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Collaborating for Greater Impact: Opportunity EduFinance & Pursue partner to support low-fee schools in Western Kenya
Opportunity EduFinance is dedicated to bolstering student learning outcomes and fostering sustainable development by offering financial solutions and capacity-building support to schools. In line with this mission, we have recently formed a partnership with Pursue, a faith-based organization committed to improving conditions in rural communities within Kakamega County, Western Kenya. With a population of 1.8 million, Kakamega County struggles with significant poverty, with one-third of its residents…
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3-Year study on Opportunity EduFinance model finds improved learning for children, especially girls and lower socioeconomic students
In 2020, Opportunity EduFinance designed a three-year quasi-experimental study in Kenya in partnership with ZiziAfrique and the Radical Innovation for Social Change (RISC) at the University of Chicago. The study focused on assessing the impact of the Opportunity EduFinance model on learning outcomes, disaggregating for children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and gender.
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Self-Improving School Systems: Implementing Phase II of the EduQuality Program
To sustain the impact achieved since 2021 in ‘Phase I’, EduQuality plans to implement one additional year of programming termed the ‘transition year,’ or Phase II of the EduQuality program. In this phase, schools that have completed the first three years will continue to implement the core EduQuality interventions independently, with reduced involvement from Education Specialists.
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day 2024: Empowering Girls Through Education
On this International Women's Day, as we reflect on the theme "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress," it is crucial to recognize and celebrate the transformative impact of women-run schools worldwide. These school leaders not only strive to provide quality education but also contribute to exemplifying women’s leadership and empowering girls. And we know empowered women and girls accelerate progress in communities around the globe.
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Bridging the Education Gap in Zambia: the Vital Role of Non-state Schools
Due to the increasing demands on an already constrained public education system, non-state schools are expected to continue playing a pivotal role in fulfilling Zambia's primary education needs. Yet, in order for these schools to efficiently and sustainably deliver high-quality education to the many children they serve, it’s imperative for the government to recognize and support them as an integral part of the national education system. Including non-state schools in national education policy and…
Read MoreImpact Story: Evergreen Royal Academy (ERA), Ghana
When his daughter was born in 2014, Rev. Vincent Yeboah, founder of the Evergreen Royal Academy (ERA), recognized a lack of access to quality education within his community. Determined to provide his daughter with the quality education she deserved, he established ERA in 2015 with her as its first student. Starting with only 5 students and 2 teachers, today the school comprises 426 students and 26 teachers. Driven by a mission to provide holistic and affordable education to the community, ERA continues…
Read MoreImpact Story: Luz del Porvenir School, Dominican Republic
Luz del Porvenir School, located in the Villa Hermosa sector of La Romana, Dominican Republic, is a beacon of hope and opportunity for the community. Founded by Aleyda Torres, the school's journey began in 1995 in response to the pressing need for accessible education in the area. Starting with just 20 students in a modest setting, Luz del Porvenir has grown into a robust educational institution offering preschool, primary, and secondary education. From its humble beginnings in Ms. Aleyda's living…
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What does existing research tell us about how to design school leadership training programs to have the greatest impact on student learning outcomes?
This evidence brief sets out to answer these critical questions on school leadership in LMICs. What can we learn from existing research on successful training programs for school leadership? What makes these programs effective, and how can these lessons be applied in practice to ensure EduQuality continues to improve learning outcomes for disadvantaged students? The evidence brief seeks to answer these questions by identifying three necessary conditions for school leadership to have an impact on…
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Midline Report Finds Vocational Training Loan Scheme Benefiting Lower-Income Households to Access Affordable Courses
Having its largest ever youth population, India’s workforce largely depends on the education, skills, and potential of its youth. Technical and Vocational Educational Training (TVET) courses – more commonly known as Skilling courses in India - are a means of short, comprehensive, and low-cost training that boost trainees’ employability with job-specific skills and close networks with industry sectors for job placements.
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Recognizing Excellence – 2023 EduQuality Awards
The 2023 EdQ Awards, organized by Opportunity EduFinance, spotlighted schools globally for their outstanding efforts in providing quality education. These institutions not only embraced innovation but also positively impacted their communities. The EduQuality Awards celebrate and acknowledge the commitment to advancing education standards, with each school receiving a cash prize and a wall plaque for their school during the respective award ceremonies.
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