Read Liberia coaches provide support to primary teachers and principals to improve early grade reading instruction, but what makes a great coach? What skills, knowledge, and characteristics do they…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Read Liberia Activity is working with Liberia’s Ministry of Education (MOE) to gradually institutionalize components and functions…
From 2008, beginning with EGRA+ and continuing under the Liberia Teacher Training Program (LTTP), USAID has supported improved early grade reading in Liberia. Since its inception, the LTTP…
In 2011, free basic education for children in Liberia was enshrined in law through the Education Reform Act. Despite improved access to education, however, Liberian students’ reading performance…
Why Is Community Involvement Important in Schools?When schools, caregivers, and communities work together to support children’s education, children tend to achieve higher academic results, have…
Why Motivation MattersMotivated teachers are vital for successful and effective classroom instruction. They show up consistently and inspire and engage their students. Enthusiastic teachers assess…
When the COVID-19 pandemic affected Liberia, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency in March 2020, Liberian students joined the more than 91% of students worldwide who overnight…
The Philippines is a lingually diverse nation with over 100 language groups all over the country. Recognizing this and knowing full well the evidence that children learn best in the mother…
On a late Friday afternoon in August 2019, Hawa Palay—a grade one teacher from Ndambu Public School in Lofa County—has just completed a five-day Read Liberia teacher training course. