Education and its Role on Global Economy

Colombia and Peru

Lack of affordable and equal education

Colombia

• Peru- Public school vs Private School
• Colombia- Taxi driver

Lack of individual teaching

• Peru- Too many students, not enough teachers.
• Colombia- Sebastian

Lack of reliable/affordable transportation

• Peru- Private school was closed down due to public transportation protest.
• Colombia- Children had to climb down mountains, cross rivers and take a bus just to get to school.

Sebastian, 17

Alexander

FINLAND

What is the PISA?

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a triennial international survey which aims to evaluate education systems worldwide by testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students.

Peru

Social Equity

Average Performance

COLOMBIA

PISA scores

Colombia 2015

Social Equity

What is the PISA?

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a triennial international survey which aims to evaluate education systems worldwide by testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students.

Average Performance

In the words of

Nelson Mandela,

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

Understanding

the importance of accessible education is the first step in laying the foundation of creating a developed nation.

Peru

Finland

"Every child is important"

Free Services

PISA scores

Peru 2015

Free and Equal Education

How Equal Education Can Transform a Country

Questions?

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Alina L Rivera-Campo