The Mathematics Instructional Practice Improvement Project (MIPIP) has been tested in Kakamega county, Kenya, to bridge the gaps in mathematics teaching and learning that exist. The MIPIP helps teachers use student learning data to inform how they
Access to quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) is essential for acquiring foundational skills such as literary, numeracy and socio-emotional learning. It is a predictor of school readiness and educational achievement. Measuring children's
The purpose of this research project is to expand, deepen, and sustain the impact of effective education innovations, especially reaching the most disadvantaged children and young people, leading to transformative change in education systems. A key
Despite global efforts to improve children's readiness, many children are not well prepared to start school. The Every Newborn-Reach Up Early Education Intervention for All Children (EN-REACH) initiative successfully increased children’s readiness to
An engaging interactive environment in early learning boosts children’s creativity, critical thinking, self-expression, teamwork, and overall development. Evidence underscores the crucial role of play in providing these interactive experiences. Play
Understanding the risks and disruptions to education systems, as well as their preparedness to address them, is crucial for ensuring their resilience and effective functioning. While the countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia exist
Understanding the status of education system resilience is key for policy, planning, and intervention. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has experienced multiple crises and disruptions — including conflicts, displacement and migration
Africa faces development challenges that impact multiple sectors. Major shocks and stressors have adversely impacted community livelihoods and service delivery. The education sector is one of the most prone to system-level shocks as was revealed
Education systems in Latin America and the Caribbean face significant challenges such as education inequities, political and economic instability, migration, and climate change. These challenges have implications for the resilience of education
The Pacific region, with its unique geographical, socio-economic, and cultural contexts, faces significant challenges such as natural disasters, political instabilities, and limited resources, making resilience-building essential for education
According to UNICEF, children with disabilities are 25% less likely than other children to attend early childhood education and 49% more likely to never have attended school. An estimated 95% of the 53 million children under five with disabilities
For all children, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) offers a crucial opportunity to prepare for lifelong learning, making it a top priority across GPE partner countries. For children with disabilities, this period is especially important
In Sub-Saharan Africa, traditional teacher professional development (TPD) models tend to be top-down, with one-time training sessions. These methods, such as cascade or knowledge transmission models, have received widespread criticism for having
Refugee teachers serve varied and vital functions within their communities whilst under acute professional uncertainty due to their inability to acquire qualifications that will be recognised in the host country. The lack of recognised training for
Research consistently shows that effective and quality teaching significantly influences students' academic achievement as well as the overall quality and equity of education. Teachers can only succeed if they receive adequate preparation through
In most French-speaking African countries, governments have long been exploring ways to implement education and language policies that incorporate local languages alongside French to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Growing research
The gender gap in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and digital education in low- and middle-income countries is alarming. Girls and women are significantly underrepresented, at an estimated ratio of 2 to 5 compared to boys and men. A mix
In many low- and middle-income countries, school-related gender-based violence (GBV) and discrimination keep many young people from finishing school. Major evidence gaps persist, particularly in Francophone Africa. The goal of this project is to