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The need for more and better cost-effectiveness data to inform government delivery of foundational learning programmes

Christine H. Beggs (Alternatives in Development), Clio Dintilhac (Gates Foundation), Michelle Kaffenberger (What Works Hub for Global Education)

Multi-country, General
What does it cost for governments to deliver effective foundational learning programmes at scale? The short answer is, we don’t know. Unfortunately, that’s pretty much the long answer also. Read more

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Partnership is key for evidence to translate into impact: Lessons from RISE Ethiopia

Dr Dawit Tibebu Tiruneh, Dr Mesele Araya, Professor Pauline Rose and Professor Ricardo Sabates Aysa(REAL Centre, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge); and Professor Tassew Woldehanna (Addis Ababa University and Ethiopian Policy Studies Institute).

Ethiopia
This blog highlights some of the achievements of the FCDO-funded RISE Ethiopia programme. RISE was a predecessor to the What Works Hub for Global Education, seeking to understand how national education systems could overcome the learning crisis. Read more

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How to change teacher practice at scale: Insights from a CIES 2024 panel

Yue-Yi Hwa

Evidence use, Academics
Implementing effective teacher support at scale remains a significant challenge. At the CIES conference in March 2024, a panel of experts explored how to increase the likelihood that training and support for teachers improves classroom practices and ultimately children’s foundational learning. Read more

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Improving implementation to improve learning outcomes: The What Works Hub for Global Education

Noam Angrist and Michelle Kaffenberger

Implementation science, Evidence use, Evidence translation, Academics
Despite substantial progress in schooling, millions of children still struggle with basic learning outcomes. The What Works Hub for Global Education is contributing to filling this gap by advancing an "implementation science" in education. Read more

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