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The International Monetary Fund projects that by 2035, there will be more young Africans entering the workforce each year compared to the rest of the world, emphasizing the need for students to learn not only the basic reading and arithmetic skills

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, education systems around the world have been seeking evidence and solutions to support children’s learning, address negative consequences of school closures, and prepare for school re-opening. This project

This project will help improve literacy instruction and reading supports in primary schools in Ghana, Honduras, and Nicaragua by adapting and scaling the Unlock Literacy Learning Network approach, which has been successfully piloted in over 30

Strengthening systems of teacher professional development (TPD) and delivering them at scale while addressing issues of quality, equity, and efficiency, are fundamental to improving education system performance as a whole. In order to improve

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

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

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

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

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

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

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