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Inclusivity in early childhood education in Southern Africa: A Montessorian critique

This study examines how Montessori pedagogy can be recontextualized to support inclusive early childhood education across Malawi, South Africa, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe, addressing the tension between its elite image and potential for equity.

early childhood education inclusive education educational equity
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Montessori Education in Africa: A Case Study of Zimbabwe's Heritage-Based Curriculum

This 2025 baseline report examines the application and prevalence of Montessori education in Zimbabwe, exploring its alignment with the country's Heritage-Based Curriculum and its potential for decolonizing early childhood and foundational education.

Early Childhood Education and Development Zimbabwe Montessori education
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Holistic Learning Outcomes Measurement Handbook for Education in Emergencies and Protracted Crises

A comprehensive guide by Education Cannot Wait on designing and implementing holistic learning outcome assessments—covering foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning—in crisis and emergency contexts.

Numeracy Foundational Learning Education in Emergencies
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mHealth for community-based growth monitoring and promotion: Three case studies from South African settings

This study examines the use of mobile health (mHealth) tools by three non-profit organizations in South Africa to support community-based growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) for young children. It highlights how digital technologies can improve early detection of undernutrition and stunting, which are critical determinants of early childhood development and learning outcomes.

Early Childhood Development South Africa Nutrition
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Trauma-Informed Practice in Integrated Settings Guidebook

This guidebook provides practical tools, activities, and frameworks for implementing trauma-informed practices in professional settings. It covers core principles such as safety, trustworthiness, and understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to foster supportive environments.

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Thrive by Five Index 2024: National Findings

This report presents national findings from the 2024 Thrive by Five Index, a major cross-sectional study tracking early childhood development and learning outcomes among preschool children in South Africa.

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Socioemotional Skills in Sub-Saharan Africa: Validating and Comparing Behavioral and Self-Reported Measures

This World Bank study validates behavioral and self-reported measures of socioemotional skills across Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Tanzania. It examines how these skills predict economic and labor market outcomes, offering insights relevant to human capital development and measurement in low-income settings.

Sub-Saharan Africa Socioemotional skills Measurement and validation
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Exploring Scaling of Inclusive Home-Based Early Learning Initiative in Liberia: Opportunities and Challenges

This study examines the opportunities and challenges of scaling inclusive home-based early childhood education in rural Liberia. It highlights strategies such as play-based pedagogy, teacher training, community reading clubs, and engaging fathers to improve access for disadvantaged children.

Inclusive Education Early Childhood Care and Education Home-Based Learning
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Decolonizing Teaching and Classroom Experiences in Africa: The Role of Bilchiinsi

This paper examines the foundational learning crisis in sub-Saharan Africa and proposes 'Bilchiinsi'—a Dagbaŋ philosophy of ethical and communal living—as an alternative indigenous classroom pedagogy to decolonize teaching and improve educational interactions in Ghana and beyond.

Foundational Learning Pedagogy Sub-Saharan Africa
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Best Practices on Awareness Raising and Stakeholder Engagement in Addressing Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Africa

This report by Child Helpline International examines best practices from seven African child helplines in preventing and responding to online child sexual exploitation and abuse. It highlights community awareness-raising strategies and multi-sector stakeholder engagement to strengthen child protection systems.

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Accelerating Progress for School-Age Children and Adolescents through Integrated School Health and Nutrition Programming

This UNICEF and WFP report examines the intersection of health, nutrition, and foundational learning crises among school-age children in Eastern and Southern Africa. It highlights how integrated school health and nutrition programming supports educational outcomes, learning poverty reduction, and child development.

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Parent and Caregiver Engagement in Kenya: Gaps, Opportunities, and Emerging Questions for Future Research

This helpdesk brief explores how educational technology can enhance parent and caregiver engagement to support learning continuity in Kenya, particularly in hard-to-reach and crisis-affected communities. It examines barriers, gender dynamics, and potential approaches for capacity building and home-based learning.

foundational learning early childhood development educational technology
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