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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
Information and Communication Technology
June 17, 2020

Cognitive Overloading or Continuity of Learning?

Pakistan is doing its part to ensure continuity of learning through various means, like developing instructional videos for public television. These videos not only respond to the current crisis but also serve as a valuable resource for future needs.
Photo: A group of youth members using digital content as a part of the digital intervention
Information and Communication Technology
January 17, 2020

Three Ps of ICT4E: Principles, Partnerships, and Programs

USAID’s engagement in ICT4E dates back to the use of radio in the 1970s. The Agency’s commitment to ICT4E has only grown stronger with time and investments in the Internet, wireless networks, television, and mobile technologies.
Photo: A Teacher Advisory Center tutor and student
Information and Communication Technology
January 17, 2020

Navigating ICT4E Projects in Low-Resource Settings

The question is no longer whether ICT has a role to play in education, but rather how ICT-driven interventions can be most useful and effective in improving learning and facilitating positive educational outcomes. 
Girls enjoying buddy reading time
Reading & Literacy
June 11, 2019

How a Partnership with Peace Corps Increased Education Outcomes

In 2010, USAID and the Peace Corps signed the Global Education Framework (GEF) agreement to further encourage collaboration between Peace Corps and USAID in implementing programs that advance host country educational goals.
Learning Links tutor and students working in Liberia
Information and Communication Technology
June 4, 2019

Using a Gig Economy Model to Develop a Paraprofessional Teaching Force in Rural Liberia

Learning Links, a new, innovative USAID pilot program uses a gig economy model to improve education and employment outcomes in the Liberia.
Class two pupil at Ganjoni Primary School.
Information and Communication Technology
April 16, 2019

Adapting eBooks for Accessibility Across Open Publishing Platforms in Africa

Deaf children represent a majority of all children with disabilities in Kenya. These children are not only an underserved group of students, but also a distinct language minority that uses Kenyan Sign Language as their native language.
A teacher uses tablet computers to teach young children.
Information and Communication Technology
August 22, 2018

10 Principles for Developing ICT In Education Programs

USAID is among the world’s largest bilateral supporters of information and communication technology (ICT) projects in education. USAID adheres to 10 key principles when conceptualizing, designing and implementing ICT in education systems.