Improving education across the globe

Literacy and numeracy matter. Without proficiency in these foundational skills, students cannot succeed in their education or future careers. The case study from Brunei described in this report provides a practical example of how learning outcomes in this area can be improved through the power of teacher coaching.

On Tuesday 1st October, EDT was proud to join England’s former schools minister the Rt Hon Nick Gibb for a visit to ‘The International School @ ParkCity’, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which displayed impressive quality standards in teaching and learning. The school has been accredited with our International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) for seven years.

The African Union (AU) Year of Education is stimulating important discussions about the stark reality of educational underachievement in Africa, and galvinising political will around the urgent and critical need for action. However, solving the foundational learning crisis is not enough – we must also tackle Africa’s youth unemployment crisis.

The transitions from school to higher education and employment can have a significant impact on an individual’s lifetime potential. Earlier in 2023, we conducted a literature review to help us understand the challenges that girls in low-resource settings face when making their transitions. In this article we reflect on the findings of the report, the promising interventions it highlights, and some key lessons for policymakers.