EdTech
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How AI tutors improved learning in Nigeria
Generative AI is reshaping education, but whether it strengthens learning or undermines it may depend on how it is used. In a randomised controlled trial in nine public secondary schools in Edo State, Nigeria, we tested a six-week after-school progra...
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Best buys meet political realities: The political economy of education research
Why do policymakers choose education reforms that aren’t supported by evidence? And how can researchers work with them to implement interventions with better outcomes? These are thorny questions often faced by education researchers and stakeholders w...
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Is virtual coaching of teachers less effective than in-person coaching? Evidence from South Africa
Face-to-face interactions between teachers and their coaches might yield better results in teacher training than more high-tech, virtual approaches