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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…
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.…
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,…
Lucia Alinda’s Inspiring Story of Change

Lucia Alinda’s Inspiring Story of Change

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Inspiring story of Pak Huda

Inspiring story of Pak Huda

“Being aware of intrinsic motivation is a stepping stone to creating a safe and fun learning environment in school”, Pak Huda, SDN Blabak 2, Kediri City Pak Huda is the principal of SDN Blabak 2…
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…