Foundational Learning Compact Umbrella Trust Fund Progress Report (October 2022 – September 2023)
Key Highlights
- Context and Overview: The report provides an overview of the Foundational Learning Compact (FLC) Umbrella Trust Fund, detailing its objectives and activities across various programs.
- Trust Fund Indicators: The FLC has several key indicators, including the number of funded activities, projects, and milestones achieved.
- Implementation Progress: The implementation progress covers multiple programs, including the Accelerator Program, Learning Measurement and Data, Teachers, Education Technology, Education Policy Academy, and more.
Specific Programs and Activities
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Accelerator Program
- Brazil's Ceará State: Implementation details of the Accelerator Program in Brazil, focusing on improving educational systems.
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Learning Measurement and Data
- COVID-19 Learning Losses and Recovery Analysis: Analysis of learning losses and recovery strategies during the pandemic.
- Policy Linking: Strategies to link policies with educational outcomes.
- Assessments for Minimum Proficiency Levels: Tools and assessments to measure minimum proficiency levels in different regions.
- Cross-National Learning Assessments: Comparative assessments to evaluate learning outcomes across countries.
- National Learning Assessment Systems: Development and implementation of national assessment systems.
- Global Education Policy Dashboard: A dashboard to track global education policies and their impact.
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Teachers
- Global Coach: Training and coaching programs for teachers globally.
- Coach Mozambique: Specific training initiatives in Mozambique.
- Teach-Coach SUNSET Grants: Grants aimed at supporting teacher development.
- Teach-Coach SUNSET Grant in Tanzania: Detailed case study of a grant in Tanzania.
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Education Technology
- EdTech Hub: Hub for education technology innovations.
- EdTech Policy Academy: Training and policy development in education technology.
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Education Policy Academy
- Various training and development programs focused on enhancing education policies globally.
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Bangladesh Secondary Education Program
- Specific initiatives and progress reports for the program in Bangladesh.
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Early Learning Partnership
- Early Years Fellowship in Ethiopia: Fellowship programs aimed at early childhood education.
Risks and Challenges
- Umbrella-Level Risks: Challenges faced at the broader level of the FLC umbrella.
- Activity-Level Risks: Specific risks and challenges within individual programs.
Looking Ahead
- Future Directions: Plans and strategies for the future, including ongoing and new initiatives across various programs.
Financials
- Trust Fund Financials: Detailed financial information and progress on key milestones.
Conclusion
The Foundational Learning Compact Umbrella Trust Fund has made significant progress in strengthening educational systems through various programs and initiatives. Key areas include accelerating educational reforms, improving measurement and data, enhancing teacher training, promoting education technology, and developing robust education policies. Despite challenges, the fund continues to support global efforts to improve learning outcomes.