19 Aug 2024
UNESCO-IBE supporting the 2023 Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development 22-24 May 2024
NORRAG’s Executive Director, Moira Faul was invited to participate in a UNESCO-IBE expert meeting in Geneva to develop a Reader supporting the 2023 Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development. Experts from around the world contributed insights. This work aims to contribute to “the new UNESCO Recommendation on Education for Peace and... Read More
15 Aug 2024
Maternal Education as a Key Determinant of Student Academic Achievement in Pakistani Schools
In this blogpost, Aisha Naz Ansari, Sadia Muzaffar Bhutta, and Sohail Ahmad present the findings of a nationwide study from Pakistan shedding light on the influence of the education of parents, most notably of mothers, on the education of their children. It is widely acknowledged that parents play a pivotal role in shaping their children’s... Read More
13 Aug 2024
Final days to apply: KIX EMAP Learning Cycles 6 & 7
Update: Applications are now closed. This is the final week to apply for the two upcoming KIX EMAP Hub learning cycles. Applications for both learning cycles are due by Friday, 16 August 2024. These free, online courses will both begin in September 2024. There are no course fees as the course is funded by the... Read More
12 Aug 2024
OHCHR Knowledge Hub Needs Assessment Questionnaire
Human Rights Council resolution 54/22 on “Promoting and protecting economic, social and cultural rights within the context of addressing inequalities” mandated the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to establish a Knowledge Hub at headquarters. In the context of addressing inequalities, the Knowledge Hub is to be dedicated to technical assistance and capacity-building, the... Read More
08 Aug 2024
KIX EMAP at the Creative Youth Forum in Uzbekistan
русский The KIX EMAP Uzbekistan National Coordinator Malika Shavkieva participated in the Creative Youth Forum, organised by Samarkand International University of Technology and Innovative Centre on 11 June 2024. The event placed a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, with many presentations and discussions centred around STEM. In addition to observing... Read More
08 Aug 2024
KIX EMAP at the Schools2030 Global Forum in Kyrgyzstan
русский The KIX EMAP Kyrgyzstan National Coordinator Almagul Osmonova participated in the Schools2030 Global Forum 2024. The event was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from 11 to 13 June 2024 under the theme Teacher Leadership for Climate Resilience: How to Transform Learning through School and System Pathways for the Future of the Planet. Schools2030 is a... Read More
01 Aug 2024
KIX EMAP Podcast #27: Diving Deeper into KIX Research on Education Technology Innovations, with Selin Turan
This episode of the KIX EMAP podcast, hosted by Ryan Allen, Assistant Professor, Soka University of America (USA), features Selin Turan. In the episode, Selin Turan discusses her education path and shares about War Child’s KIX-supported research in Chad, Sudan, and Uganda on how education technology innovations can address challenges faced by children in conflict-affected... Read More
25 Jul 2024
Evidence-use diagnostic tools: choosing and using them
In this cross-posted blogpost, Emily Hayter identifies six diagnostic tools aimed at strengthening evidence use. One of the strongest consensus in the evidence-use field is that context really does matter. We also have a pretty good understanding of what factors affect evidence use. What is harder to understand is how these factors play out in specific contexts.... Read More
24 Jul 2024
Event Highlights: Information Session: KIX EMAP Learning Cycles 6 & 7
русский I العربية On 3 July 2024, the KIX EMAP Hub hosted an information session to introduce two upcoming Learning Cycles, which will begin in September 2024. The session covered detailed presentations of each learning cycle and the application process. It was also an opportunity to clarify questions from interested applicants. The information session began... Read More
18 Jul 2024
New Global Education Cluster Data Repository
Education Clusters and EiE Working Groups play a foundational role in the collection and dissemination of quality, up-to-date, and disaggregated needs and response data. This is crucial for strengthening evidence-based responses. Building on this, the Global Education Cluster is pleased to announce the launch of the new Global Education Cluster Data Repository and invites you... Read More