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Report
The teacher shortage is real, large and growing, and worse than we thought
The report discusses teacher shortages in the United States and claims that current estimates likely underestimate the magnitude of the problem. When indicators of teacher quality (certification...
Policy document
Three-year action plan 2021–2023 for the Stratégie nationale sur la question enseignante [National Teacher Strategy for Burkina Faso – SNAQUE]
Burkina Faso has developed a National Teacher Strategy for the 2021–2025 period, driven by the desire to not only meet the commitments made to the international community, but also and above all to...
Policy document
Stratégie nationale sur la question enseignante [National Teacher Strategy for Burkina Faso – SNAQUE] 2021–2025
A study into teaching was carried out in 2019 with the technical and financial support of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The preliminary results show...
Report
Characteristics of effective teacher education in low- and middle-income countries: What are they and what role can EdTech play?
Even though teacher education programmes have the potential to improve pupil learning outcomes, the impact of these programmes has varied widely in LMICs. A lack of understanding of the specific...
Blog
The Italian school system is in danger
The General Secretary of the Federation of Knowledge Workers of the Italian General Confederation of Labour reacted to the suspension of Rosa Maria Dell’Aria, a teacher from Palermo. The teacher was...
Blog
School, Interrupted: 4 options for distance education to continue teaching during COVID-19
The blog explores four distance learning options of radio, TV, mobile phones and online learning to highlight the potential and challenges of each. It draws from examples where these have been used...
Report
Teachers' and School Heads' Salaries and Allowances in Europe 2015/16
In 2015/16, teachers' salaries increased in 24 countries or regions, while they remained at about the same level in 16. Over the last seven years, in real terms, minimum statutory salaries have...
Book
Distance Education for Teacher Training: Modes, Models and Methods
This publication is a second edition of the 2011 guide by the same name. It discusses distance education modes, technology-based models, and the many methods used for distance-based teacher pre...