Education
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The global learning crisis
How can we tackle the global learning crisis?
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The impact of a gender quota on women’s education in Afghanistan
Gender gaps in access to education have persisted in low- and middle-income countries, despite all but closing in high-income countries. Affirmative action for women in public universities in Afghanistan increased the share of women admitted by 32%. These findings highlight the promise of affirmative action as a strategy to bridge gender disparities in tertiary education in low- and middle-income countries.
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Higher education in low- and middle-income countries
What do we know, and what do we need to know, about higher education in low- and middle-income countries?
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Affirmative action in Brazil’s higher education system
Evidence from Brazil shows how affirmative action students in the higher education system adjust their behaviour to catch up with initially higher-performing privileged students
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The reversal of the gender education gap with economic development: A cross-country analysis
There is a strong negative relationship between income and gender education gaps, a phenomenon that persists despite widely varying gender norms across countries
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Improving learning efficacy and equality with AI training
AI training can enhance learning and minimise gender performance gaps in education by promoting a more inclusive, informative, and unbiased learning environment
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Transforming teaching and learning: The role of management in implementing change
A government programme in Ghana that encouraged school principals to act as leaders to improve classroom instruction revolutionised classroom teaching and significantly enhanced student learning. The intervention boosted student performance by 30% in one academic year with persistent achievement effects two years later.
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Using technology to improve the classroom experience in primary education
A computer-assisted learning programme in Angola which places teachers at the centre of the learning experience and is tailored to students' needs improved teacher motivation and enhanced the overall classroom experience
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Educational disparities between children begin at home
Evidence from India shows that inequality between children starts at home, when parents decide how to split investments in education between their children