Three Lessons on African Education Policy: From Munich to Nairobi
nijfranck · x · 2026-08-21
The author, an Africa Fellow in Education, shares insights from the Global Education Analytics Institute program, highlighting three lessons: 1) Basic inputs like classrooms and textbooks shouldn't be the focus in 2026 as enrollment rates have risen; 2) Quality of education is now the priority; 3) Policy should be research-based. The article also discusses the use of television in classrooms.
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