Our first speaker today was Manos Antoninis, director of the @gemreport.bsky.social from @unesco.org. He shared an update and recommendations on the state of global education financing. #CooperationForEducation

📢 The #GEMReport is seeking a Statistical Analysis Consultant to support our work on monitoring progress towards #SDG4. Don’t miss this opportunity, apply by 9 March 2026. 👉 For more details and submission instructions: bit.ly/4resRRy #Opportunities #UNESCO

#GEMReport & the UN Youth Office Youth Report, #LeadWithYouth, finds a systemic gap between consulting young people & giving them real influence in education policymaking. It weakens education systems’ capacity for reform, resilience & relevance. bit.ly/2026youthrep... #EducationDay

Education systems are strongest when youth and students help shape them. Our new #WorldEducationBlog explains why the 2026 Youth Report #LeadWithYouth matters & why meaningful youth participation is key as education systems look beyond the #SDG4 framework: bit.ly/45tWw0m

Youth under 30 make up over half of the world’s population, yet their role in shaping education policy remains limited. The #GEMReport & the UN Youth Office's new report shows that only 1 in 3 countries has formal mechanisms to involve youth: bit.ly/2026youthrep... #EducationDay

#GEMReport and the UN Youth Office’s 2026 Youth Report 'Lead with youth' introduces a new global indicator on youth participation in education. It shows that systems excluding youth voices weaken their capacity for reform, resilience & long-term relevance. bit.ly/2026youthrep... #EducationDay

If you were a Minister of Education for a day, what would you change first?👇On #EducationDay, youth are recognised as co-creators of education. ➡️ Stay tuned for #GEMReport’s 2026 Youth Report, Lead with youth, coming out on Jan 23: bit.ly/2026youthrep...

Writing in @unesco.org @gemreport.bsky.social, Harry Kamboni MP explains how Zambia's #FoundationalLearning inquiry will improve learning, and calls on MPs everywhere to ensure #EveryChildLearns 👉 bit.ly/parliaments-... #BornToLearn #LearningChangesEverything

On International #EducationDay 2026, the #GEMReport will launch the 2026 Youth Report 'Lead with youth'. ℹ️ More info: bit.ly/4qk32ip ➡️ Attend in person: bit.ly/3ZhEJ8U ➡️ Attend online: bit.ly/3NqFIkz ➡️ Join the celebrations: bit.ly/458c9KS

Parliaments must #LeadForLearning. In the new #WorldEducationBlog, Honourable Harry Kamboni MP shows why foundational learning must be a political priority: bit.ly/4jFVcx5 #BornToLearn

Imagine leading a school without training! In richer countries, nearly 50% of principals step into their roles without prior training. This gap can impact learning outcomes. Explore ways to better #LeadforLearning in the 2024/5 #GEMReport: bit.ly/gemreport2024 #LeadforLearning

GenAI is reshaping education research, but at what cost? ⚠️YES - it speeds up analysis ⚠️BUT - it risks amplifying bias & erodes critical thinking Aisha Naz Ansari proposes a framework for responsible use in the latest #WorldEducationBlog: bit.ly/4oZ34eb #TechOnOurTerms

The 2026 #GEMReport, Countdown to 2030: Access and equity, will be released on 25 March 2026. It is the first report in a three-part series tracking global progress on education towards #SDG4. 🔔 Stay informed: cloud.gem-report.unesco.org/newsletter 📄 Concept note: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...

Today is International #MigrantsDay! Education helps to build bridges. It makes people more accepting of migrants and refugees: 53% with tertiary #education support the same or increased level of immigration. 👉 Explore more: bit.ly/3tjSJ5X #EducationOnTheMove

Are phone bans in schools working? In just 2.5 years the share of countries restricting phone use has doubled. Evidence links bans to better learning & calmer classrooms, especially for disadvantaged students. Explore the #WorldEducationBlog: bit.ly/3MEV6cM #TechOnOurTerms

Out now: New Spotlight country report on foundational learning in #Zimbabwe. The report supports efforts to achieve #SDG 4.1 and aligns with Zimbabwe’s Early Learning Policy. Explore the report by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education & #GEMReport: bit.ly/2025spotligh... #BornToLearn

How green is your curriculum? A new indicator under #SDG 4.7.1 measures how countries embed sustainability, climate change & biodiversity in education. Explore the #WorldEducationBlog by Manos Antoninis, Aaron Benavot & Marcia McKenzie: bit.ly/4nYTveV #LearnForOurPlanet

When classrooms are overcrowded, learning suffers. Only 5 of 23 African countries meet the target of 40 students per teacher, while several exceed 60:1. Reducing class size and supporting teachers are key to improving learning. Explore more: bit.ly/2025spotligh... #BornToLearn

Why should #ClimateChange Education start in the early years? It is not about complex science, but shaping how children see, feel & care for the planet. Read the #WorldEducationBlog by Neelima Chopra & Sheldon Shaeffer, ARNEC: bit.ly/4qUJqlN #COP30 #LearnForOurPlanet

Children learn best in the language they understand. Yet, over half of countries still do not provide textbooks in children's home languages. The 2025 Spotlight report calls for language-inclusive policies and teacher training: bit.ly/2025spotligh... #BornToLearn

🔴 Bullying is rising & girls are increasingly the target. Online abuse and unrealistic beauty standards harm their mental health, confidence, and learning. We must make schools and digital spaces safe for every child. bit.ly/48YTB0h #StopBullying

Aid to education in Africa is falling fast and projected to drop by 25% between 2023 & 2027, with some countries facing cuts of up to 50%. A new #WorldEducationBlog outlines 3 ways to build sustainable education systems: bit.ly/43O6U1V #GEMReport #borntolearn

At the #SchoolLeadershipMatters Summit 2025, Camila Pereira, CEO of Global School Leaders, reminded that real change starts with empowered leaders. Explore more in the 2024/5 #GEMReport on Leadership in education ➡️ bit.ly/2024gemreport #LeadforLearning #SDG4

Good schools need good leaders. Evidence from #GEMReport shows that when school leaders are supported, teachers thrive & learning improves. At School Leadership Matters Summit, Manos Antoninis urged investing in leadership in education. ➡️ bit.ly/3LeLkxs #LeadforLearning

Strong leadership is the cornerstone of quality, equity & inclusion in education. Explore two years of #GEMReport research on leadership across themes and regions: bit.ly/3LeLkxs #LeadforLearning

In most African countries, under 10% of education budgets go to school construction & 40% of classrooms are temporary. It’s time to put infrastructure back at the centre of education policy. Explore the new #WorldEducationBlog by Paul Bennell: bit.ly/4qEhHWv #BorntoLearn

In Africa, instructional leadership must extend beyond the school gates. The 2025 Spotlight Report calls for investing in system leaders to provide data-driven guidance & support to schools. bit.ly/2025spotligh... #LeadForLearning #BornToLearn

Only 31% of African countries provide induction programmes for new principals. The 2025 Spotlight report calls for clear standards and career paths to make school leadership a recognized profession: bit.ly/2025spotligh... #LeadForLearning #BornToLearn

In Africa, a textbook should not be a luxury. In Cameroon, more than 3 students share 1 textbook; in Zimbabwe more than 5. Strong school leadership helps use limited resources effectively. Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report by #GEMReport & African Centre for School Leadership: bit.ly/2025spotligh...

Only 31% of African countries provide induction programmes for new principals. The 2025 Spotlight report calls for clear standards and career paths to make school leadership a recognized profession: bit.ly/2025spotligh... #LeadForLearning #BornToLearn