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A story of possibilities: Maryscovia Nowembazi

A story of possibilities: Maryscovia Nowembazi

I am Maryscovia Nowembazi, working as a District Education Leader in the Bushenyi district of Uganda. I have had the privilege of being part of STiR, a leading organisation that empowers teachers to achieve their…
How deeper connections between teachers and students can prevent school drop-outs

How deeper connections between teachers and students can prevent school drop-outs

I am Ankita, teacher of class eight at GGSSS Khajoori Khas school, Northeast district, Delhi. Sapna (name changed for confidentiality) was one of my students. She used to be irregular in attending the school and…
Story of change in Kota Kediri, Indonesia

Story of change in Kota Kediri, Indonesia

We were delighted to launch our programme in Indonesia in 2022 with a pilot in the Kota Kediri district in East Java, alongside our local partners Yayasan Bakti Unggul Pendidikan (YBPU). The district has an…
Kharunda Rose Khisa – a journey to the love of teaching

Kharunda Rose Khisa – a journey to the love of teaching

My name is Kharunda Rose Khisa and I am a 39-year-old teacher at Bubiita Seed Secondary School in Bududa district in the Eastern region of Uganda. I have been in this profession since 2007. I…
The role of positive teaching practices in thriving classrooms

The role of positive teaching practices in thriving classrooms

SKV Seemapuri, a school in North East Delhi, was slightly hesitant to embrace the Teacher Development Coordinator (TDC) program. There was low exposure to the program and the teachers hardly had any time for additional…
Addressing substance abuse in Delhi schools through positive classroom engagement

Addressing substance abuse in Delhi schools through positive classroom engagement

Problem:   Substance abuse is a major problem in India, with 1 out of every 5 children in school affected by it. As many as 82.98% street children and 18% school children are under its influence…
How fear-free classrooms propel improved student learning outcomes

How fear-free classrooms propel improved student learning outcomes

Problem: Learning loss is a common problem in classrooms globally. While several tools can be adopted to boost foundational literacy and numeracy skills, the fundamental premise of learning loss is more psychological. So it’s imperative…
Gender responsiveness impacts adolescent girls in Uganda

Gender responsiveness impacts adolescent girls in Uganda

Education of girls has always been a challenge in Uganda. In 2015, UNESCO reported that around 16.7 million girls are out of school in Sub-Saharan Africa while 9.3 million of them will never set foot…
William’s guide on how to conduct a network meeting

William’s guide on how to conduct a network meeting

My name is William Mwijuka, a teacher at Mpumudde Seed Secondary School in Jinja, Uganda. I have been working as a teacher for around 14 years and I am passionate about making a difference in…
Ms. Flora’s story

Ms. Flora’s story

Ms. Flora is a teacher from Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu, southern India. She is a dynamic person who takes her responsibility as a teacher very seriously. She believes that teachers need to get together…