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To achieve quality education for all, disability inclusion is critical

by Veronica Stapleton | Apr 13, 2025 | Education and Disabilities

CIES Conference 2025, ‘Envisioning Education in a Digital Society’ had many examples of positive and innovative uses of digital technology – but strategies for reaching the most marginalised learners, including children with disabilities, were rarely discussed. Read More

Adapting classroom observation tools for play-based learning in Burundi

by Geeta Gambhir and Katarzyna Kubacka | Apr 7, 2025 | Teachers

In underfunded and overcrowded classrooms, structured observation tools can provide a deep understanding of teaching quality and providing actionable feedback to educators. Effective classroom observations can help teachers adjust their practice and create better learning environments for their students, with relatively low costs. Read More

Educating children with disabilities: Addressing the unfinished agenda. Reflections a decade later

by Nidhi Singal, Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo and Hanna Alasuutari | Apr 2, 2025 | Education and Disabilities

The third Global Disability Summit takes place this week in Berlin, and policymakers, educators, and civil society actors attending will reflect on the progress made in making education more inclusive, and what challenges remain to be tackled. Read More

Advancing early childhood development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ten key insights from researchers

by Stephen Acquah | Mar 31, 2025 | Early Childhood

Early Childhood Development (ECD) plays a significant role in shaping the future of individuals and societies, especially in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where challenges like limited resources, systemic inequalities and learning poverty demand innovative and contextualised solutions. Read More