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Struggle, adaptation, and hope: Reframing catch-up learning beyond external solutions

by Claire Hedges, Janelle Zwier and Margaret Ebubedike | May 19, 2025 | Education and Disabilities

Some of the questions are: How can children’s and communities’ experiences drive foundational learning programmes that are rooted in their realities? How can schools and communities be helped to figure out and define what is meaningful and effective for the children they nurture—building belief, capacity, and a shared sense of… Read More

From promises to progress: Strengthening education accountability at the grassroots

by Jaffer Ahmed | May 14, 2025 | Policymaking

Newly-elected representatives frequently bring a strong, personalised commitment to service delivery. In competitive electoral environments, visible outcomes—such as the construction of school buildings, missing facilities and technology—are often emphasised. While these are important, sustainable change also requires investments in less visible, long-term interventions. Read More

Creativity, Artificial Intelligence and the curriculum

by Mike Douse | May 12, 2025 | Learning

The age-old question: “What do you want to do when you grow up?” is now: “What do you want to be, alongside AI, when you grow up?”. And it is no longer simply about employment but extends to self-fulfilment, social interaction, lifelong learning and leisure. Read More

Learning, working, connecting: Why a new UK–EU youth mobility scheme matters

by Maia Chankseliani | May 6, 2025 | Policymaking

Youth mobility, once taken for granted between Britain and Europe, is now the subject of cautious negotiation. On 19 May 2025, London and Brussels are set to convene a summit to discuss a youth mobility agreement for 18- to 30-year-olds, encompassing work, study, internships, and other purposeful stays. Read More