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Bridging the Gap in Educational Disparities among Youth in Africa

This document examines the systemic factors contributing to educational disparities and exclusion among youth in Africa, including gender barriers, geography, and household income. It highlights policy solutions, public-private partnerships, and grassroots advocacy to promote equitable educational access.

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Can the Middle Tier Drive Foundational Learning at Scale?

This policy brief examines the critical role of subnational 'middle-tier' education actors in driving foundational literacy and numeracy at scale in low- and middle-income countries. It highlights how instructional leadership, targeted capacity building, and coaching systems can leverage middle managers to improve learning outcomes.

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Partnering with Sesame Workshop to Support Young Children Affected by Crises

This document outlines Sesame Workshop's 'Welcome Sesame' initiative, which provides inclusive, playful early learning, foundational skills, and psychosocial support for young children and families affected by crises and displacement globally, featuring case studies from Kenya, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Ukraine.

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Administrator · 20.7 MB 1
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Parental Empowerment and Engagement Baseline Report

This baseline report by the Regional Education Learning Initiative Africa (RELI-Africa) examines parental empowerment and engagement across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. It evaluates communication, collaboration, capacity sharing, and resource mobilization between parents and schools to improve foundational learning outcomes.

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Leadership for Foundational Learning in Africa: Evidence and Considerations for the Future

This report examines the critical role of school leadership in driving foundational literacy and numeracy across Africa. It highlights evidence-based strategies such as instructional leadership, teacher professional development, and community engagement to improve student learning outcomes.

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Administrator · 12.24 MB 1
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Developmentally-Appropriate Materials for Enhancing Cognitive Development in Young Children

This paper examines the use of developmentally appropriate learning materials to enhance cognitive development in children from birth to eight years. It highlights the importance of incorporating engaging, age-appropriate, and culturally relevant materials into early childhood education activities.

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Administrator · 0.63 MB 1
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African Storybook Initiative: Open Educational Resources Case Study

This case study examines the African Storybook initiative, a multilingual digital platform providing open-access storybooks in hundreds of African languages to support early literacy, mother-tongue reading, and foundational learning.

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Administrator · 0.51 MB 1
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Thrive by Five Index Report: South Africa

This baseline report provides nationally representative data on early learning outcomes, physical growth, and social-emotional functioning for 4- to 5-year-old children in South Africa's early learning programmes, highlighting key disparities across provinces and income groups.

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Administrator · 5.21 MB 1
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Thrive by Five Index Report

This report presents baseline data on the developmental outcomes of 4- to 5-year-old children attending early learning programmes in South Africa. It evaluates early learning, physical growth, and social-emotional functioning to monitor equity and readiness for school.

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Administrator · 3.78 MB 1
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How to Learn Through Play: Reflections from the Zambia Study Trip

This report details a regional study visit to Zambia by education officials from Uganda, Rwanda, and Belgium under VVOB's IT'S PLAY project. It examines early childhood education practices, teacher professional development, and learning-through-play methodologies across African countries.

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Administrator · 5.82 MB 1
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Grade 1 Baseline Assessment: Home Language (CAPS Aligned)

This curriculum document provides a structured baseline assessment framework for Grade 1 home language skills, covering listening and speaking, phonological awareness, and emergent reading aligned with CAPS and DBE workbooks.

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African School Curriculum Survey: Description of the Approach and Scope of Work

This document outlines a joint initiative by the African Curriculum Association and partners to map school curriculum frameworks, policies, and practices across African Union member states to improve education quality and alignment with qualifications frameworks.

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