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Don't forget to register for next week's webinar on Strengthening Financial Viability for Social Impact Organisations with Senait Petros Tekeste (Transformational Change Consultant & Coach) and Deborah Kimathi (Dignitas Dignitas). This session shares tools and step-by-step guidance on how social impact organisations can become more financially viable, using a case study of Dignitas' LeadNow programme. 📅 Date: Thursday, 24 October, 2024 ⏲ Time: 7:00am EST | 12:00pm UK | 2:00pm EAT | 4:30pm IST 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/epCuMnQm

In emergencies, strengthening families is essential as they grapple with economic instability, mental health challenges, limited social networks, and barriers to childcare and education. Dual-generational programming addresses these complex issues by focusing on the well-being of both caregivers and children simultaneously. While its relevance is clear, the application in emergency settings is still emerging. 👉 Swipe through to see how some early childhood practitioners are defining dual-gen approaches. We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! 🔊 To learn more, stay tuned for our upcoming report, where we’ll share insights on dual-generational solutions, case studies, models, and additional resources contributed by our community of practitioners. Learn To Play - Ithute Go Tshameka FUDELA - Ecuador Children in Crossfire Makasi Rescue Foundation #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #Emergencies

🎉 Thrilled to announce the final seven organisations selected for Impact at Scale Labs - Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN). These organisations are innovating with a range of FLN approaches including structured pedagogy, targeted instruction as well as testing new pedagogies at the primary level. They have been selected from over 90 applicants across 20 countries to win a place on Global Schools Forum’s next Impact at Scale Lab, each receiving USD 200,000 of funding and 18 months of technical support. Congratulations Angaza Elimu Innovation: Kalamu Kalamu uses GenAI to advance practical structured teacher support to Teach at the Right Level framework for enhanced foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes in Kenyan public primary schools. Axium Education Innovation: Nobalisa Literacy Programme The programme trains and supports young people, employed through the government's Social Employment Fund, to deliver twice weekly one-hour isiXhosa language lessons a week to 4500 learners in Grades R-3, using a Teaching at the Right Level approach. Centre for Learning Resources (CLR)* Innovation: Improving Foundational Literacy & Numeracy Outcomes at Scale Centre for Learning, in collaboration with Leadership for Equity, aims to improve learning outcomes through building capacity of teachers on subject and pedagogical knowledge, in class observation and mentoring, and supporting district administrators with data-based decision making.  *registered as Society For Educational Improvement & Innovation Duara Education Innovation: Teacher-owned, Community-based Microschools Duara Education empowers female teachers to start their own community-based microschool, leveraging the power of innovations and decentral networks. The microschools are Montessori-inspired, project-driven and integrated into the community, enabling impactful Teaching at the Right Level to achieve FLN outcomes. Inspiring Teachers Ghana Innovation: Tools for Foundational Learning Improvement (TFLI) This curriculum-aligned, structured pedagogy programme helps teachers use systematic phonics teaching and in-classroom assessment-informed targeted instruction. Peepul* Innovation: CM RISE Schools in Madhya Pradesh, India Peepul implements a high-engagement classroom pedagogy at scale to enhance learning outcomes in government schools through CM Rise Schools. They do this through need-specific teacher training, rigorous academic mentoring, and sustainable administrative policies and processes.  *registered as Absolute Return for Kids Room to Read Innovation: Improving Early Literacy Outcomes in Non-Formal Schools in Tanzania This holistic programme improves learning outcomes by frequent in-service teacher training (and pre-service support) in early grade literacy; and engaging dedicated literacy facilitators who provide coaching and mentoring support to an appropriate number of schools. More on Impact at Scale Labs: https://lnkd.in/dnmPBf3M 

🔊 Join our our webinar on "Initiating Partnerships in Education," moderated by Chirantan Shah, CEO, Education Support Organization (Gyan Shala) (India) with panelists: Anthony Hall, Project Lead, Public School Partnerships (South Africa) Daniel Kyasanga, Head of Quality Assurance, PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools) (Uganda) Sina Long, Advocacy & Partnership Manager, United World Schools (Cambodia) Each will share their experiences in building government partnerships, offering practical strategies, insights on navigating challenges, and actionable steps to create successful collaborations with governments. 🗓️ Wednesday, 23 October 2024 🕐 8.00am EST | 1.00pm UK | 2.00pm CET | 5.30pm IST 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e3t7_a5U For more insights on Government and Non-State Partnerships, access our Evidence Hub - a comprehensive resource for practitioners, policymakers, and education leaders working to strengthen collaborations in the non-state education sector: https://lnkd.in/eMTP_8Y8

