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UNESCO tracks worldwide progress towards UN global education targets. #LeadForLearning
Learn more: https://www.unesco.org/gem-report
UNESCO tracks worldwide progress towards UN global education targets. #LeadForLearning
Learn more: https://www.unesco.org/gem-report
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Welcome to the #GEMReport community!
Since 2002, we’ve been a trusted voice on global education progress, providing data and insights to advance equitable, quality #EducationForAll.
👉 Learn more about our work: bit.ly/3DK1lHN
Since 2002, we’ve been a trusted voice on global education progress, providing data and insights to advance equitable, quality #EducationForAll.
👉 Learn more about our work: bit.ly/3DK1lHN
Imagine leading a school without training!
In richer countries, nearly 50% of principals step into their roles without prior training.
This gap can impact learning outcomes.
Explore ways to better #LeadforLearning in the 2024/5 #GEMReport: bit.ly/gemreport2024
#LeadforLearning
In richer countries, nearly 50% of principals step into their roles without prior training.
This gap can impact learning outcomes.
Explore ways to better #LeadforLearning in the 2024/5 #GEMReport: bit.ly/gemreport2024
#LeadforLearning
December 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Imagine leading a school without training!
In richer countries, nearly 50% of principals step into their roles without prior training.
This gap can impact learning outcomes.
Explore ways to better #LeadforLearning in the 2024/5 #GEMReport: bit.ly/gemreport2024
#LeadforLearning
In richer countries, nearly 50% of principals step into their roles without prior training.
This gap can impact learning outcomes.
Explore ways to better #LeadforLearning in the 2024/5 #GEMReport: bit.ly/gemreport2024
#LeadforLearning
GenAI is reshaping education research, but at what cost?
⚠️YES - it speeds up analysis
⚠️BUT - it risks amplifying bias & erodes critical thinking
Aisha Naz Ansari proposes a framework for responsible use in the latest #WorldEducationBlog: bit.ly/4oZ34eb
#TechOnOurTerms
⚠️YES - it speeds up analysis
⚠️BUT - it risks amplifying bias & erodes critical thinking
Aisha Naz Ansari proposes a framework for responsible use in the latest #WorldEducationBlog: bit.ly/4oZ34eb
#TechOnOurTerms
December 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
GenAI is reshaping education research, but at what cost?
⚠️YES - it speeds up analysis
⚠️BUT - it risks amplifying bias & erodes critical thinking
Aisha Naz Ansari proposes a framework for responsible use in the latest #WorldEducationBlog: bit.ly/4oZ34eb
#TechOnOurTerms
⚠️YES - it speeds up analysis
⚠️BUT - it risks amplifying bias & erodes critical thinking
Aisha Naz Ansari proposes a framework for responsible use in the latest #WorldEducationBlog: bit.ly/4oZ34eb
#TechOnOurTerms
The 2026 #GEMReport, Countdown to 2030: Access and equity, will be released on 25 March 2026.
It is the first report in a three-part series tracking global progress on education towards #SDG4.
🔔 Stay informed: cloud.gem-report.unesco.org/newsletter
📄 Concept note: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
It is the first report in a three-part series tracking global progress on education towards #SDG4.
🔔 Stay informed: cloud.gem-report.unesco.org/newsletter
📄 Concept note: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
December 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The 2026 #GEMReport, Countdown to 2030: Access and equity, will be released on 25 March 2026.
It is the first report in a three-part series tracking global progress on education towards #SDG4.
🔔 Stay informed: cloud.gem-report.unesco.org/newsletter
📄 Concept note: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
It is the first report in a three-part series tracking global progress on education towards #SDG4.
🔔 Stay informed: cloud.gem-report.unesco.org/newsletter
📄 Concept note: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
Today is International #MigrantsDay!
Education helps to build bridges. It makes people more accepting of migrants and refugees:
53% with tertiary #education support the same or increased level of immigration.
👉 Explore more: bit.ly/3tjSJ5X
#EducationOnTheMove
Education helps to build bridges. It makes people more accepting of migrants and refugees:
53% with tertiary #education support the same or increased level of immigration.
👉 Explore more: bit.ly/3tjSJ5X
#EducationOnTheMove
December 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Today is International #MigrantsDay!
