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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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Policy brief
Nepal’s Education Equity Index
28 April 2026
Nepal
This policy brief summarises why Nepal's Education Equity Index emerged, how it works as a governance instrument today, what it looks like on the ground, what is missing, and what could strengthen the next phase of its implementation. Read more
Synthesis paper
Try it on Monday: Practical solutions – and opportunities – to strengthen teacher professional development at scale
17 March 2026
Cross-country
This guidance note provides practical recommendations for designing effective, scalable, and sustainable teacher professional development (TPD) programmes in low- and middle-income countries. Read more
Toolkit
Every Child Counts math games implementation toolkit
23 January 2026
Cross-country
This guide explains a unique curriculum that helps children connect their intuitive abilities in math to more formal math – the kind that is taught in school. This curriculum has been rigorously tested, refined, and is currently scaling across multiple states in India. Read more
Toolkit
Iterative A/B Testing Toolkit
17 December 2025
Cross-country, General
This toolkit is a jump-start guide to embedding rigorous, rapid, regular A/B testing in your organisation. Read more
Feature
Prioritizing and improving foundational learning
21 November 2025
Cross-country
In this FreshEd podcast, Michelle Kaffenberger discusses how to strengthen foundational learning in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting evidence-based strategies and system-level change. This episode was recorded at the Development and Education Conference in Melbourne, Australia. Read more
Case study
Government-led research: What is the impact of government-led education research on policy and practice? A case study from South Africa’s EdLab
11 November 2025
South Africa, Literature review
This study explores the role and effectiveness of a government-embedded EdLab. Drawing on key stakeholder interviews and document analysis, the study investigates what makes a successful government-led research unit, lessons from a decade of early grade reading research, and the ways research does or doesn't influence policy and practice. Read more
Policy brief
The implementation barrier: unlocking Brazil’s next leap in education across large-scale systems
10 November 2025
Brazil, Implementation science
This policy brief explores what it would take for Brazil’s subnational education systems to overcome barriers to the implementation of systemic reforms. Read more
Case study
Enough already? Implementing evidence-based policy in the Rwandan education sector
4 November 2025
Rwanda
This case study explores how education task force leader Dr Bernard Bahati faced a critical decision: whether to scale an unproven programme nationwide in Rwanda in hopes of immediate impact, or to delay and risk losing momentum and political support. Read more
Synthesis brief
Evidence and practical insights from implementing structured learning programmes in South Africa
2 October 2025
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
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
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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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