Congratulations to GEEAP panelist Tahir Andrabi and co-authors on their new paper in Science, setting out an agenda for implementation science in education. Read below on bridging the gap between evidence, policy and practice to make what works in education work at scale.👇

Noam Angrist@noamangrist.bsky.social · 2w ago

✨Our research agenda on implementation science is now published in @science.org! This is the next frontier to ensure "what works" actually works at scale when delivered by govts + is implemented with high fidelity @wwhglobaled.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

At #EWF26, we spoke with Hon. Siviwe Gwarube, South Africa's Minister of Basic Education, about using evidence to inform policy and investing early to improve learning outcomes. Read GEEAP resources: geeap.org/resources/ #GEEAP

Are governments putting evidence into education policy? ✏️ New analysis finds more national education plans are reflecting @geeap.bsky.social's "Smart Buys," including structured pedagogy and targeted instruction, an encouraging sign that research is reaching policy discussions. go.cgdev.org/4wYzJFP

Are Developing Countries Tackling the Learning Crisis with What Works?

Here we present a new analysis of national government education sector plans from 134 countries spanning nearly three decades (2000–2025), which we refer to throughout as “education plans”. We see clear evidence of a growth in mentions of structured ped...

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New analysis of national education plans from 134 countries shows that #structuredpedagogy and #targetedinstruction – two ‘smart buys’ highlighted in @geeap.bsky.social report – are getting increased attention in governments. @cgdev.org 📍 📜 Read more: www.cgdev.org/blog/are-dev...

Noam Angrist@noamangrist.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🔎 New data show striking uptick in government prioritization of learning around 2018 WDR + more uptake of evidence to improve learning. New analysis based on gov policies w/ @leecrawfurd.bsky.social @theomitchell1.bsky.social Biniam Bedasso Maleeha Hameed Euan Ritchie www.cgdev.org/blog/are-dev...

GEEAP is partnering with J-PAL @j-pal.bsky.social to strengthen the use of evidence in education policymaking. Together, we’ll explore ways to share recommendations, learn from implementation, and support cost-effective approaches to improve foundational learning in LMICs More to come! #Education

A strong example of evidence informing action. 👏 Thank you to @ipned.bsky.social and partners for equipping Malawi's parliamentarians with the latest evidence on foundational learning, including recommendations from GEEAP. Read more: www.ipned.org/news-and-vie...

Parliament of Malawi launches inquiry into foundational learning following evidence briefing — International Parliamentary Network for Education

Ahead of Africa’s largest conference on foundational learning, FLEX 2026, IPNEd launched a new policy briefing in the Malawian Parliament informed by the latest evidence from global education experts....

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International Parliamentary Network for Education@ipned.bsky.social · last mo.

New evidence from @geeap.bsky.social has informed our latest policy briefing, providing evidence and suggested actions to #EnsureEveryChildLearns. Since the briefing’s publication, Hon. Mutani Tambala announced Malawi's first national inquiry into the issue. Read more: go.ipned.org/fxvohb

New analysis of education plans from 134 countries finds growing mentions of structured pedagogy & targeted instruction - two GEEAP “Great Buys.” An encouraging sign for evidence-informed education planning. 🔗 bit.ly/4hpjCMv 🔗 geeap.org/resources/

Are Developing Countries Tackling the Learning Crisis with What Works?

Here we present a new analysis of national government education sector plans from 134 countries spanning nearly three decades (2000–2025), which we refer to throughout as “education plans”. We see cle...

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How can global evidence be translated into policies and practices that reflect local priorities? We're pleased to partner with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to adapt and share GEEAP's recommendations across Southeast Asia and the Pacific #GEEAP www.acer.org/au/news/arti...

ACER partners with the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel to strengthen evidence-informed education policy

ACER has entered a new partnership with the GEEAP to help strengthen the use of evidence in education policy and practice across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

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At #EWF26, we had the opportunity to speak with Hon. Bright Msaka, Minister, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Malawi, who highlighted the importance of investing in quality education and strengthening foundational learning. Read GEEAP resources: geeap.org/resources/

Great to see @geeap.bsky.social's "Great Buys" informing national education reform in Morocco. Evidence translated into policy—and remarkable learning gains at scale. 👏 Paper: de-barros.com/publication/...

The Best Buy? From Global Evidence to Government Practice | Andreas de Barros

Can governments translate evidence on "what works" into learning gains in public schools? Morocco combined targeted remediation and structured pedagogy (two approaches ranked as "great buys" by a glob...

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Great to see GAPS building on the GEEAP Smart Buys model to identify the most cost-effective skills interventions. 🔗 GAPS: cgdev.org/GAPS 🔗 GEEAP: geeap.org/resources/

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GEEAP has created an array of resources that were created to increase the quality of evidence and facilitate comparability across funders.

