But some children in the world don\u2019t have those same advantages, let alone the right to a free education.<\/p>\n
Some can’t make it to schools. Others aren\u2019t allowed to go. Even more have family obligations that force them away from future dreams in favor of familial support. As we continue our Know Better, Do Better<\/a> series on\u00a0corporate social responsibility<\/a>, we\u2019d like to look toward the future by championing efforts for equal availability of education for all.<\/p>\n Educational rights are broadly defined as the availability for all children to go to public school free of charge. There are also more specific rights to target underrepresented or disparate groups, as well as those with disabilities or disadvantages based on race or sex, in countries where these aspects may affect their right to receive an education.<\/p>\n In the United States, for example, education is a constitutional right. While the Bill of Rights doesn\u2019t explicitly speak to education, the 9th amendment states that just because rights aren\u2019t listed in the Constitution doesn\u2019t mean that they aren\u2019t rights, and the 14th amendment covers education with the Equal Protection Clause<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to the UN\u2019s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO<\/a>)\u2014a specialized agency in the United Nations\u2014\u201ceducation is a basic human right that works to raise men and women out of poverty, level inequalities and ensure sustainable development.\u201d For many, in order to progress in life, education is needed. In essence, a child\u2019s caregivers are their first teachers, showing them how to crawl, walk, what is safe to eat, and what can\u2019t be touched. Education is a necessary part of life for growth, development, and success in life.<\/p>\n Why is this important for organizations? Because we were all children at one time, and many employees have their own children, as well. The importance of investing in our future is generally an acknowledged priority for leaders, and starting initiatives in your community and participating in global efforts demonstrates meaningful investment beyond revenue or profit margin conversations, cutting to the very essence of social responsibility.<\/p>\n These are only a few reasons why investing in education of children, and by extension employees, can lead to better gains and well-being later in life. These can also indirectly help with employee retention<\/a>, employee engagement<\/a>, employee satisfaction<\/a>, professional development<\/a>, and more profitable relationships.<\/p>\n How can your company invest more in education? Through many avenues, from expanding scholarship availability to abolishing school fees to improving learning assessments\u2014and many more. Here are some companies you can look to for inspiration.<\/p>\n You may not know exactly how your community needs help, and that’s okay! The first step is to get feedback directly from the community. That\u2019s the first step of creating a grassroots effort that your organization can be part of from start to finish. Some education surveys you can use to gain deeper understanding include:<\/p>\n Now is the best time to get\u202ffeedback<\/a><\/strong>\u202ffrom your employees and community about what matters most to them and use that info to decide which CSR initiatives to pursue. Checking the pulse<\/a> of your employees and customers can lead to deeper knowledge and better relationships. Don\u2019t know where to start?\u202fWe\u2019re\u202fhere to support<\/a>\u202fyour efforts!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s the start of a new school year. Bright yellow buses make their way into neighborhoods to pick up the youth of the world and take them to school to prepare them for a brighter future. Parents congregate at the bus stops, waiting with their children and taking pictures to share on social media with friends and family who are happy to see their children grow up. It\u2019s a wonderful feeling to get there, after purchasing supplies, clothes, and getting them to switch from Summer Fun to Fall Focus. But some children in the world don\u2019t have those same advantages, let alone the right to a free education. Some can’t make it to schools. Others aren\u2019t allowed to go. Even more have family obligations that force them away from future dreams in favor of familial support. As we continue our Know Better, Do Better series on\u00a0corporate social responsibility, we\u2019d like to look toward the future by championing efforts for equal availability of education for all. So, what are \u201ceducational rights\u201d? Educational rights are broadly defined as the availability for all children to go to public school free of charge. There are also more specific rights to target underrepresented or disparate groups, as well as those with disabilities or disadvantages based on race or sex, in countries where these aspects may affect their right to receive an education. In the United States, for example, education is a constitutional right. While the Bill of Rights doesn\u2019t explicitly speak to education, the 9th […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":5088,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,156,800],"tags":[794,808,209,912,270],"yoast_head":"\n![\"school](\"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/megan-lee-5UJl_gRfLH4-unsplash-scaled.jpg\")
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Why should education be a human right?<\/h2>\n
Benefits of investing in education<\/h2>\n
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Companies who are inspirational<\/h2>\n
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Getting into it!<\/h2>\n
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