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By Mark Butcher mbutcherAugust 12, 2024Uncategorized

Using AI for data collection

Our team in Indonesia has experimented with an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to enhance the collection and analysis of qualitative data from teachers and school leaders. Working in partnership with Fortell.ai and Bakti Barito Foundation,…

By Mark Butcher mbutcherAugust 9, 2024Case Study

Embracing technology in East Java

By Pak Supriyanto, teacher (Grade 4), SDN Bandar Kidul 2, Mojoroto, Kediri City district Innovation in learning is critical in this era of constantly evolving educational technology. Additionally, the selection of instructional methods has a…

By Mark Butcher mbutcherJuly 23, 2024Uncategorized

Post-classroom observation feedback in Indonesia

Our colleague Resiana Rawinda (Senior Manager, Design and Programme Readiness, Indonesia) has recently completed a Master of Arts (MA) with Distinction from Liverpool John Moores University. As part of her studies, she authored a dissertation…

By Mark Butcher mbutcherJuly 13, 2024Uncategorized

Marching for quality education

Our Uganda team was delighted to participate today in the ‘Marching for Quality Education 2024’ conference, an annual event co-organised by Business Friends Africa and STiR Education at Mengo Secondary School. The conference was dedicated…

By Mark Butcher mbutcherJuly 10, 2024Uncategorized

Two new districts launch first activities

On 9 and 10 July, district officials from South Central Timor (TTS) and Malaka participated in their inaugural District Champion bootcamp. This significant event saw the attendance of Januarius Boko, Head of the District Education…

By Mark Butcher mbutcherJune 7, 2024Case Study

Transforming teaching in Katakwi district

Akello Martha Cathy is a dedicated teacher and Centre Coordinating Tutor (CCT) at Soroti Core Primary Teachers’ College (PTC), based at Ngariam Coordinating Centre in eastern Uganda. Her story shows how STiR Education has helped…

By Mark Butcher mbutcherMay 21, 2024Uncategorized

Malaka district joins our Indonesia programme

Jakarta, 21 May 2024 – a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed to expand our work in Indonesia into a fifth district. Bakti Barito Foundation, through Yayasan Bakti Pendidikan Unggul (YBPU), has formally…

By Mark Butcher mbutcherApril 29, 2024Case Study

Breaking the cycle: empowering students through growth mindset

Edwin is a Mathematics and Physics teacher and a Director of Studies (DOS) at Bufunjo Seed Secondary School in Kyenjojo District, Rwenzori sub region in Uganda. His school, like many others, had normalised underperformance in…

By Mark Butcher mbutcherApril 26, 2024Uncategorized

STiR announces CEO transition

We are sad to announce the departure of our CEO Girish Menon, who has decided to step down after nearly 3.5 years in order to make way for new leadership to steer our future direction…

By Mark Butcher mbutcherApril 23, 2024Uncategorized

South Central Timor district joins our Indonesia programme

South Central Timor, 23 April 2024 – a new MOU has been inked today to strengthen education and training in South Central Timor, East Nusa Tenggara. Bakti Barito Foundation through Yayasan Bakti Pendidikan Unggul (YBPU)…

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