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Education Innovation at the Bottom of the Pyramid
Necessity is the mother of invention. In some of the world's poorest places, bold innovators are creating scalable solutions to the most pressing education issues.
The Hill | May 27, 2018


Investing in Open Source Education Software
Engadget | May 22, 2018


Ways to Boost Innovation in African Education
Takeaways from WISE@Accra on how to harness innovation and bring it to scale for quality education in Africa.
Devex | May 21, 2018


WISE Words Podcast: Billy Grayson
Billy Grayson shares his interesting education background and how it equipped him to take a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving.
WISE Words | May 08, 2018


Leaving No One Behind: Empowering Women Through Education
Providing education to girls has multiple impacts leading to improved childbearing practices, better family health and lower fertility, economic benefits, poverty reduction, environment protection, peace and social cohesion. It is proved to have a substantial impact on the welfare of women and children.
WISE Words | May 07, 2018


The Future of Africa’s Education is in the Hands of African Youth
Africa's youth population surge could catapult Africa into a growth trajectory but we must first invest in quality education for all.
WISE Words | May 07, 2018


Championing Girls’ Education and Health with Malaika and the Global Fund
We view Malaika as a hub for education where ideas can be tested before being replicated to generate impact across Africa.
WISE Words | May 07, 2018


Tackling Youth Unemployment with 21st Century Skills
Also known as soft skills, 21st century skills are abilities needed to succeed in today’s world. These skills include the 4 C’s (creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking) but also skills such as initiative and leadership.
WISE Words | May 07, 2018


To Fix Youth Unemployment in Africa, We Need to Build Skills in the Informal Sector
Education needs a home that breeds empathy, curiosity, relentlessness, resilience and diplomacy.
WISE Words | May 04, 2018


3 Ways Young Women are Transforming a Continent
We must act with urgency to address problems exacerbated by population growth. Quality and relevant education is the key.
WISE Words | May 04, 2018


Understanding the Global Learning Crisis
Six out of 10 children and adolescents worldwide do not have a basic level of proficiency in reading and mathematics.
Quartz | Apr 24, 2018


Why Education Should Break Free From the Tyranny of Metrics
Teaching to the test, short-termism, transactional costs... These are just some of the downsides of metric fixation.
aeon | Apr 24, 2018


WISE Words Podcast: Meagan Fallone
Listen to Meagan Fallone to learn about how vocational training can effectively be inclusive and contextual.
WISE Words | Apr 17, 2018


Using Data to Drive Outcomes in Education: Getting the Right ‘Recipe’
How can data be employed most effectively to generate sustainable and measurable change in education?
WISE Words | Apr 13, 2018


Education as an Ecosystem: How Different Models Can Co-Exist
There is no one-size-fits-all model, successful school systems exist in many different forms. So how do we develop a flexible and innovative education ecosystem?
Brookings | Apr 03, 2018


How the Blockchain Can Help Us Trust Each Other (Again)
The Blockchain has the genuine capacity to prevent any 'alternative facts' from taking over the learning process.
WISE Words | Mar 28, 2018