Malaka district joins our Indonesia programme

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…
Breaking the cycle: empowering students through growth mindset

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…
STiR announces CEO transition

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…
South Central Timor district joins our Indonesia programme

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)…
What is teacher agency, and how can it improve education around the world?

What is teacher agency, and how can it improve education around the world?

This was originally written by Brad Olsen and John McIntosh for The Brookings Institution. Click here to read on The Brookings Institution Blog. Teacher agency and how teachers are supported within education policy decisions affect whether…
Re-energising teacher working groups in Indonesia

Re-energising teacher working groups in Indonesia

Written by Saiful Ali, S.Pd., M.Pd, School Supervisor, Pasrujambe subdistrict, Lumajang district, East Java, Indonesia (Note: KKG – Kelompok Kerja Guru (Indonesia): a professional learning community for teachers Cluster: a group of 3-8 neighbouring schools) …
Transforming Education: A Data-Driven Journey in Kigezi Region in Uganda

Transforming Education: A Data-Driven Journey in Kigezi Region in Uganda

Programme implementation in the education sector relies heavily on effective data collection and reporting. The utilisation of data is crucial for evidence-based decision-making, providing valuable insights into student performance, instructional effectiveness, and overall programme outcomes.…
STiR Education welcomes three new Trustees to the Board

STiR Education welcomes three new Trustees to the Board

We are delighted to announce that STiR Education has recently appointed three new trustees to our Board. We are excited to welcome these exceptional individuals, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to our…
North Central Timor hosts first District Champion bootcamp

North Central Timor hosts first District Champion bootcamp

North Central Timor, 6 March 2024 – Officials from the District Education Agency of North Central Timor (TTU) district gathered on February 20th and 21st, 2024, for the first District Champion bootcamp. The event brought…
Leveraging innovative teaching ideas in Indonesia

Leveraging innovative teaching ideas in Indonesia

Classroom observation, conducted by the school principal and accompanied by school supervisors, is a critical part of STIR programme delivery. When Suyono, our District Champion in Kediri district in Indonesia, completed a recent classroom observation,…