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Youth Citizen Journalism Training in Zanzibar
Information and Communication Technology

Can Online Civic Education Promote Democratic Values in New Democracies?

Democracies thrive when citizens believe in democracy as the best form of government, when they believe in democratic values such as political trust and tolerance, and when they feel empowered to engage with the political system.

March 6, 2023
Lessons Learned from a Decade of Early Grade Reading Programs
Reading & Literacy

Lessons Learned from a Decade of Early Grade Reading Programs

The Ten Years of Early Grade Reading Programming: A Retrospective report provides an unique opportunity to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that remain in USAID’s efforts to contribute to the goal that ALL children can read.
February 16, 2023
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Reading & Literacy
September 22, 2021

The Future is Multilingual: Research to Support the Development and Implementation of Evidence-Based Language of Instruction (LOI) Policies in sub-Saharan Africa

USAID continues to prioritize foundational reading skills and currently funds 19 early grade reading projects across sub-Saharan Africa.
Manija practices reading in Braille with her teacher Roziya during a home visit.
Disability Inclusive Education
December 15, 2020

Accessible to All: Creating Learning Materials for Children with Disabilities in Cambodia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tajikistan

Here are some examples from Cambodia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tajikistan that show how good practices in the provision of accessible learning materials are being put into practice during COVID-19.
Photo: On November 14, 2019, the United States and the Ministry of Public Education launched an early grade reading and early grade math assessment pilot in Uzbekistan.
Reading & Literacy
October 21, 2020

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) for Language Issues in Reading Programs

Language-focused MERL activities play an important role in gathering evidence and garnering support for adopting languages children use and understand outside of school for reading instruction.
Photo: A pupil reading a story written in Twi, a Ghanaian language, to the audience during the Ashanti Region’s Reading Festival in Offinso.
Reading & Literacy
October 14, 2020

Considering Language in Materials Development

One of the best ways for children to improve their reading skills is to practice reading using a variety of texts that are written in a language they use and understand. However, many children have limited access to such materials.
Photo: A USAID-supported training session for teachers in Mbandaka, northern DRC.
Reading & Literacy
October 7, 2020

Supporting Teachers in Providing Effective Reading and Language Instruction

Teachers must teach in the same language that their students use and understand. These language skills, coupled with pedagogical content knowledge and instructional approaches, are essential for providing effective reading instruction.
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.
A pupil doing independent reading
Reading & Literacy
May 27, 2020

Improving Systems for Reading Instruction

Reading, the bedrock of literacy, is the foundational skill necessary for all academic progress. Designing high-quality primary grade reading programs is essential to ensuring a pipeline of students who remain in school, achieve educational success, and contribute to economic growth.
Reading & Literacy
April 11, 2019

Workshop Focuses on Leveraging Technology to Scale Early Grade Reading in Africa

Aristarick Lyimo, Training and Curriculum Development Specialist for Reading within Reach, represented REACH at a workshop in Pretoria, South Africa, organized by All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development. Attendees included Africa USAID Missions and representatives of Ministries of Education in Africa.

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