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Sustainability, linguistic and cultural diversity and decoloniality in European schools

December 1, 2023 | Rachel Bowden and Denise Hornig

This blog was written by Rachel Bowden and Denise Hornig, TU Dresden University of Technology, the Centre of Teacher Education and Education Research. Fires raged around the world this year, a symptom of human-induced climate change and, in France, a symptom of anger at the unlawful killing of a French…

Sally Rosscornes and Fabricia Devignes by a UNESCO 60 years of planning education banner.

Gender equality – a thematically restricted concept?

November 30, 2023 | Fabricia Devignes and Sally Rosscornes

The IIEP-UNESCO Gender at the Centre Initiative banner under which we presented our approach and current applied research strands was conceived of against a backdrop of widespread gender inequalities in education, and of girls’ and women’s right to education too often being unfulfilled and de-prioritised.

Shelista, who is deaf and attends an inclusive school, with her grandmother in Malawi.

How inclusive education can create a more equal and sustainable future

November 29, 2023 | Mariana Rudge

In a rapidly changing world, education systems must adapt and transform to ensure they are fit for purpose.

A female teacher stands at the front of the class with her students sitting on the floor in Chennai, India.

What does an ‘effective’ teacher look like? Factors associated with different teacher ‘outcomes’ in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India

November 28, 2023 | Rhiannon Moore

This research used mixed methods analysis to examine factors associated with ‘teacher effectiveness’ in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, a context in which the role of the teacher is challenging, contradictory and rapidly changing.

Mural on a wall in a Corridor in the school run by AANES in Qamishli. "Zimane me Nasnama me ye" with a meadow and a stream with trees.

Politics of education in Northeast Syria – complexities and criticisms

November 27, 2023 | Benoite Martin

Through my PhD research, I have been brought to closely look at the developing education crisis in Northeast Syria. I provide below an introduction to the evolution of education policies in the region.

Girls look at the blackboard together in a classroom, Somalia.

Using data to enhance equity in fragile education systems: Example of Somalia

November 24, 2023 | Paul Odhiambo and Lotte Renault

This blog was written by Paul Odhiambo, CARE Somalia/ AGES MEL Manager, and Lotte Renault, Director of Research, CARE USA. It is based on a presentation from the UKFIET 2023 conference. How can we improve education results for the most vulnerable children, if their needs are not visible in system…

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Thinking again about agency for inclusion: Analysing leadership data through local and global perspectives

November 23, 2023 | Deborah Cooper, Freda Wolfenden and Saraswati Dawadi

How can leaders be supported to initiate small local changes in schools and classrooms in ways that provide agency and have the potential for scaling? What happens with a bottom-up approach to change and how far does the status quo move in communities?

Embracing diversity and inclusion: My experience at the UKFIET 2023 conference

November 22, 2023 | Suaad Abdulle

In the capacity of a representative from the Somali Institute of Special Educational Needs and Disability, I had the privilege of not only attending UKFIET 2023 but also presenting at this prestigious event. This blog post is a reflection on my enriching experience.

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Relevance, equity, scalability and sustainability: Lessons from the 2023 GEM Report on education in technology

November 21, 2023 | Manos Antoninis

Education technology generates passionate debate. Is technology leading the way for democracy by offering unfiltered access to all human intellectual output at the hit of a button; or does it pose a grave threat to democracy by offering unprecedented ability to a few people to control the content that reaches…

Young boys and girls sit looking out over their desks in class, Cambodia.

Addressing all learners’ needs through gender-responsive pedagogy: The case of Cambodia

November 21, 2023 | Sorsesekha Nok and Leanne Cameron

In the realm of education, the perpetuation of gender norms and stereotypes has long been a concerning issue: classrooms can be unequal places where genders are treated unequally and only some are provided with opportunities to learn and lead.