Reform for Results
Could schools take a cue from the health force? (DevEx)
From the article: DUBAI — The Education Commission and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development have launched a new partnership designed to rethink the “education workforce” in developing countries in order to...
If we want results, let’s focus on delivery
October, 23 2017 What is the delivery approach? Where does the term come from?The delivery approach is a methodology that supports problem-solving and systematic implementation of projects. The focus is on delivery and getting things done rather than just planning...
Africa: from the Nairobi workshop, a newfound value for ‘ruthless prioritization’
The Ghanaian delegation at the Learning Generation Lab Workshop in Nairobi, from L to R: Professor Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa, Special Assistant to the Minister of Education; Veronica Dzeagu, National Coordinator of Ghana National Education Campaign; Ernest Otoo, Head of...
Leading and learning: Côte d’Ivoire’s Education Opportunity
It is a hot and steamy morning in Abidjan, a bustling West African city in Côte d’Ivoire, nestled along the beautiful Gulf of Guinea flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. An enclosed lagoon weaves endlessly throughout the cityscape. We are here in Abidjan as...
Rotary International draws on Commission’s call to action
From the article:USAID, a United States government agency that helps other countries, has long promoted reading in the early grades. Its programs emphasize adequate professional development and ongoing classroom support for teachers. “All our early-grade reading...
The United Kingdom is well positioned to build on the growing momentum in global education
By Alice Albright The unmistakable and growing momentum in global education over the last year received an especially big boost in September when the International Commission for Financing Global Education Opportunity (more simply known as the Education Commission)...
How to help national school systems succeed (Time)
A new report shows how to help developing countries invest in education In countries all around the world, millions of dedicated professionals give their all every day to help children succeed and shape a brighter future for the next generation. Thanks to their...
World teachers’ day and a #LearningGeneration
As we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, the Education Commission is forever reminded that achieving a Learning Generation hinges upon those at the heart of any quality education – teachers. Late last month, the Commission released its report, The Learning...