Getting the right education policies into place is hard enough. But more often than not, implementation is where they fall apart. Let us share two striking findings. First, an analysis of more than 400 education policies across more than 40 education systems found that fewer than half of these policies showed evidence of progress or impact over the past decade. Second, another … [Read more...] about Education Policy and Results: It’s (almost) All in the Implementation
How to Keep Teachers in Challenging Schools? Evidence from São Paulo Shows Money Works
Teacher turnover hits hardest in schools that can least afford it. In São Paulo, Brazil's largest city, schools serving disadvantaged communities have historically struggled to retain experienced teachers, creating a revolving door that disrupts student learning. But new research shows that targeted financial incentives can dramatically change this pattern. The Challenge: … [Read more...] about How to Keep Teachers in Challenging Schools? Evidence from São Paulo Shows Money Works
Implementing Edtech at Scale: 3 Lessons from Korea for Digital Transformation
“How can every school be ready for the digital age?” Across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), countries are advancing digital education—but challenges remain. Meanwhile, South Korea’s bold policies and sustained investments have enabled nationwide digital access, AI-powered textbooks, and large-scale teacher training. In this blog, we explore three key lessons from Korea’s … [Read more...] about Implementing Edtech at Scale: 3 Lessons from Korea for Digital Transformation
National Learning Assessments Shed Light on Education Challenges and Opportunities in Haiti
By Dr. María José Ramírez, Marie Tamagnan and Zoé Routhier-Drab Haiti recently implemented two rounds of a national assessment that are giving light on how to better serve millions of students The Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MENFP) carried out the National Learning Assessments (ENA), for students in 4th grade in 2017 and students in 6th … [Read more...] about National Learning Assessments Shed Light on Education Challenges and Opportunities in Haiti
How to Get More Girls to Pursue STEM Careers? An Innovative Solution Using Past and Present Technology
By Emma Naslund-Hadley Imagine an invention from nearly 100 years ago, from the time when my grandmother was young, that could help solve a problem faced by girls today. This is the story of how we combined three innovations from different eras: television (1926), chatbots (1963), and WhatsApp (2009), to address a crucial challenge in Latin America and the Caribbean: the … [Read more...] about How to Get More Girls to Pursue STEM Careers? An Innovative Solution Using Past and Present Technology