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EDUCATION & SKILLS

Teachers

Teachers are the most important school-based factor influencing student learning. They do more than convey information; they equip children with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary for success in school, their careers, and society.
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OUR APPROACH TO
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
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RESULTS & IMPACT
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More Results
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15K+ teachers
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In Togo, 15,280 primary school teachers were trained in the use of the new reading and mathematics textbooks as part of the Basic Education Quality and Equity Improvement Project.
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102K+ teachers
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In Ethiopia, more than 102,000 teachers have been trained as part of the General Education Quality Improvement Program for Equity.
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26K students
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In Indonesia, 26,000 students benefited from the World Bank’s Improving Teacher Performance and Accountability project, which empowered citizens to develop service agreements with teachers and monitor and evaluate their performance.
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RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

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CASE STUDIES
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From Prospective to Prepared Teacher: Initial Teacher Education Case Studies from Around the World
From Prospective to Prepared Teacher: Initial Teacher Education Case Studies from Around the World
Well-prepared primary school teachers are crucial for equipping children with the foundational skills essential for future academic achievement, jobs, and lifelong success.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/teachers/publication/prepared-teachers-global-study-of-initial-teacher-education
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REPORT
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Making Teacher Policy Work
Making Teacher Policy Work
Successful teacher policies need to be designed and implemented with careful consideration of individual and system-level barriers.
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MORE ON
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Teaching that works: Lessons from 3,000 classrooms
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New report offers evidence-based solutions to address global literacy crisis among children
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Continuous Teacher Training Goes Nationwide in Tanzania
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Education and skills training are the bridge between human potential and economic opportunity.

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