Mexico vs U.S. Education Systems

After looking at a presentation (link below) on comparing the Mexican school system to the United State’s education, I came across some interesting and surprising findings. To begin, the Mexico education system has mandatory preschool called “Jardín de los Niños”. This is…

Intersectionality of Critical Pedagogy and Post-Modernism

Girls’ Access to Education in Afghanistan Infographic

Is Education Post-Racial?

I could have chosen a different article but this one hit home, literally. Emmanuel Felton spends almost 10,000 words describing a problem that should no longer exist in my home state, and in my own county. He discusses the city of Gardendale, 20 minutes from my home, and their…

Access to Education in Brazil: An Infographic Overview

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The First Battle in the War for Equity: Children Left Behind

Education in Haiti: The Aftershocks Continue

Racial Bias and Its Affects on Education

This week we have been focusing on the system in which education is founded and how depending on the school of thought, the impacts of education are different for everyone. Based off the focus of the week I looked into systemic issues, particularly racism…

Washington State: A Tale of Two Halves

The state of Washington can be divided into two distinct regions: east of the Cascades and west of the Cascades. Going from one to the other, it is difficult to tell you are in the same state at all. When you pass from the lush conifer ridden hills of the west…

Haiti Infographic