Early Care Website

 

 

 

I researched the UNESCO (United Nations educational, Scientific, and cultural organization) website (http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early) and discovered that this organization supports worldwide early learning programs that focus on the whole child which includes healthy nutrition and a stable quality learning environment.  The educational section of the website highlighted the need for equality and availability of quality education in many countries.  The next section focused on quality education and the importance of instilling nutrition in children and getting parents involved in early education before formal schooling begins.  Child-centered learning is encouraged and the appropriate learning materials must be provided.  Investment and financing is another area of concern this website addresses because many countries experience challenges to afford quality education programs.  Especially in developing countries, a choice has to be made to either feed or clothe the poor or to invest in universal early education.

This website raised my awareness of the advocacy measures that are being implemented globally for the educational rights for children.  All children deserve a meaningful quality education and even this organization realizes that when educating children it has to be viewed holistically.  We cannot be focused on just the academic needs for children but also the health and welfare of our children.  I now realize that many countries struggle with prioritizing universal early childhood education as well as the United States and this website has given me a better understanding of what our immigrant families have endured in their countries before arriving in the US.   Education is a priceless commodity and should be accessible to all children equally without economic biases.