investigate the role of race, family background and education (both the quantity and quality) in explaining earnings inequality … differences in human capital, including parental education and education quality, and in its returns, account for most but not all … discrimination at the higher salary jobs at any given skill level. The authors also find that returns to education vary significantly …

We analyze the relationship between education and employment in Suriname, using data from a 2007 IDB household survey … (representative nationally and at the level of three macro areas: Urban Coast, Rural Coast and Interior). We find that education …, junior secondary, senior secondary and tertiary education increase the probability of employment by 12%, 19%, 86% and 84 …

investigate the role of race, family background and education (both the quantity and quality) in explaining earnings inequality … differences in human capital, including parental education and education quality, and in its returns, account for most but not all … discrimination at the higher salary jobs at any given skill level. The authors also find that returns to education vary significantly …

América Latina.Abstract: Chile shows one of the largest achievement gaps between high and low income students. Enseña Chile …

teachers transmit positive attitudes to their students. …

In areas torn by war and violence, effective education can prepare the next generation for a productive life, heal … psychological wounds, prevent cyclical violence, and achieve peace. "From Bullets to Blackboards" profiles ten exemplary education …, primary and bilingual education, vocational skills for ex-combatants and displaced families, and training for human rights and …

students' needs; (5) leading teachers with strong principals; (6) monitoring teaching and learning; (7) supporting teachers to …

, education budget and teachers' salaries). Reviewing these results, we conclude that the impact of unions on students …This paper considers the effects of trade unions on the education sector in Argentina and the channels of union … class days). Based on estimates of education production functions both in this paper and elsewhere, we expect this to …

This synthesis report begins with a brief overview of the education system in Chile and the expressed need for a …