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Read guidance, learning summaries, evidence trends, and country reflections from USAID and its partners.

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Children outside classrooms of a school in Honduras.
Systems Strengthening

Resource Roundup: Seven Ways to Strengthen Systems for Literacy Outcomes

USAID’s vision is a world where partner country education systems enable all children and youth to acquire the education and skills needed to be productive members of society.
September 19, 2023
Resource dissemination is a tool in the fight against extreme poverty. In rural Cambodia, there is very little distribution of printed materials, which makes it hard to spread key knowledge and insight. By providing people with more information and better education, they can begin to pull themselves out of extreme poverty.
Reading & Literacy

Resources to Foster Literacy

Every year, the global community comes together to celebrate International Literacy Day on September 8. Literacy for all is fundamental to learning, paving the way for access to inclusive education.
September 15, 2023
Students in Rwanda playing at school with lettered blocks that are also helping them learn to spell
Education Finance
August 4, 2023

3 Ways USAID is Partnering with the Private Sector to Advance Education

Investments in education serve as a foundation and driver for a country’s broader economic and social development.
A Haitian schoolgirl uses the light from a solar-powered LED to read at night.
Reading & Literacy
April 21, 2023

Resource Roundup: Nine Resources to Promote Books, Reading, Literacy, and Indigenous Languages

This resource roundup includes selections that recognize the importance of books, reading, as well as resources reflecting this year’s theme.
Youths studying at the Learning Resource Center in Buchanan, Liberia.
Education Finance
February 23, 2021

Engaging Non-State Schools

The USAID Center for Education has developed six guidelines in the Good Practice Brief on Engaging Non-State Schools to inform agency stakeholders on incorporating non-state schools.
Photo: Students during the reading class at Darsalam School
Reading & Literacy
September 30, 2020

The Importance of Language of Instruction

Learning to read in a language that they use and understand is a critical factor in determining whether children develop the strong literacy skills that are foundational for all later learning.
Saffa Girls School
Systems Strengthening
October 16, 2019

Education Reporting Guidance: What’s Changing and Why?

We’ll walk you through the new reporting requirements that take effect in 2019, including timelines and additional resources available to facilitate the uptake of the new and revised education-related indicators. 
Kenyan boys in class.
Education in Crisis and Conflict
August 21, 2019

The Role of Social Emotional Learning and Soft Skills in USAID Policy

The 2018 Education Policy recognizes the important role social and emotional learning and soft skills play in predicting the long-term success of children and youth. The brand new USAID Education Policy Brief aims to support USAID staff in this work.
Girl Reading Braille
Disability Inclusive Education
November 14, 2018

The Case for Disability Inclusive Education

USAID education staff and partners are often called upon in their work to explain, advocate for, or defend USAID’s education sector programmatic and funding priorities.
Higher Ed Morocco
Higher Education
October 25, 2018

Debunking Higher Education Myths

Government and development actors are increasingly understanding the value of higher education investments. Higher education plays a unique and catalytic role in developing individuals and societies. And yet, myths about how USAID defines higher education, as well as its benefits, access, and financial strain abound.