Education and the Future of Latin America / / Alejandro Toledo Manrique.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2021 English
• VerfasserIn: Toledo Manrique, Alejandro,
• Place / Publishing House: Boulder : : Lynne Rienner Publishers, , [2022]; ©2021
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (246 p.)

What will it take to overcome the many challenges that Latin America faces in developing quality, inclusive education for its diverse population? That is the question at the heart of Alejandro Toledo’s new book. Toledo begins from the premise that the uneven caliber of schools and universities in the region is only part of the problem. Drawing on his own childhood experiences living in deep poverty, he addresses the inequalities in health care, the large pockets of economic deprivation, and the discrimination against Indigenous peoples that continue to characterize Latin American societies—and to negatively affect student learning. He also takes a hard look at teacher competence, the harsh conditions of rural education, and the pitfalls of privatizing higher education. His examples of successes, and his call for sustained political leadership in reforming education, are both realistic and refreshingly candid.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Tables and Figures -- Preface -- 1 A Vision for Quality Education in Latin America -- 2 The Inequality of Educational Outcomes -- 3 Building the Foundation for Better Education -- 4 The Imperative of Early Childhood Education -- 5 Bringing Quality Education to Rural Areas -- 6 Education Policy for Indigenous Populations -- 7 Teachers and Teaching -- 8 The Challenges of Crime and Violence -- 9 Bridging the Digital Divide -- 10 Higher Education as a Force for Greater Equality -- 11 The Crucial Role of Sustained Public Leadership -- References -- Index -- About the Book