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Updates and features about our programme, including appearances in the media.
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New Science paper calls for a new focus on how education evidence works in practice
Implementation science
Researchers are calling for greater focus on a question that is critical to improving education worldwide: how do we take approaches that are shown to work and make sure they work effectively and at scale in real-world education systems? Read more
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How can we keep children learning when schools close?
India, Kenya, Uganda, Nepal, Philippines, Implementation science
Large-scale research across five countries finds targeted phone-based tutoring improved learning, including when delivered by government teachers. Read more
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New ‘nature human behaviour’ article reveals gap between education policy and practice
Despite significant efforts to improve education policy, its true impact depends on effective implementation. This paper offers a systematic analysis of the 'policy-practice gap' across 50 countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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Spreading the word about the What Works Hub for Global Education
Education ministers from around the globe are gathering this week for the Education World Forum, at which the What Works Hub for Global Education will be represented. Coinciding with this important event, we launch our digital channels. Read more
Feature article
VoxDev article: Implementation matters: Measure it and account for it
Targeted instruction - that is, teaching students at the level of their learning, rather than at the level prescribed for their age - shows real promise to improve learning. But its impact varies widely in different contexts. Why? Read more
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New What Works Hub for Global Education will turn evidence on learning into reality for millions of children
See the original announcement about the What Works Hub for Global Education. Read more
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