Closing the last mile between knowing and doing - so every child can learn
7 in 10 children can’t read by age 10, but usable, relevant, evidence-based solutions are hard to find. We combine global research, local insights and deep expertise to help governments and implementers deliver change, expand access, and improve learning for the most marginalized.
Why we work directly with education leaders, and use local evidence, to improve policies and classroom practice
Learn more about our approachWe respond to leaders' needs
Collaborate with education system leaders to define their priorities and understand their challenges so that our guidance is relevant and actionable
We source evidence widely and synthesise rigorously
Gather and analyse all relevant, existing evidence, including local, non-published, and academic sources, appraised via our distinct approach, LIFTED in order to gain a coherent picture.
We generate insights and guidance
Translate findings into plain-language actionable guidance for leaders to use in national, regional and global education policies, plans and investments.
We enable change
Collaborate with governments, funders and implementing partners to ensure evidence-based changes to policy and classroom practise, using our guidance, that improves education outcomes.
Our unique approach has led to improvements in policies and programmes, benefitting millions of children
Learn more about our impact12 government and NGO strategies and plans reflecting insights from Education.org
129 organisations informing our guidance, through evidence surfaced via our LIFTED method
2.3 million children impacted by our work in Sierra Leone and Kenya, which resulted in stronger policy frameworks and national strategies
60+ countries included in our evidence base due to our LIFTED method, which enables the inclusion of local knowledge
Latest insights
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How can we enable foundational learning for the 122 million girls who are out of school?
Despite significant efforts, the global out-of-school rate has dropped by just 1% in the past decade. 122 million girls are still out of school today. With population growth, the number of girls missing out on education will rise unless we take urgent action. The question is not just how to get millions of girls back in school but how to accelerate their learning. Accelerated Education Programmes (AEPs) offer a proven solution, regularly achieving stronger learning outcomes in less time and at lower cost than formal education, while reaching the most marginalised. AEPs also offer lessons applicable to both non-formal and formal education.
LIFTED - how to bridge local and global knowledge for more inclusive decision-making
The lack of access to diverse, high-quality educational evidence—particularly localised research and non-academic insights, published and unpublished—perpetuates systemic inequities in education policymaking and practice. Despite recent efforts to localise research agendas in the field of education and international development, methodological and practical challenges hinder equity...
Meeting the needs of out of school children: how to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of accelerated education
Faced with unprecedented challenges from escalating conflicts, climate change, population movements and the COVID-19 pandemic, global education systems are struggling to meet the needs of two billion children. Accelerated Education Programmes (AEPs) have become a key tool for providing education to out-of-school children and youth (OOSCY), including those displaced or left behind by formal systems.
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About us
Learn moreWe are dedicated to catalysing evidence-informed changes to policies, practices and systems, in response to the most urgent challenges faced by education leaders and the needs of the most marginalised children and youth.
Our origins
The history of our work to bridge the knowing-doing gap and help every child reach their potential.
Our team
We are a global team of experts from the worlds of education policymaking, programming, evidence production and use.
Our partners
We are supported by a visionary co-investor collective and are growing partnerships across governments, agencies, NGOs, universities, businesses, and foundations around the world.