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Students at Maadi STEM School for Girls in Cairo
Gender and Education

Six Resources to Advance Gender Equality in and through Education

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, and though there has been tremendous progress toward equality and inclusion worldwide, significant work remains.
October 5, 2022
Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces
Reading & Literacy

USAID Celebrates International Literacy Day

This year’s theme is, Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces: Building resilience and ensuring quality, equitable, and inclusive education for all.
August 10, 2022
Creative Associates for All Children Reading
Information and Communication Technology
May 16, 2022

CIES 2022: Spotlight on Distance Learning

The 2022 Comparative & International Education Society Conference brought together researchers, analysts, practitioners, and students in the field of international education to explore a wide range of educational issues.
Syrian Teacher Teaching Children to Read in Jordan
Disability Inclusive Education
May 10, 2022

What We’re Learning in Social and Emotional Learning

This series is intended for Education Officers in USAID partner countries and implementing partners who are designing and managing new activities, evaluations, and/or research efforts.
A participant in USAID's Bridges to Employment
Youth Workforce Development
October 28, 2020

Pivoting in a Pandemic: Youth in El Salvador Create Essential Supplies for Healthcare Workers

USAID’s Bridges to Employment partner INTRADESA, a textile company in El Salvador, recently shifted its production from casual clothing to protective gear for healthcare workers. Here's how they did it.
USAID Youth Summit 2019
Youth Workforce Development
October 23, 2020

Studies Explore Taking Risks to Innovate and Increase Impact Through Cash Benchmarking

USAID and its partners recently experimented with cash benchmarking to better understand the cost-effectiveness of its investments. There are currently five cash benchmarking studies underway, each with a different research design.
Soyama Primary School in Sidama Zone
Education in Crisis and Conflict
October 6, 2020

Fostering Resilience During COVID-19 Through Social and Emotional Learning

When students return to education, they may feel fear or anxiety regarding the pandemic. Educators will need to deploy existing skills in new ways and/or develop new skills to overcome such adversity and continue to thrive.
Photo: A photo of youth in DRC sewing face masks.
Youth Workforce Development
August 24, 2020

Pivoting in a Pandemic: Congolese Youth Produce Masks and Hygiene Products to Fight Spread of COVID-19

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, participants in the USAID DRC Integrated Youth Development Activity, implemented by the Education Development Center, have worked diligently to combat the spread of COVID-19 within the community. 
Photo: A photo of youth in DRC sewing face masks.
Youth Workforce Development
August 19, 2020

Pivoting in a Pandemic: Congolese Youth Produce Masks and Hygiene Products to Fight Spread of COVID-19

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, participants in the USAID DRC Integrated Youth Development Activity, implemented by the Education Development Center, have worked diligently to combat the spread of COVID-19 within the community. 
Photo: Students line up for morning activities at Khawla Bint Tha’laba Primary Girls School, located in Sweileh, Jordan.
Education in Crisis and Conflict
January 31, 2020

Improving Measurement Reliability For Child Learning and Wellbeing in Crisis Contexts: The MENAT Measurement Library

As the very first effort of its kind, The MENAT Measurement Library curates a collection of measures that supports researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to generate quality evidence on children’s holistic learning and well-being outcomes.