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Innovative Technologies for Inclusive Education: A Review of Best Practices from Global Resource Centres

This publication reviews global best practices in utilizing information and communication technologies, artificial intelligence, and assistive technologies to support inclusive education and special needs learning, with relevance to equity initiatives in Africa.

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PDF 2024
School Dropout: Advocacy to Action

This report by the Zero Dropout Campaign examines school dropout rates, policies, and interventions in South Africa. It analyzes the impact of COVID-19, new legislation such as the BELA Act, and highlights strategies like early warning systems and accelerated learning programmes.

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Administrator · 12.96 MB 1
PDF 2024
Improving Education in Africa: Insights from Research Across 33 Countries

This UNICEF policy brief outlines evidence-based recommendations for transforming education systems across 33 African countries. It emphasizes prioritizing early learning and equity, maximizing instructional time, and improving pedagogical quality and teacher deployment.

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Administrator · 3.76 MB 1
PDF 2022
Zero Dropout: Context Counts - Understanding School Dropout in South Africa

This publication uses ethnographic research to examine the complex socio-economic and school-level factors driving school dropout in South Africa, focusing on learner experiences, absenteeism tracking, and psychosocial support.

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Administrator · 7.76 MB 1
PDF 2020
School-Age Learning Assessment Tools: The Foundational Learning Skills Module

This document outlines the UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) Foundational Learning Skills module, detailing how foundational reading and numeracy are measured in household surveys. It discusses the development, validity, reliability, and equity findings related to assessing foundational learning outcomes for children.

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Administrator · 1.22 MB 1
PDF 2018
CESA Early Childhood Education and Development Cluster Paper on Early Childhood Education in Africa

This paper provides AU Member States with evidence on the current status of Early Childhood Education in Africa, highlighting access, quality, and equity challenges. It outlines recommendations for achieving CESA 2016-2025 goals and Sustainable Development Goals related to young children.

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Administrator · 0.65 MB 1
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Global Initiative on Out-of-School Children: Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Report

This report examines out-of-school children across the schooling cycle in Eastern and Southern Africa, covering pre-primary access, primary and secondary enrollment, equity concerns, and barriers to education.

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Administrator · 11.84 MB 1
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Post Distribution Model for the Allocation of Educator Posts to Schools

This document outlines the policy and mathematical principles used to distribute educator posts proportionally among schools based on weighted learner enrollment, accounting for factors such as class size, school size, learner disabilities, and poverty.

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Administrator · 0.06 MB 1