Teaching peace: The importance of social-emotional learning in schools

By Ilham Nasser

January 23, 2024   |   0 comments

Classrooms are a reflection of their immediate community and larger society, and the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) that teachers engage students in can promote lasting peace. This is particularly important in conflict-affected contexts where students need additional support and space. ...
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The importance of co-creating in curriculum development

By Ilham Nasser

January 22, 2024   |   0 comments

Education development practitioners grapple with how to shift the educational landscape while still ensuring students’ needs are met in and out of the classroom. ...
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What we can all learn from Uzbekistan’s commitment to inclusive education

By Kate Lapham

December 1, 2023   |   0 comments

Think back to your first day of school. Were you excited to make new friends? Did you feel comfortable in your school? Who was in your classroom?...
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Four lessons from 20 years of literacy work

By Rebecca Stone

September 5, 2023   |   0 comments

My literacy journey began 20 years ago as a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Niger. It was there that I saw the dynamics of literacy up close and how a few key elements can make all the difference for young learners. ...
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Bridging the gap from direct implementation to technical assistance 

By Cory Heyman, Vice President & Senior Director, Education for Development Division 

August 30, 2023   |   0 comments

Everyone rose when the Honorable Executive Governor entered the receiving hall. He and an entourage of officials moved swiftly through the room with press cameras trailing behind to welcome our delegation back to Sokoto. ...
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Why teacher policies matter: Strengthening systems to support teachers in Jordan

By Linda Wafi

May 5, 2023   |   0 comments

Everyone in the education sector — and everyone who has been to school — knows good teachers are essential for student success. Many factors contribute to academic performance but research suggests that teachers matter more to student achievement than any other aspect of schooling. ...
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