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Putting evidence-based ideas into widespread practice

We aim to ensure that evidence on improving learning travels from research studies, into government policy, through to large-scale implementation of reforms, and right back into the classroom in the form of day-to-day policy implementation by individual schools and teachers. If this can be achieved, millions of children will have better outcomes.

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Synthesis brief

Evidence and practical insights from implementing structured learning programmes in South Africa
2 October 2025

Bianca Böhmer, Anna Murru, Nompumelelo Mohohlwane, Kholosa Nonkenge and Stephen Taylor

South Africa
This document aims to provide comprehensive guidelines, with specific examples of effective early grade reading programmes in South Africa. Read more

Synthesis brief

Entry points for supporting middle-tier officials in foundational learning reforms: Equip, connect, inform, empower
1 September 2025

Yue-Yi Hwa

Evidence translation
Middle-tier officials are intermediaries between top decision-makers and schools in education systems, responsible for implementing and monitoring policy plans. This synthesis focuses on entry points for supporting middle-tier officials in implementation at scale in Global South education systems. Read more

Synthesis brief

Key findings from a series of studies on structured learning programmes in South Africa
4 June 2025

Stephen Taylor, Nompumelelo Mohohlwane, Bianca Böhmer and Anna Murru

South Africa, Evidence translation, Academics
This report synthesises the findings from the implementation research of the Early Grade Reading Study (EGRS) interventions and is an update of a 2022 Synthesis Report on EGRS I and II. Read more

Synthesis brief

The benefits of foundational learning to individuals and society: a review of the evidence
13 May 2025

Michelle Kaffenberger, Sarah Melville and Madhuri Agarwal

Evidence translation, Literature review
This brief reviews the limited but growing evidence on learning achievements, particularly foundational learning achievements, and later individual and societal outcomes. Read more

Synthesis brief

Implementing structured pedagogy programmes at scale
2 December 2024

Yue-Yi Hwa, Heather Leigh Kayton and Michelle Kaffenberger

Evidence translation
Structured pedagogy is a teaching and learning approach built around a carefully sequenced and scoped progression of competencies for children to master. This brief examines the components of structured pedagogy programmes and offers practical insights for designing and delivering these programmes effectively at scale. Read more

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Our work will directly affect up to 3 million children, and reach up to 17 million more through its influence.

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A group of strategic partners, consortium partners, researchers, policymakers, practitioners and professionals working together.

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