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As part of our new global education strategy, the @GatesFoundation is working with stakeholders to make #FoundationalLearning a core priority and implement programs that meaningfully improve learning outcomes at scale. Tune in to learn more: shorturl.at/zzSnp Learning Changes Everything

Education is the foundation for a prosperous future for Africa. By implementing #FoundationalLearning programs, Africa can equip a rapidly growing generation to succeed in the workforce. #AfricaDay

🌍 7 African Ministers of Education urged the UK gov to support #FoundationalLearning globally at a high-level roundtable last week hosted by APPG on Global Education. At the heart of dialogue was a consensus that Learning Changes Everything for economic prosperity. Read more: go.ipned.org/ulqdo7

New blog: Rachel Glennerster & I suggest 4 criteria for donors choosing between multilateral education funds (eg GPE/ECW/IDA/IFFED/UNICEF/UNESCO) 1. Cost-effective interventions 2. Foundational literacy & numeracy 3. Poor countries 4. Financial & policy leverage

W/ reductions in aid budgets, it's unlikely that all education multilaterals will be able to hit their target.🎯 Rachel Glennerster & Lee Crawfurd outline 4 criteria for donors to prioritize among the funds: cost-effectiveness, a focus on basics, poverty targeting, & financial leverage.

In a rapidly changing world, #FoundationalSkills ensure future generations can compete in advancing global markets, resist misinformation, and unlock broader social and fiscal gains. Read more from Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah and Oby Ezekwesili: cnbcafrica.com/2025/the-econo…

Learning = Growth A 1 SD increase in test scores is linked to a 1.4–2% rise in GDP growth. Stronger than years of schooling alone. 📘Synthesis by What Works Hub for Global Education: The benefits of foundational learning to individuals and society

⭐ VoxDev Talks: NEW EPISODE ⭐ As cuts to aid gut educational programs in LICs, what interventions deliver the most cost- benefit? Benjamin Piper Gates Foundation Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) tells Tim Phillips Talk Normal that foundational learning is good for children, good for schools & good for the economy.

“Foundational learning is providing the super talented, but not yet instructed well student in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia to have those basic skills.” Benjamin Piper (Gates Foundation) today on #VoxDevTalks: x.com/vox_dev/status…

“Our programmes are three times more effective at 10 times the scale for 1/100th the cost per student.” Benjamin Piper (Gates Foundation) this week on #VoxDevTalks: x.com/vox_dev/status…

Zambia is a prime example of the difference government support can make when implementing #FoundationalLearning programs. Now it’s time for more countries to follow suit. bit.ly/4dxP2w6

Africa’s future lies with its children. It’s time to invest in #FoundationalLearning so that every African child can gain the skills needed to contribute to a safer, healthier, and more prosperous continent for future generations. #DAC2025

Innovations like AI tools to support #FoundationalLearning can improve teaching and learning so children gain the core skills they need to thrive. Learn more about how the @GatesFoundation supports #EdTech tools to make a difference: gatesfoundation.org/our-work/progr…

At #EWF2025 in London, ASEAN Ministers and the UK came together for a high-level roundtable on foundational learning— working together to ensure every child can read, write, and do maths. Press release: gov.uk/government/new… 🎥Here's some highlight from the event!

New African Union CESA strategy includes #FoundationalLearning for the first time. We have extensive evidence on how to improve learning and an opportunity to align efforts across the continent. Together we can build a future-ready generation in Africa: au.int/sites/default/…

Innovation in foundational learning isn’t just in SA. 🇳🇦: Bringing the science of reading into early grade English 🇿🇲: Scaling the Catch Up program, adapted from India’s Teaching at the Right Level, built on strong RCT evidence. Podcast: shorturl.at/CsKe0 #educationreform

Education is the foundation of sustainable development, but we need better financing systems to create impact on the national level. A new joint statement shares steps to help every dollar spent on education financing strengthen education systems. globalpartnership.org/news/statement…

Kids who gain reading and math skills stay in school longer, have more job opportunities, earn more, and live healthier lives. This #WorldYouthSkillsDay, let’s implement proven solutions to ensure every child gets the best possible start in life. #WYSD2025