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Center for Global Development@cgdev.org · 2mo ago

There are now hundreds of studies on skills programs in low- and middle-income countries—but more evidence doesn't always mean clearer answers. The new Global Advisory Panel on Skills (GAPS) aims to identify which interventions work best, for whom, and at what scale. cgdev.org/GAPS

At #EWF26, we had the opportunity to speak with H.E. Dulce de Jesus Soares, Minister of Education of Timor-Leste, who highlighted the importance of strengthening foundational literacy through phonics, teacher support, and community engagement. Read GEEAP resources: geeap.org/resources/

What happens when children are taught in a language they understand? 🤔 At #FLEX2026 in Malawi, GEEAP and partners brought together education leaders from across Africa to explore evidence on multilingual learning and foundational literacy. #Education #Literacy #LanguageOfInstruction

We're heading to #FLEX2026 in Lilongwe! Join GEEAP's session on Teaching in Languages Children Can Understand, featuring lessons from Ethiopia, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal and Uganda on multilingual education and #TaRL. Come and find us at the @wwhglobaled.bsky.social booth! #FL

At a recent education event in Rwanda, @geeap.bsky.social panelist, @benlpiper.bsky.social shared evidence and regional examples on strengthening teacher coaching to improve learning and support teachers. Explore GEEAP resources: geeap.org/resources/

Great to see #GEEAP panelists Jaime Saavedra & Hirokazu Yoshikawa leading discussions at the @jacobsfoundation.bsky.social Conference in Marbach. Pleased that Izzy Boggild-Jones from the Gates Foundation presented GEEAP's latest literacy paper on behalf of the Panel Resources: geeap.org/resources/

Jacobs Foundation@jacobsfoundation.bsky.social · 3mo ago

From Evidence to Action. Read more 🔗 jacobsfoundation.org/jacobs-found...

At #EWF26, we had the opportunity to speak with Conrad Sackey, Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education of Sierra Leone, who highlighted the relevance of GEEAP in supporting evidence-informed decision-making and smart investments in education. Read GEEAP resources: geeap.org/resources/

At #EWF26, we gained insights from Ghana's Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, who expressed his endorsement and support for Smart Buys and highlighted the importance of ensuring children are not only in school, but learning. Explore @geeap.bsky.social resources: geeap.org/resources/

📚 @geeap.bsky.social and @be2global.bsky.social are highlighted in The Rise of Knowledge Brokers in Global Education Governance as “prototypical knowledge brokerage initiatives” supporting evidence-informed education policy. 📖 Explore GEEAP resources: geeap.org/resources/

📢 Next week, @geeap.bsky.social will present at #UtafitiElimu2026 in Tanzania, sharing evidence on effective reading instruction in LMICs. The session will highlight foundational literacy skills, language of instruction and evidence-based policy recommendations. 👉 geeap.org/resources/

We’re excited to partner with @geeap.bsky.social to help make evidence on education more accessible to #Parliamentarians, supporting better laws, more efficient budgets & stronger accountability 🤝 Read more here: go.ipned.org/rloyvj #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation #EvidenceUse #SDG4

New partnership aims to share education evidence with MPs — International Parliamentary Network for Education

IPNEd and the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) have agreed to a new partnership to make the latest evidence from the education sector available to parliamentarians. Established in...

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How can we make sure evidence reaches the policymakers who need it most?🤔 We’re partnering with International Parliamentary Network for Education @ipned.bsky.social to strengthen evidence use in policymaking among parliamentarians. More to come on this partnership! #GEEAP #IPNEd

📚 Don't miss the Spanish-language launch of @geeap.bsky.social's report, Effective Reading Instruction in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: What the Evidence Shows. Join education experts to discuss what works to help children learn to read. 📅 15 June | ⏰ 11 AM EDT Register here: bit.ly/4eEju9V

Great discussion at the @wwhglobaled.bsky.social Accelerated Learning breakfast on Ghana & Nigeria’s efforts to reintegrate out-of-school children. Key takeaway: flexible, activity-based learning and strong community ownership are key to improving foundational learning outcomes. 🚀

Don’t miss this important discussion on initial teacher education 👇 Register below.

Center for Global Development@cgdev.org · 4mo ago

Join CGD and The World Bank Group for the launch of From Prospective to Prepared Teacher: A Global Study of Initial Teacher Education. 👩‍🏫 The event will feature a presentation of the report’s findings, a panel discussion with experts on teacher education and policy, and a Q&A. go.cgdev.org/4tM7ZS8

The South-South Learning Symposium on Foundational Learning & Multilingual Education created an important space for cooperation & shared learning across regions. Pleased to see @geeap.bsky.social contributing to conversations on evidence use, foundational literacy, & smart buys in education

Great discussion at the EdLabs Breakfast hosted by WWHGE at #EWF26 on how evidence shapes education. Examples from South Africa, Pakistan & Rwanda showed impact on access, literacy & systems reform. As Judith Herbertson from FCDO said: “What matters has to be counted.” #EdLabs #Education #Data

Was great to see @geeap.bsky.social attend the Global Partnerships Conference at @britishacademy.bsky.social & the launch of FCDO’s new Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD) portfolio. Encouraging discussions on partnerships, innovation, & evidence for better education outcomes.

Great to join an evidence dialogue with the Government of Malawi, @wwhglobaled.bsky.social & partners at #EWF26 Fruitful discussions around 📊Structured pedagogy (a @geeap.bsky.social “Great Buy”) 🎯Teaching at the right level 🔄Curriculum reform Turning evidence into real learning gains at scale

Bringing together Nigeria & Pakistan counterparts with @wwhglobaled.bsky.social & partners at #EWF26 for an evidence dialogue on private schools, PPPs & how governments navigate complex education systems. Key message: no “plug & play” solutions -only context -specific, evidence-informed choices.