SDG4 Knowledge Hub
Schools2030
Schools2030 is a tenyear participatory learning improvement programme that is collaborating with 1000 government schools and community learning centers across 10 countries including Afghanistan The aim of Schools2030 is to codevelop new scalable models about how to improve quality holistic learning outcomes for all Using the principles of humancentered design and focusing on the key transition years of ages 5 10 and 15 Schools2030 works directly with teachers to1 Assess holistic learning levels and the learning environment2 Design test and iterate a microinnovation to support improved learning outcomes and3 Showcase these innovations drawing on assessment data and other evidence on what works to improve holistic learning in the most marginalized communitiesOne best practice which has emerged from Afghanistan is Reaching outofschool children in fragile contexts distance learning in rural Afghanistan We consider this a best practice because it exemplifies many of the criteria outlined in the TES guidance noteThis best practice emerged through consultation with communities parents students teachers local education authorities It was designed to support children?s academic as well as socialemotional development It was targeted at some of the most marginalised communities in rural Afghanistan and 70 of the beneficiaries were girls The project is lowcost scalable and applicable to other crisis settings The learning materials video lessons and worksheets were developed during the COVID19 pandemic and aligned to curricular standards and priorities that were in place at that time in Afghanistan The initiative continues to be implemented now in order to reach children who are unable to access formal schooling which demonstrates the capacity for sustainability and effectiveness while being implemented using few resources
Uganda, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Portugal, Pakistan, United Republic of Tanzania, India, Brazil, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan -
