates as well as girls’ school…
Education is much more than a matter of imparting the knowledge and skills by which narrow goals are achieved. It is also about opening the child’s eyes to the needs and rights of others. ― Dalai Lama World Teachers’ Day is commemorated every year on October 5 to celebrate the invaluable contributions that teachers make…
Today, in recognition of Concussion Awareness Day, we announce a special partnership with SportsEdTV, a free online world leader in sports instruction and training which reaches the masses. According to the CDC, there are up to 3.8 million sports and recreation related brain injuries in the United States yearly. While most concussions have the potential…
“The future belongs to our youth.” — Nelson Mandela The WHO estimates that over 30% of all new HIV infections globally occur among youth ages 15 to 25 years (WHO). Youth are at an elevated risk of contracting HIV in part because during this time, they are more likely to explore their sexuality when they…
An innovator in the fields of technology and education, Dr. Roy Pea has served as a valued member of the CrashCourse advisory committee throughout our curriculum development. We are grateful that he will continue to contribute his expertise as an advisor for CoviDB as we develop information and resources for COVID-19 and its impacts on…
Photo Credit: www.executivespeakers.com After a decorated career as an American pro-football player, Matt Birk has transitioned successfully from the NFL to entrepreneurship and philanthropy. We are so grateful that he is now also providing his expertise as a TeachAids advisor. Birk started playing football in high school and continued with college football at Harvard. When…
