Driven by Purpose: Pak Kristianus Naben and His Learning Community

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Driven by Purpose: Pak Kristianus Naben and His Learning Community 

Driven by Purpose: Pak Kristianus Naben and His Learning Community 

In the small subdistrict of Insana Fafinesu, North Central Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, something extraordinary is happening. The local learning community, full of energy and hope, is working together to improve education for teachers and…
Empowering Teachers: How a Growth Mindset Boosts Student Performance

Empowering Teachers: How a Growth Mindset Boosts Student Performance

By Terikya Duncan “My name is Terikya Duncan, and I have been teaching ICT and Entrepreneurship to S.4, S.5, and S.6 students at Kisiki College for 14 years. Since 2021, I have also taken on…
Transforming teaching in Katakwi district

Transforming teaching in Katakwi district

Akello Martha Cathy is a dedicated teacher and Centre Coordinating Tutor (CCT) at Soroti Core Primary Teachers’ College (PTC), based at Ngariam Coordinating Centre in eastern Uganda. Her story shows how STiR Education has helped…
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…
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…
Our colleague published in Delhi Government’s Bi-monthly magazine

Our colleague published in Delhi Government’s Bi-monthly magazine

This was originally written by Shadab Ahmed for Delhi Government’s bi-monthly publication. You can read the original piece in Hindi here. ASER 2022 report was launched on January 18, 2023, according to it nationally the…
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…
STiR featured on ‘The Changemakers’

STiR featured on ‘The Changemakers’

STiR Education is delighted to have been featured on this weekend’s episodes of ‘The Changemakers’ on CNBC-TV18 in India. This is an exclusive TV series showcasing inspiring CSR projects from across India, putting the spotlight…