Education helps to build bridges. It makes people more accepting of migrants and refugees:
53% with tertiary #education support the same or increased level of immigration.
👉 Explore more: bit.ly/3tjSJ5X
#EducationOnTheMove
Education helps to build bridges. It makes people more accepting of migrants and refugees:
53% with tertiary #education support the same or increased level of immigration.
👉 Explore more: bit.ly/3tjSJ5X
#EducationOnTheMove
Are phone bans in schools working?
In just 2.5 years the share of countries restricting phone use has doubled.
Evidence links bans to better learning & calmer classrooms, especially for disadvantaged students.
Explore the #WorldEducationBlog:
bit.ly/3MEV6cM
#TechOnOurTerms
In just 2.5 years the share of countries restricting phone use has doubled.
Evidence links bans to better learning & calmer classrooms, especially for disadvantaged students.
Explore the #WorldEducationBlog:
bit.ly/3MEV6cM
#TechOnOurTerms
December 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Are phone bans in schools working?
In just 2.5 years the share of countries restricting phone use has doubled.
Evidence links bans to better learning & calmer classrooms, especially for disadvantaged students.
Explore the #WorldEducationBlog:
bit.ly/3MEV6cM
#TechOnOurTerms
In just 2.5 years the share of countries restricting phone use has doubled.
Evidence links bans to better learning & calmer classrooms, especially for disadvantaged students.
Explore the #WorldEducationBlog:
bit.ly/3MEV6cM
#TechOnOurTerms
Out now: New Spotlight country report on foundational learning in #Zimbabwe.
The report supports efforts to achieve #SDG 4.1 and aligns with Zimbabwe’s Early Learning Policy.
Explore the report by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education & #GEMReport: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
The report supports efforts to achieve #SDG 4.1 and aligns with Zimbabwe’s Early Learning Policy.
Explore the report by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education & #GEMReport: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
November 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Out now: New Spotlight country report on foundational learning in #Zimbabwe.
The report supports efforts to achieve #SDG 4.1 and aligns with Zimbabwe’s Early Learning Policy.
Explore the report by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education & #GEMReport: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
The report supports efforts to achieve #SDG 4.1 and aligns with Zimbabwe’s Early Learning Policy.
Explore the report by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education & #GEMReport: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
How green is your curriculum?
A new indicator under #SDG 4.7.1 measures how countries embed sustainability, climate change & biodiversity in education.
Explore the #WorldEducationBlog by Manos Antoninis, Aaron Benavot & Marcia McKenzie: bit.ly/4nYTveV
#LearnForOurPlanet
A new indicator under #SDG 4.7.1 measures how countries embed sustainability, climate change & biodiversity in education.
Explore the #WorldEducationBlog by Manos Antoninis, Aaron Benavot & Marcia McKenzie: bit.ly/4nYTveV
#LearnForOurPlanet
November 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
How green is your curriculum?
A new indicator under #SDG 4.7.1 measures how countries embed sustainability, climate change & biodiversity in education.
Explore the #WorldEducationBlog by Manos Antoninis, Aaron Benavot & Marcia McKenzie: bit.ly/4nYTveV
#LearnForOurPlanet
A new indicator under #SDG 4.7.1 measures how countries embed sustainability, climate change & biodiversity in education.
Explore the #WorldEducationBlog by Manos Antoninis, Aaron Benavot & Marcia McKenzie: bit.ly/4nYTveV
#LearnForOurPlanet
When classrooms are overcrowded, learning suffers.
Only 5 of 23 African countries meet the target of 40 students per teacher, while several exceed 60:1.
Reducing class size and supporting teachers are key to improving learning.
Explore more: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
Only 5 of 23 African countries meet the target of 40 students per teacher, while several exceed 60:1.
Reducing class size and supporting teachers are key to improving learning.
Explore more: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
When classrooms are overcrowded, learning suffers.
Only 5 of 23 African countries meet the target of 40 students per teacher, while several exceed 60:1.
Reducing class size and supporting teachers are key to improving learning.
Explore more: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
Only 5 of 23 African countries meet the target of 40 students per teacher, while several exceed 60:1.