🙌 Thrilled to welcome 8 new organisations to our growing community at GSF! Our community now extends to: 🏢 142 organisations 🌍 in 64 countries. Through this vibrant global network we empower local leadership to drive systemic change in education, nurturing leadership, talent, and diversity within our community, fostering strong connections and collaboration. Based in #Kenya, Angaza Elimu enhances foundational literacy and numeracy using innovative technology solutions. Through Kalamu, an AI-powered adaptive e-learning platform, they deliver personalized learning experiences in over 500 government schools. Beehive School is a stand-alone school located in #Lagos #Nigeria, offering daycare, kindergarten and primary education. With highly qualified and trained staff members and a vibrant partnership with parents and other stakeholders, the school is becoming an example of a more holistic approach to learning in the region. Central Square Foundation (CSF) works to improve learning outcomes of school-going children in India with a system reform approach, from innovation and policy to practice and learning. They work along three main fronts: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), Ed-Tech and teacher capacity-building. Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) is an Indian non-profit that aims to enhance the quality of education for socio-economically disadvantaged children and youth. Children on the Edge works alongside local communities and partner organisations in #Bangladesh, #India, #Uganda, #Myanmar, #Afghanistan and #Lebanon, to co-create protective and nurturing environments for children on the ‘edge’ - in conflict, war and marginalised areas. #Involve is an Indian non-profit that empowers students by creating peer learning ecosystems that enhance foundational literacy and numeracy while fostering student agency. Language and Learning Foundation uses a system-focused and impact-driven approach towards improving the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) outcomes of children in early grades in India. Link Community Development Malawi has worked alongside the Malawi Government to develop the country's first-ever National Education Standards, and School Performance Review System currently being scaled up by government. They work towards improving formal education in government schools and teaching marginalized learners, including those with disabilities. Meet our community: https://lnkd.in/geG2Q5uh

🔈 Your feedback matters! Please take the GSF Annual Community Survey. 🏫 Every organisation in the GSF community plays an integral part contributing to our role as a collaborative community, innovation accelerator, and partnership builder for the non-state education sector. ✉ Open from 12 Sept to 18 Oct, the Annual Community Survey is designed to share the experiences and views as a member of Global Schools Forum. We would love to hear thoughts, reflections, and insights on being part of our network over the last 12 months. ⏩ If you have received the email survey link, we request to kindly take 10 minutes to fill it out. Your feedback will help us design and tailor the activities, projects. and learning - which will further help you and all the other organisations in our community transform the lives of children and communities around the world.

🔊 Register for the next Spotlight Session: Strengthening Financial Viability for Social Impact Organisations 🔊 Senait Petros Tekeste, Organization Transformation Strategic Consultant and Coach and Deborah Kimathi, Strategy and Partnerships Advisor, Dignitas will take us through a step-by-step approach to developing the building blocks for financial viability in social impact organisations for long-term success and impact. Using Dignitas Dignitas LeadNow as a case study, we will explore how organisations can strengthen their financial viability especially when planning to introduce fee-paying solutions. How can social impact organisations strike the right balance as they pursue organisational sustainability through diversified income streams? How can they strategically identify the place of a fee-paying service with donor-funded services among their beneficiaries? How does this impact organisational identity, processes, and team structure? 📅 Date: Thursday, October 24 ⏲ Time: 7:00 am EST | 12:00 pm BST | 2:00 pm EAT | 4:30 pm IST 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/eUhFXu8i Read the case study here: https://lnkd.in/eH2S4_Ac (edited) 

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🌍📚 Last week at the Educate Hub during UNGA and Climate Week, I had the privilege of facilitating engaging dynamic discussions with 500+ leaders at Atlassian's HQ. The exchange of ideas was nothing short of electrifying and energizing our collective vision for change in global education. Together, we’ve laid the groundwork for transformative progress, and I’m eager to share the key takeaways from our collaboration: 1. 🌱 Education is a critical planetary strategy for climate adaptation and mitigation. We must position teaching as a "green job"—the foundation for all future green careers. 2. 👩🏫 Teacher agency is paramount. Numerous teacher-led innovations are addressing climate resilience and sustainable development. We need to amplify these voices rather than starting from scratch. 3. 🤝 Cross-sector learning is crucial. The tech and social sectors have much to teach each other about developing, deploying, and using AI ethically and responsibly in education. Peer-to-peer knowledge exchange within the social sector can also accelerate AI adoption. 4. 🌐 Global knowledge sharing is vital but underinvested. Only 3% of official funding for education goes to global public goods. We must change this to accelerate progress toward SDG4. 5. 🌉 We must embrace a "YES AND" approach— supporting locally led organizations and investing in global networks for learning and knowledge sharing in education. 6. 🤖 AI offers immense potential but must be approached thoughtfully. It's not the tools that revolutionize education; it's how we use them to promote equity and empowerment. 7. 🔄 Context matters in innovative funding approaches. While not a universal solution, innovative finance can drive significant impact in education and skilling at scale when tailored to specific stages of development and regional needs. As I reflect on our discussions, I’m acutely aware of the urgency of our shared mission. We’re not merely talking about education; we’re actively shaping the future of our planet. The convergence of climate, education, and technology presents us with unparalleled opportunities to equip marginalized young people for an unpredictable future. However, this also necessitates inclusive strategies to ensure that no one is left behind. As leaders in philanthropy, we hold a unique position. We have the power to catalyze change, embrace risks, and drive progress in ways that traditional funding sources often cannot. I invite fellow leaders in education, social impact, and philanthropy to join me in this pursuit. Let’s connect to explore how we can collaboratively accelerate progress toward the SDGs! #UNGA #ClimateWeek #SDG4 #SDG13 #Philanthropy #EdTech #InnovativeFinance I can’t possibly tag everyone, but I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all who attended! Your contributions made the discussions truly inspiring. A special shout out to Euan Wilmshurst.