ABSTRACT

Examining the roles, impacts and challenges of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Latin America, this volume provides a broad perspective on the range of strategies these organizations employ and the obstacles they face in advocating for and delivering educational reform. Building on previous research on international and comparative education, development studies, research on social movements and nongovernmental organizations, chapter authors provides new insights about the increasing presence of CSOs in education and offer case studies demonstrating how these organizations‘ missions have evolved over time in Latin America.

chapter |17 pages

Introduction

The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Education

chapter 1|24 pages

“Only Quality Education Will Change Mexico”

The Case of Mexicanos Primero

chapter 2|21 pages

Mexicanos Primero

Efforts to Account to Parents and Teachers

chapter 4|23 pages

The Círculos de Aprendizaje Program in Colombia

The Scaling-Up Process

chapter 5|21 pages

Social Advocacy in Neoliberal Times

Non-governmental Organizations in Ecuador’s Refugee Landscape