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February newsletter
February 13, 2020Uncategorized

February newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, we tackle our existential question: what is STiR really here for? We also share our updated strategy, including our clear theory of change, our radical partnership model with governments, and how we’re…
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Gaining our 20/20 vision
February 13, 2020Uncategorized

Gaining our 20/20 vision

Throughout our first eight years at STiR, we’ve been trying on a wide range of spectacles – all to gain a clearer vision of the future. We’re deeply proud of our achievements so far with…
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Motivating government officials to drive behaviour change
February 10, 2020Uncategorized

Motivating government officials to drive behaviour change

A version of this article first appeared on the AVPN website.  Too often, government officials are perceived as poorly motivated and ineffective in driving change for their citizens. But these officials, particularly at the district…
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Rethinking the critical role of data to improve teaching and learning
January 31, 2020Uncategorized

Rethinking the critical role of data to improve teaching and learning

This article originally appeared on the Brookings blog.  With 258 million children out of school and 617 million children and adolescents in school but not achieving minimum proficiency levels in reading and math, we are rapidly running out…
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STiR hosts visit from National Commissioner
January 21, 2020Uncategorized

STiR hosts visit from National Commissioner

STiR was delighted to host a visit today to our work in Kiboga district in Uganda from the National Commissioner for Basic and Primary Education, Dr. Cleophus Mugenyi. The Commissioner attended one of our training…
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Minister attends STiR national institute
January 8, 2020Uncategorized

Minister attends STiR national institute

STiR was very pleased to welcome the State Minister for Primary Education, Hon. Rosemary Seninde, to open our national institute in Kampala today, delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports. This annual…
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The role of intrinsic motivation in education system reform
January 8, 2020Uncategorized

The role of intrinsic motivation in education system reform

Motivation is a critical dimension of education systems across the world. Extensive research and policy efforts have attempted to identify some of the key drivers, particularly given that motivation levels are low and can be…
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December newsletter
December 19, 2019Uncategorized

December newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, STiR CEO Sharath Jeevan reflects on at our big three highlights from 2019, and introduces our theme for 2020: sustainability. You can read the newsletter in full here.  You can also…
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STiR named in HundrED 2020 Global Collection
November 6, 2019Uncategorized

STiR named in HundrED 2020 Global Collection

STiR Education is delighted to have been named as one of the 100 brightest innovations in K12 (primary and secondary) education from around the world, at the HundrED Innovation Summit in Helsinki today. Shortlisted by…
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Education Commission report launched
September 23, 2019Uncategorized

Education Commission report launched

STiR welcomes the release of a new report by the Education Commission – ‘Transforming the Education Workforce: Learning Teams for a Learning Generation’ – which makes the case for teamwork as a key to educating…
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