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‘Systems strengthening’ in education: A core components approach
3 June 2026
Cross-country, Implementation science
We’ve been analysing the evidence to identify the core components of targeted instruction and structured pedagogy – the components that are most essential for achieving impact at scale and in government systems. This blog explores how core components support systems strengthening and implementation at scale. Read more
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Closing the feedback loop: what large-scale classroom monitoring looks like in Ghana
22 May 2026
Ghana’s Differentiated Learning Plus (DL+) programme provides a compelling example of how evidence from classrooms can be embedded into national education systems to help programmes maintain quality at scale. This blog explores why and what it takes to make that evidence actionable at the classroom level. Read more
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A growing consensus: iterative experimentation is gaining ground
30 April 2026
From funders to governments, a shared push for cost-effectiveness is driving interest in continuous, low-cost testing. Read more
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What is implementation science in education?
25 March 2026
Implementation science, General
What is implementation science in education? This blog post offers an overview of the definition of the term, what questions it can help to answer, and how we’re pursuing implementation science in our field of global education. Read more
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What is structured pedagogy?
24 March 2026
Global, General
What is structured pedagogy, and what makes it so successful? In this blog post, we give an overview of structured pedagogy, including how it’s been used in the past and why it stands out in the world of global education. Read more
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What is A/B testing, and why is it so promising for global education?
24 March 2026
Implementation science, General
What is A/B testing, and what makes it different from other approaches? In this blog post, we explore why iterative A/B testing is getting attention in the global education community – and how it could help you. Read more
GEDSI blog
From awareness to transformation: Embedding gender and social inclusion in the ‘My Village’ programme
11 March 2026
Tanzania, Evidence use
In this blog post, we assess the ‘My Village’ remedial educational programme across five dimensions of GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion). Read more
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Our 2026 CIES activities: 4 ways to engage with the What Works Hub for Global Education at the upcoming CIES Conference 2026
11 March 2026
General
What’s on our calendars for the 2026 CIES Conference? In this blog, we highlight four key Hub-organised events at CIES 2026: a networking event, a workshop, and two panels. Read more
GEDSI blog
Prioritising gender and social inclusion: Lessons from scaling a peer mentorship and life skills programme in Tanzania
6 March 2026
Tanzania, Implementation science
Drawing on recent research on the Tanzanian Government’s adaptation and scaling of the Learner Guide programme, led by the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), this blog for International Women's Day explores why being intentional about gender and social inclusion during scaling matters. Read more
GEDSI blog
From reflection to routine: embedding gender responsiveness in foundational learning
26 February 2026
India, Implementation science
This blog explores how the Language and Learning Foundation approached gender responsiveness not as an add-on theme, but as an implementation challenge within its regular foundational literacy and numeracy work. To explore this challenge, LLF initiated a pilot called Demo-G – the Demonstration with a Gender Perspective. Read more
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