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Learning about SDGs in Delhi schools through student magazines

by Himanshu Gupta and Shreyan Acharya | Nov 9, 2022 | SDGs | 1

As India embraces “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family), awareness about the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has become important for students at the school level. A bi-annual e-magazine pilot project was initiated in 30 government-run schools in Delhi with the purpose of empowering students with knowledge and skills… Read More

Lessons learned from a North-South research partnership in Rwanda

by Lydie Shima and Emma Carter | Oct 18, 2022 | SDGs | 0

The last two decades have seen an increase in Global South and Global North research partnerships. This has been motivated in part by the Sustainable Development Goals, which identify “Partnerships for the goals” as one of the most effective means through which to achieve their aims. Within the context of… Read More

We can all be leaders of change in transforming education

by Leonardo Garnier and Anna Molero | Sep 5, 2022 | SDGs | 1

With the Transforming Education Summit coming up in New York, urgency for action is high. We were far from achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4—to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all—even before the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out 20 years of education gains. Read More

Launch of the global report on boys’ disengagement from education

by UKFIET | Apr 19, 2022 | GEM Report, Learning | 0

On 7th April 2022, UNESCO organised a webinar in partnership with Promundo and The Commonwealth Secretariat to launch the new report: ‘Leave no child behind: Global report on...

Making all schools into academies in the UK is wrong

by Kevin Courtney | Apr 4, 2022 | GEM Report, Policymaking | 2

England’s school system has undergone a radical transformation since 2010 with thousands of schools transferred into the control of private organisations called academy trusts. These are hybrid organisations – not-for-profit private trusts subject to company law which receive state funding but operate via a contract with central government, rather than… Read More

Limits to growth for non-state actors in education: Reflections on the Global Education Monitoring Report 2021/22

by Keith Lewin | Mar 1, 2022 | GEM Report | 0

The latest 2021/22 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report is a must-read for those with an interest in sustainable education and development. It brings together in one place a thoughtful, comprehensive and critical collection of insights into how education systems have been evolving with respect to Non-State Providers (NSPs). Read More

Hold a consultation on the 2023 GEM Report on technology and education

by UKFIET | Jan 12, 2022 | GEM Report | 0

See also the Call for Expressions of Interest 2023 GEM Report on technology. Deadline 28 January 2022. The 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report, published by UNESCO, will...

Sustainable Educational Development: Can the dots be joined up by COP26?

by Keith Lewin | Oct 25, 2021 | SDGs | 0

This blog was written by Keith M Lewin, Emeritus Professor of International Education and Development, University of Sussex. Advocacy from the UN system for action on climate...

GEM Report consultation: what country profiles on technology and education?

by UKFIET | Jul 22, 2021 | GEM Report | 0

The 2023 GEM Report will critically examine the role of technology in education. It will examine the potential and risks involved, as well as the challenges that technology puts...

Second anniversary of the Abidjan Principles: video series

by UKFIET | Feb 19, 2021 | Learning, SDGs | 0

Video series The Abidjan Principles turned two on 13 February 2021. To commemorate this historic period for the right to education, a series of five videos have been released....

Post COVID-19 and SDG4: Window of Opportunity or of Opportunism?

by Alexandra Draxler | May 26, 2020 | COVID-19, SDGs | 2

This NORRAG Debates: Philanthropy in Education is contributed by Alexandra Draxler, Senior Advisor at NORRAG and Former Education Specialist at UNESCO. She discusses the...

We need new ideas to ensure education responses to Covid-19 don’t harm those marginalized

by Manos Antoninis | May 7, 2020 | COVID-19, GEM Report | 0

This blog was written by Manos Antoninis, Director of the Global Education Monitoring Report, the independent annual report published by UNESCO, monitoring progress towards the...

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