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Using AI for data collection

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,…
Post-classroom observation feedback in Indonesia

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…
Marching for quality education

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…
Two new districts launch first activities

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…
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…
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?

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STiR Education welcomes three new Trustees to the Board

STiR Education welcomes three new Trustees to the Board

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North Central Timor hosts first District Champion bootcamp

North Central Timor hosts first District Champion bootcamp

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