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?? Happy #FridayReads, everyone! Let's revisit this essential report on funding After School Programmes (ASPs) in South Africa! Over the past decade, funders from various spheres have played a key role in shaping the ASP space, benefiting millions of learners from pre-primary to secondary school levels. ASPs not only enhance educational opportunities but also serve as important platforms for youth employment and empowerment. This report provides insights into the funding landscape in SA and explores the diverse approaches, goals, and strategies of funders supporting the ASP sector. This study offers insights and recommendations for the ASP sector and its funders, drawn from the experiences and perspectives of implementing and funding partners: https://buff.ly/49mPg5E Have you explored this report before? What key takeaways resonated with you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments below and let's keep the conversation going! ?? #BeyondTheClassroom #AfterSchoolWorks #AfterSchoolSA #ReadyToAmplify #AmplifyAfterSchool #FridayReads #TLT #TheLearningTrust

Equitable education funding is what ALL Australian children and young people deserve. Access to education is a right enshrined by the UN. Funding this equitably is an invesrment in our nation.

This article by EOF talks about the challenges of harnessing the potential of Outcomes-Based Financing (OBF) to improve Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programmes. It explores how OBF can lead to more effective investments in children's early development, drawing from EOF’s work with governments in Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and South Africa. The article outlines the following factors to overcome challenges and advance the field of ECCE through OBF: 1. Context-specific approaches: OBF for ECCE needs to be highly tailored to local contexts, more so than in other education sectors like basic education or skills training. The diversity in service provision models requires context-specific strategies. 2. Data and measurement challenges: Significant data limitations exist in measuring ECCE outcomes. The session raised concerns about how to effectively fund long-term outcomes in ECCE programmes amidst data scarcity in many countries. 3. Navigating political and administrative barriers: OBF initiatives must adapt to political and administrative challenges, with some programmes becoming success stories by aligning with existing systems. These programmes showed alternative ways to strengthen systems while still focusing on the principles of OBF, rather than the specific mechanisms used. https://lnkd.in/ec5NpuUa

Alignment is a crucial factor to make the most of external aid to education. When funding is not aligned to national systems and contexts, it causes inefficiencies and fragmentation, which means that less external funding actually makes it to children, teachers and schools. It also undermines accountability and ownership, which are necessary to create sustainable and lasting change. GPE promotes alignment of aid with partner countries' systems as part of its commitment to transform education systems. Get an overview of how alignment works and why it matters for #TransformingEducation ??

?????? Read our new blog 'Engineers of Bottom-up Change: How Resilient are the Non-State Schools Serving Low-Income Communities?' published by NORRAG. Co-authored by our Program Manager, Inês Charro, Corina Gardner of IDP Foundation, Inc. and Aashti Zaidi Hai from Global Schools Forum, the blog argues for more government recognition of the non-state education sector, given its important role in serving low-income communities. ?? https://lnkd.in/gUfiY4_c #SDG4 #EducationForAll

https://lnkd.in/eTM-g2iD This is going to be critical as Ofsted, for better or worse, drives the actions of most schools. Measuring inclusion is a non-trivial problem....

Global aid for pre-primary education has increased by 40% between 2021 and 2022, reaching $282 million, the highest recorded. This rise is primarily driven by the World Bank. Funding is still far below the international target of 10% of education budgets. Disproportionate allocation of funds, lack of strategic investment, and focus on middle-income countries leave millions of vulnerable children without access to quality early education. To bridge the gap, it is crucial for donors and governments to prioritize funding for pre-primary education to ensure that all children have access to quality early childhood development. ?? Learn more in the #WorldEducationBlog by Justin van Fleet, President of Theirworld and CEO of the Global Business Coalition for Education: https://bit.ly/3Qfc2FM

Thank you to all who participated in the recent National Education Survey. As the major UK political parties release their election manifestos, the READ Foundation and the Foundation for Education Development (FED) are advocating for a comprehensive, long-term education strategy for England. The survey results, along with the FED’s extensive national consultation and key insights, will be presented in the upcoming 4th National Education Report. This report will be launched at an all-party reception event at the House of Lords on July 6, 2024. Key findings indicate strong consensus in the UK on the following points: 1. There is a need for a unified, long-term plan to guide the education system in England for the benefit of all learners, the economy, and society. 2. A long-term educational strategy should be central to party manifestos as we approach the next general election. 3. The education system in England would benefit from the establishment of a new role, such as a National Education Officer, who would serve as the senior advisor to the government on all educational matters. 4. Regional and local leaders should be empowered to implement this long-term educational plan. Let us prioritise education for the future. Your monthly contribution of ￡30 for 12 months can provide deserving children in Pakistan with the opportunities they need. Donate now by clicking the link below. https://ow.ly/z3lK50SinXC #Education #LongTermPlan #UKPolitics #GE2024

Our 2023-24 Annual Ontario School Survey shows that partnering with community-based organizations in their anti-racism and equity work remains an undertaken strategy for schools across Ontario. Read our 2023 report to understand more about anti-racism strategies in schools. https://ow.ly/vgGy50SQcTM

Education is a critical investment for every country, with ripple effects far beyond "just" learning. Ensuring that children have access to education during crises protects their rights, instills a sense of normalcy, and fosters resilience, inclusion and tolerance, supporting the long-term processes of recovery and peace building: https://g.pe/pSLa50R1cKO #FundEducation