Reducing class size and supporting teachers are key to improving learning.
Explore more: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
Why should #ClimateChange Education start in the early years?
It is not about complex science, but shaping how children see, feel & care for the planet.
Read the #WorldEducationBlog by Neelima Chopra & Sheldon Shaeffer, ARNEC:
bit.ly/4qUJqlN
#COP30 #LearnForOurPlanet
It is not about complex science, but shaping how children see, feel & care for the planet.
Read the #WorldEducationBlog by Neelima Chopra & Sheldon Shaeffer, ARNEC:
bit.ly/4qUJqlN
#COP30 #LearnForOurPlanet
November 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Why should #ClimateChange Education start in the early years?
It is not about complex science, but shaping how children see, feel & care for the planet.
Read the #WorldEducationBlog by Neelima Chopra & Sheldon Shaeffer, ARNEC:
bit.ly/4qUJqlN
#COP30 #LearnForOurPlanet
It is not about complex science, but shaping how children see, feel & care for the planet.
Read the #WorldEducationBlog by Neelima Chopra & Sheldon Shaeffer, ARNEC:
bit.ly/4qUJqlN
#COP30 #LearnForOurPlanet
Children learn best in the language they understand.
Yet, over half of countries still do not provide textbooks in children's home languages.
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for language-inclusive policies and teacher training: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
Yet, over half of countries still do not provide textbooks in children's home languages.
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for language-inclusive policies and teacher training: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Children learn best in the language they understand.
Yet, over half of countries still do not provide textbooks in children's home languages.
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for language-inclusive policies and teacher training: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
Yet, over half of countries still do not provide textbooks in children's home languages.
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for language-inclusive policies and teacher training: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
🔴 Bullying is rising & girls are increasingly the target. Online abuse and unrealistic beauty standards harm their mental health, confidence, and learning.
We must make schools and digital spaces safe for every child.
bit.ly/48YTB0h
#StopBullying
We must make schools and digital spaces safe for every child.
bit.ly/48YTB0h
#StopBullying
November 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🔴 Bullying is rising & girls are increasingly the target. Online abuse and unrealistic beauty standards harm their mental health, confidence, and learning.
We must make schools and digital spaces safe for every child.
bit.ly/48YTB0h
#StopBullying
We must make schools and digital spaces safe for every child.
bit.ly/48YTB0h
#StopBullying
Aid to education in Africa is falling fast and projected to drop by 25% between 2023 & 2027, with some countries facing cuts of up to 50%.
A new #WorldEducationBlog outlines 3 ways to build sustainable education systems:
bit.ly/43O6U1V
#GEMReport #borntolearn
A new #WorldEducationBlog outlines 3 ways to build sustainable education systems:
bit.ly/43O6U1V
#GEMReport #borntolearn
November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Aid to education in Africa is falling fast and projected to drop by 25% between 2023 & 2027, with some countries facing cuts of up to 50%.
A new #WorldEducationBlog outlines 3 ways to build sustainable education systems:
bit.ly/43O6U1V
#GEMReport #borntolearn
A new #WorldEducationBlog outlines 3 ways to build sustainable education systems:
bit.ly/43O6U1V
#GEMReport #borntolearn
At the #SchoolLeadershipMatters Summit 2025, Camila Pereira, CEO of Global School Leaders, reminded that real change starts with empowered leaders.
Explore more in the 2024/5 #GEMReport on Leadership in education ➡️ bit.ly/2024gemreport
#LeadforLearning #SDG4
Explore more in the 2024/5 #GEMReport on Leadership in education ➡️ bit.ly/2024gemreport
#LeadforLearning #SDG4
November 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
At the #SchoolLeadershipMatters Summit 2025, Camila Pereira, CEO of Global School Leaders, reminded that real change starts with empowered leaders.
Explore more in the 2024/5 #GEMReport on Leadership in education ➡️ bit.ly/2024gemreport
#LeadforLearning #SDG4
Explore more in the 2024/5 #GEMReport on Leadership in education ➡️ bit.ly/2024gemreport
#LeadforLearning #SDG4
Good schools need good leaders.
Evidence from #GEMReport shows that when school leaders are supported, teachers thrive & learning improves.
