GPE KIX Global Learning Cycles: Information Sessions

The GPE KIX project “Institutional Support for Promoting the Use of Research Evidence in Policy and Planning”, implemented by NORRAG and Teachers College, Columbia University, is organising two global learning cycles. You are invited to join the information sessions on 16 and 17 December to learn more about this opportunity.

To advance institutional capacity and establish a global network of education policy institutes committed to evidence-informed policymaking, each learning cycle will bring together institutions representing policy analysts and planners from 25 Global Partnership for Education (GPE) partner countries. The global initiative is being carried out in close collaboration with the four regional hubs of the GPE Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX).

Grounded in the thematic priorities identified in national partnership compacts, the project offers two global learning cycles: one focused on gender equity in school leadership and another with a thematic focus on quality and equity in education. Throughout the initiative, institutions will participate in comprehensive global learning cycles led by policy experts, develop and publish data-driven policy briefs, and contribute to a growing global network dedicated to strengthening the systematic use of research evidence in national education systems.

Both learning cycles will begin on 11 March. Both learning cycles will be held in English. Automated language translation captions will be enabled in the Zoom sessions to support Francophone, Spanish-, Arabic-, Russian-, and other language–speaking participants.

[Read the flyer for complete details]

Learning Cycle 1: Advancing Gender Equity in School Leader Selection and Appointment

This learning cycle will provide an opportunity for policy analysts and planners to critically examine the policies and practices governing school leader selection and appointment, and how they impact gender equity in leadership.

Information session
Date: 17 December 2025
Time: 6:00 (New York/EST) / 12:00 (Geneva/CET)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Language: English (automated language translation in all languages provided)
Register: https://norrag.zoom.us/meeting/register/XdQn4hTaRhaxHkQVL78Isw#/registration

Learning Cycle 2: The Use of Data to Improve Quality and Equity in Education

This learning cycle will equip participants with analytical and practical skills to strengthen data use for policy improvement. It emphasises evidence-informed decision-making to enhance educational quality and equity.

Information session
Date: 16 December 2025
Time: 8:00 (New York/EST) / 14:00 (Geneva/CET)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Language: English (automated language translation in all languages provided)
Register: https://norrag.zoom.us/meeting/register/oAukWlV6SsqB5FUdBEmdNQ#/registration

For more information on the GPE KIX project “Institutional Support for Promoting the Use of Research Evidence in Policy and Planning”, please visit the project page here.