Barriers to Education Across the World by Tiffani Joy https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5 A right or a privilege en-us 2019-03-07 15:35:42 UTC 2025-10-16 23:18:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png Lack of education is still a significant issue globally. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339595993 2016 data released by UNESCO Institute for Statistics shows that 1 in 5 school age individuals are not attending school. This data also shows states that girls are less likely than boys to receive and education, and that there is a significant difference in the enrollment rate in wealthier countries compared to poorer countries. 

http://uis.unesco.org/en/news/education-data-release-one-every-five-children-adolescents-and-youth-out-school

]]> 2019-03-09 19:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339595993 US. Department of Education is calling chronic absenteeism a educational crisis. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339597992 Research collected by the Civil Rights Data Collection and analyzed by the Department of Education report over 7 million students were chronically absent in the 2015-2016 school year. The data shows that minorities are at higher risk of being chronically absent as are students with disabilities. The report states that chronic absenteeism is a barrier to eduction and students are more likely to fall behind in school when they are chronically absent. 

https://www2.ed.gov/datastory/chronicabsenteeism.html]]> 2019-03-09 20:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339597992 Poverty implied as possible cause of frequent absenteeism in study conducted in Canada. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339599406 Researchers from BC Teachers Federations conducted a survey from teachers regarding the students whom they had attendance concerns and how many of those students faced poverty. The survey showed a strong correlation between the students attendance and poverty according to the teachers' responses.

https://bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/SocialJustice/Issues/Poverty/Research/BCTF%20Poverty%20and%20Education%20Survey--Chapter%205.pdf]]> 2019-03-09 20:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339599406 Poverty, war, gender are just a few of the common barriers to education students face around the world. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339600047 60milliongirls is a non profit organization that compiled data and statistics from UNESCO to demonstrate 6 of the most frequently seen educational barriers students face. Growing up in poverty, being a girl, living in a rural area, war, handicaps, and being a minority all are top issues that can prevent students from attending and succeeding in school. 

https://60millionsdefilles.org/en/six-barriers-to-education-in-developing-countries/]]> 2019-03-09 20:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339600047 Having a disability is a frequently seen barrier to education, both in the US and globally. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339600604
The World Education blog discusses the correlation between disabilities and attaining an education. Some factors contributing to the challenge are getting to school in the first place, as well as staying in school to complete their secondary education. The need for programs that will address the barriers these individuals face is evident.  

https://gemreportunesco.wordpress.com/2014/05/05/global-action-week-when-disability-is-a-barrier-to-education/]]> 2019-03-09 20:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339600604 War makes going to school dangerous and often impossible. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339601151 Violence in countries at war displaces hundreds of thousands of people every year. During this time students that are already at risk are unable to attend school. This article on UNICEF's website by Amman in 2015 states that in the conflict torn Middle East and North Africa 13 million children were prevented from going to school. 

https://www.unicef.org/mena/reports/education-under-fire]]> 2019-03-09 20:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339601151 Education isn't cheap iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339761930 The Global Campaign for Education-US address the current reality of a very real educational barrier, money. Teachers salaries, building expense, school lunches all cost money, yet quality teachers, nutritional lunches and supportive programs all benefit the students. A focus on education has been shown to decrease the chances of civil war, and increase overall income however funding has decreased in many countries.

http://campaignforeducationusa.org/topic/detail/global-education-funding ]]> 2019-03-10 23:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339761930 Poverty not only prevents access to education it often leads to a poor quality one. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339764729 An article written by   Helen Ladd, Pedro Noguera, Paul Reville, & Joshua Starr for Education Week addresses the state of inequality in educational funding in the United States and how this affects students education. Research has shown that there is a significant achievement gap between poor students and rich students, and students who are English language learners, or minorities, however the current education policies support a "no excuses" mindset for teachers expecting equivalent test scores without taking into account the disadvantages the students face in regards to poverty. In addition schools located in low income areas often receive less funding than those in high income areas placing the students most in need at an even greater disadvantage. 

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/05/11/student-poverty-isnt-an-excuse-its-a.html]]> 2019-03-11 00:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339764729 Globally, being female is a documented barrier to education. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339769300 Many countries still struggle with significant gender inequalities, one of these is in education. Educatedachild.org explores the data related to this and the most common reasons behind this issue. Reasons cited are money, child labor, and cultural values. There are several movements globally to fight against this barrier so that all children can receive an education regardless of gender. 

https://educateachild.org/explore/barriers-to-education/gender]]> 2019-03-11 00:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339769300 Natural disasters are unavoidable barrier to education however there are ways to limit the effects. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339771849 The Brookings Institute discusses how natural disasters interfere with students access to education. Hurricanes bring floods and wind damage often making schools inaccessible. Natural disasters can not be avoided but policies that ensure adequate funding for repairs with a focus on education could reduce the time lost for students. 

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2012/10/31/prioritizing-education-in-the-face-of-natural-disasters/]]> 2019-03-11 00:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339771849 Video "A Young Girls Struggle to Go to School" depicts the desire a young girl in South Sudan has to attend school and the challenges she faces in her pursuit of an education. South Sudan is a male dominated country where women are often viewed more as property. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339773984 https://www.aljazeera.com/blogs/africa/2015/08/young-girl-struggle-school-150806010832062.html]]> 2019-03-11 01:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339773984 Children in our World have childrens books discussing real world issues. Global conflict is a reality for many children around the world and this book addresses the issue in a child friendly way. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339775722 https://www.amazon.com/reader/1438050216/ref=rdr_sb_li_hist_1&state=01111#reader_1438050216]]> 2019-03-11 01:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339775722 Excellent resource with multiple childrens's books that address access to education. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339776088 https://humaneeducation.org/blog/2015/12-childrens-picture-books-access-education/]]> 2019-03-11 01:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339776088 The book "For Every Child" is a children's book that covers 14 rights every child has in a way children can understand. iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339776719 2019-03-11 01:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339776719 Lesson Plan on Poverty iamfree324 https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339776772 This lesson plan is designed to define and understand what poverty is in America. Students will examine what poverty is, and possible causes of poverty. 

https://www.familyconsumersciences.com/wp-content/uploads/Living-in-Poverty-Lesson.pdf]]> 2019-03-11 01:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/iamfree324/kbws3r3fqkh5/wish/339776772