Global inclusive education updates from EENET and other organisations.
[Blog] Tackling the toughest barrier for girls: Social normsThere are a number of well-known factors that work to constrain a girl’s ability to meaningfully attend, participate in and complete school. Although the occurrence and degree of these factors varies by context, they are all underpinned by one thing: social norms. Given the spectrum of norm acceptance amongst individuals, a nuanced and holistic approach … Continue reading [Blog] Tackling the toughest barrier for girls: Social norms [Blog] Scalability of educational innovations in West Africa: The role of civil society organisations
This UKFIET blog identifies strong capabilities among communities towards developing and sustaining their own educational provision. Local NGOs have been innovating for years on educational provision that can serve children in under-resourced areas. Accelerated education has been one of such innovations which has proven to be effective at enhancing foundational skills in literacy and numeracy. … Continue reading [Blog] Scalability of educational innovations in West Africa: The role of civil society organisations [Blog] The landscape of refugee education research: Complicit scholarship in violence, oppression and imperialism
This INEE blog summarises insights from the research programme ‘Decolonising Knowledge Systems’. Specifically, it focuses on the field of education of forced migrants and the rise and quick growth of the field over the past 20 years. It looks to uncover patterns in knowledge production, examining the role of colonial legacies and how they manifest … Continue reading [Blog] The landscape of refugee education research: Complicit scholarship in violence, oppression and imperialism [Blog] The right to education for pregnant girls and adolescent mothers: Breaking barriers and biases
Teenage pregnancy and early childbearing are leading causes of girls dropping out of schools, and often result in increased health risks, social stigma and adverse economic impacts throughout the course of their lives. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest regional rate of adolescent pregnancy in the world – discriminatory policies, gaps in the implementation of laws, … Continue reading [Blog] The right to education for pregnant girls and adolescent mothers: Breaking barriers and biases [Articles] What parents need for a good start (Early Childhood Matters)
The Van Leer Foundation has published its latest edition of Early Childhood Matters (ECM) on the theme of ‘What parents need for a good start’. They write: “The needs of parents and caregivers of young children often go unseen and unheard in public life and policy. They face growing pressure, are overworked, and their support … Continue reading [Articles] What parents need for a good start (Early Childhood Matters)