The EdoBEST Story: How a mission to transform an education system rallied community ownership to…Governor Godwin Obaseki, Edo State, NigeriaMar 22, 2023Mar 22, 2023
KwaraLEARN: A classroom revolutionThe kernel of our electoral campaign to the people of Kwara State is to restore the dignity of the Kwara person, redeem the lost glory of…May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Exploring Innovative Approaches to Rethinking EducationWhen Education Ministers of the 54 Commonwealth countries gather this week in Nairobi they will be set a major challenge. The 21st…Apr 28, 2022Apr 28, 2022
Why The World Bank is such a fan of a Nigerian education reform programThe World Bank defines its mission in two ways — to end extreme poverty and to increase shared prosperity. With education a proven way to…Apr 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022
EdoBEST 2.0 reform: A new chapter for Edo State Universal Basic EducationThe expansion of the EdoBest Government-led program is now reaching junior secondary schools and progressive schools.Mar 18, 2022Mar 18, 2022
Remote Learning During COVID-19 Lockdown is Preventing Learning Loss in NigeriaBENIN CITY, Edo State, Nigeria, December 8, 2021 — When the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly forced schools and businesses to close across…Jan 20, 2022Jan 20, 2022
Why EDOBEST sets the example to follow in Nigeria’s push towards better basic education servicesBy Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, Executive Secretary of the Universal Education Commission Board (UBEC)Dec 13, 2021Dec 13, 2021
Why this latest meeting of Nigeria’s Education Leaders is so crucialThose in charge of basic — or primary — education in Nigeria meet together four times a year. Their gathering in Benin City, Edo State in…Dec 7, 2021Dec 7, 2021
Why Africans have so much to tell the world about educationAs UNESCO celebrates its 75th birthday, why Africans have much to tell the world about education — by Hon. Gbovadeh GbiliaNov 23, 2021Nov 23, 2021
Published inTalking EducationWhy we need a revolution in global education data — By Julia Gillard, outgoing chair of the Global…I went into my time at GPE (Global Partnership for Education) very focused on education data.Oct 18, 2021Oct 18, 2021
Published inTalking EducationWhy treating girls equally delivers for everyoneThe COVID pandemic has had terrible consequences across communities, across borders — and across generations. Young people may be less…Oct 11, 2021Oct 11, 2021
UNGA76 reveals Global Education Data GapThe world’s leaders have all spoken and the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly has ended. This year’s UNGA was a hybrid —…Oct 4, 2021Oct 4, 2021
Why closing the Data and Evidence gap is vital in improving educationProfessor Eric A. Hanushek, Winner, Yidan Prize for Education Research 2021Sep 29, 2021Sep 29, 2021
Why learning data is the key to improving educationJamie Saavedra, World Bank Education Global DirectorSep 27, 2021Sep 27, 2021
The Implications of Fluency Form Effects in Organisational Policy and PlanningOral reading fluency is increasingly relied upon to assess literacy in primary grades. Oral reading fluency is typically measured using…Sep 22, 2021Sep 22, 2021
Why data is the answer to education Building Back BetterWhen the United Nations 76th General Assembly (UNGA76) opens in New York today it will do so still under the shadow of the global COVID…Sep 14, 2021Sep 14, 2021
Lessons in Video — Learning how to reach pupils in IndiaA behind-the-scenes look at a virtual classroom being recorded. This was the very first day that Virtual Classroom lessons began to be…Aug 3, 2021Aug 3, 2021
Why the GPE Summit is right to look beyond spendingWhen the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Financing Summit opens on Wednesday it will turn the world’s attention to the gap in…Jul 26, 2021Jul 26, 2021
Why the GPE Summit is about much more than donor money.The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Financing Summit taking place on July 28th and 29th will focus a spotlight on the gap in…Jul 21, 2021Jul 21, 2021
Why EdoBEST is such a success: Jaime Saavedra, Director, World Bank EducationWe believe that Edo State can set a great example for other states in Nigeria and even other countries. That is why Edo is part of the…Jun 30, 2021Jun 30, 2021