At School Leadership Matters Summit, Manos Antoninis urged investing in leadership in education.
➡️ bit.ly/3LeLkxs
#LeadforLearning
Evidence from #GEMReport shows that when school leaders are supported, teachers thrive & learning improves.
At School Leadership Matters Summit, Manos Antoninis urged investing in leadership in education.
➡️ bit.ly/3LeLkxs
#LeadforLearning
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Good schools need good leaders.
Evidence from #GEMReport shows that when school leaders are supported, teachers thrive & learning improves.
At School Leadership Matters Summit, Manos Antoninis urged investing in leadership in education.
➡️ bit.ly/3LeLkxs
#LeadforLearning
Evidence from #GEMReport shows that when school leaders are supported, teachers thrive & learning improves.
At School Leadership Matters Summit, Manos Antoninis urged investing in leadership in education.
➡️ bit.ly/3LeLkxs
#LeadforLearning
Strong leadership is the cornerstone of quality, equity & inclusion in education.
Explore two years of #GEMReport research on leadership across themes and regions: bit.ly/3LeLkxs
#LeadforLearning
Explore two years of #GEMReport research on leadership across themes and regions: bit.ly/3LeLkxs
#LeadforLearning
November 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Strong leadership is the cornerstone of quality, equity & inclusion in education.
Explore two years of #GEMReport research on leadership across themes and regions: bit.ly/3LeLkxs
#LeadforLearning
Explore two years of #GEMReport research on leadership across themes and regions: bit.ly/3LeLkxs
#LeadforLearning
In most African countries, under 10% of education budgets go to school construction & 40% of classrooms are temporary.
It’s time to put infrastructure back at the centre of education policy.
Explore the new #WorldEducationBlog by Paul Bennell: bit.ly/4qEhHWv
#BorntoLearn
It’s time to put infrastructure back at the centre of education policy.
Explore the new #WorldEducationBlog by Paul Bennell: bit.ly/4qEhHWv
#BorntoLearn
November 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In most African countries, under 10% of education budgets go to school construction & 40% of classrooms are temporary.
It’s time to put infrastructure back at the centre of education policy.
Explore the new #WorldEducationBlog by Paul Bennell: bit.ly/4qEhHWv
#BorntoLearn
It’s time to put infrastructure back at the centre of education policy.
Explore the new #WorldEducationBlog by Paul Bennell: bit.ly/4qEhHWv
#BorntoLearn
In Africa, instructional leadership must extend beyond the school gates.
The 2025 Spotlight Report calls for investing in system leaders to provide data-driven guidance & support to schools.
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
The 2025 Spotlight Report calls for investing in system leaders to provide data-driven guidance & support to schools.
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
In Africa, instructional leadership must extend beyond the school gates.
The 2025 Spotlight Report calls for investing in system leaders to provide data-driven guidance & support to schools.
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
The 2025 Spotlight Report calls for investing in system leaders to provide data-driven guidance & support to schools.
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
Only 31% of African countries provide induction programmes for new principals.
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for clear standards and career paths to make school leadership a recognized profession:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for clear standards and career paths to make school leadership a recognized profession:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
October 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Only 31% of African countries provide induction programmes for new principals.
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for clear standards and career paths to make school leadership a recognized profession:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for clear standards and career paths to make school leadership a recognized profession:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
In Africa, a textbook should not be a luxury.
In Cameroon, more than 3 students share 1 textbook; in Zimbabwe more than 5.
Strong school leadership helps use limited resources effectively.
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report by #GEMReport & African Centre for School Leadership:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
In Cameroon, more than 3 students share 1 textbook; in Zimbabwe more than 5.
Strong school leadership helps use limited resources effectively.
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report by #GEMReport & African Centre for School Leadership:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
October 31, 2025 at 10:12 AM
In Africa, a textbook should not be a luxury.
In Cameroon, more than 3 students share 1 textbook; in Zimbabwe more than 5.
Strong school leadership helps use limited resources effectively.
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report by #GEMReport & African Centre for School Leadership:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
In Cameroon, more than 3 students share 1 textbook; in Zimbabwe more than 5.
Strong school leadership helps use limited resources effectively.
