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Transforming education through locally-led teacher development

by Colm Byrne | Jun 10, 2025 | Teachers

Of all the countries that have experienced extreme trauma to their educational systems, few have suffered on a scale comparable to Cambodia. Last month marked 50 years since the Khmer Rouge came to power here. 90% of teachers were among the 1.7 million killed and the entire education system was… Read More

Correspondence from UKFIET members to UK government following announcement of education aid cuts

by UKFIET | Jun 2, 2025 | Aid and Finance

During oral evidence to the International Development Committee on 13 May 2025, the UK Government confirmed that education and gender are likely to face significant cuts in...

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

by Claire Hedges, Janelle Zwier, Margaret Ebubedike and Ale Okada | 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