Kids who gain reading and math skills stay in school longer, have more job opportunities, earn more, and live healthier lives. This #WorldYouthSkillsDay, let’s implement proven solutions to ensure every child gets the best possible start in life. #WYSD2025.

Education is the foundation of sustainable development, but we need better financing systems to create impact on the national level. A new joint statement shares steps to help every dollar spent on education financing strengthen education systems.

RT @FLN_Matters: Innovation in foundational learning isn’t just in SA. 🇳🇦: Bringing the science of reading into early grade English.🇿🇲: Sca….

New @_AfricanUnion CESA strategy includes #FoundationalLearning for the first time. We have extensive evidence on how to improve learning and an opportunity to align efforts across the continent. Together we can build a future-ready generation in Africa:

RT @ukmissionasean: At #EWF2025 in London, ASEAN Ministers and the UK came together for a high-level roundtable on foundational learning— w….

Innovations like AI tools to support #FoundationalLearning can improve teaching and learning so children gain the core skills they need to thrive. Learn more about how the @GatesFoundation supports #EdTech tools to make a difference:

Africa’s future lies with its children. It’s time to invest in #FoundationalLearning so that every African child can gain the skills needed to contribute to a safer, healthier, and more prosperous continent for future generations. #DAC2025

Zambia is a prime example of the difference government support can make when implementing #FoundationalLearning programs. Now it’s time for more countries to follow suit.

RT @vox_dev: “Our programmes are three times more effective at 10 times the scale for 1/100th the cost per student.” @benlpiper (@gatesfoun….

RT @vox_dev: “Foundational learning is providing the super talented, but not yet instructed well student in sub-Saharan Africa and South As….

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Improving #FoundationalLearning is the first step to achieving national development goals. On @Vox_Dev, I spoke about how the @GatesFoundation’s global education strategy supports governments to prioritize, and boost learning outcomes at scale. Listen:

RT @timsvengali: ⭐ VoxDev Talks: NEW EPISODE ⭐. As cuts to aid gut educational programs in LICs, what interventions deliver the most cost-….

RT @JSHerbertson: Learning = Growth.A 1 SD increase in test scores is linked to a 1.4–2% rise in GDP growth. Stronger than years of schooli….

In a rapidly changing world, #FoundationalSkills ensure future generations can compete in advancing global markets, resist misinformation, and unlock broader social and fiscal gains. Read more from @Dr_Jarso_Jallah and @obyezeks:

RT @leecrawfurd: New blog: @rglenner & I suggest 4 criteria for donors choosing between multilateral education funds (eg GPE/ECW/IDA/IFFED/….

RT @CGDev: W/ reductions in aid budgets, it's unlikely that all education multilaterals will be able to hit their target.🎯. @rglenner & @le….

RT @IPNEducation: 🌍 7 African Ministers of Education urged the UK gov to support #FoundationalLearning globally at a high-level roundtable….

Education is the foundation for a prosperous future for Africa. By implementing #FoundationalLearning programs, Africa can equip a rapidly growing generation to succeed in the workforce. #AfricaDay

As part of our new global education strategy, the @GatesFoundation is working with stakeholders to make #FoundationalLearning a core priority and implement programs that meaningfully improve learning outcomes at scale. Tune in to learn more: @FLN_Matters