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report by #GEMReport & African Centre for School Leadership:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
Only 31% of African countries provide induction programmes for new principals.
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for clear standards and career paths to make school leadership a recognized profession:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for clear standards and career paths to make school leadership a recognized profession:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
October 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Only 31% of African countries provide induction programmes for new principals.
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for clear standards and career paths to make school leadership a recognized profession:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for clear standards and career paths to make school leadership a recognized profession:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
In Africa, school leaders are being asked to improve learning with fewer resources than ever.
Strengthening their leadership capacity is more urgent than ever.
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report by #GEMReport & the African Centre for School Leadership:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
Strengthening their leadership capacity is more urgent than ever.
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report by #GEMReport & the African Centre for School Leadership:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
October 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
In Africa, school leaders are being asked to improve learning with fewer resources than ever.
Strengthening their leadership capacity is more urgent than ever.
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report by #GEMReport & the African Centre for School Leadership:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
Strengthening their leadership capacity is more urgent than ever.
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report by #GEMReport & the African Centre for School Leadership:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
School leaders need better training to focus on what matters most:for learning.
Among 5 countries, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Morocco and Zimbabwe, only 2 set clear learning targets for leaders.
Explore more in the 2025 Spotlight report: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BorntoLearn
Among 5 countries, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Morocco and Zimbabwe, only 2 set clear learning targets for leaders.
Explore more in the 2025 Spotlight report: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BorntoLearn
October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
School leaders need better training to focus on what matters most:for learning.
Among 5 countries, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Morocco and Zimbabwe, only 2 set clear learning targets for leaders.
Explore more in the 2025 Spotlight report: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BorntoLearn
Among 5 countries, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Morocco and Zimbabwe, only 2 set clear learning targets for leaders.
Explore more in the 2025 Spotlight report: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BorntoLearn
At the #ADEATriennale2025 in Accra this week, the #GEMReport joins ministers, experts and partners to discuss how stronger leadership, financing and assessment can drive progress in foundational learning across Africa.
Discover the agenda 👇
#BornToLearn #LeadForLearning
Discover the agenda 👇
#BornToLearn #LeadForLearning
October 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
At the #ADEATriennale2025 in Accra this week, the #GEMReport joins ministers, experts and partners to discuss how stronger leadership, financing and assessment can drive progress in foundational learning across Africa.
Discover the agenda 👇
#BornToLearn #LeadForLearning
Discover the agenda 👇
#BornToLearn #LeadForLearning
3 actions can strengthen instructional leadership for foundational learning in Africa:
1️⃣ Professionalize school principals
2️⃣ Empower school leaders to champion learning
3️⃣ Build capacity of district officers and advisors
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BorntoLearn
1️⃣ Professionalize school principals
2️⃣ Empower school leaders to champion learning
3️⃣ Build capacity of district officers and advisors
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BorntoLearn
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
3 actions can strengthen instructional leadership for foundational learning in Africa:
1️⃣ Professionalize school principals
2️⃣ Empower school leaders to champion learning
3️⃣ Build capacity of district officers and advisors
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BorntoLearn
1️⃣ Professionalize school principals
2️⃣ Empower school leaders to champion learning
3️⃣ Build capacity of district officers and advisors
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BorntoLearn
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📖Education Financing in Crisis
Last week, the IATI Secretariat joined an insightful webinar hosted by #INEE,@educannotwait.bsky.social and @gemreport.bsky.social. It explored how open data can reshape the way we track and use #educationfinancing in crisis contexts.
Last week, the IATI Secretariat joined an insightful webinar hosted by #INEE,@educannotwait.bsky.social and @gemreport.bsky.social. It explored how open data can reshape the way we track and use #educationfinancing in crisis contexts.
October 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
📖Education Financing in Crisis
Last week, the IATI Secretariat joined an insightful webinar hosted by #INEE,@educannotwait.bsky.social and @gemreport.bsky.social. It explored how open data can reshape the way we track and use #educationfinancing in crisis contexts.
Last week, the IATI Secretariat joined an insightful webinar hosted by #INEE,@educannotwait.bsky.social and @gemreport.bsky.social. It explored how open data can reshape the way we track and use #educationfinancing in crisis contexts.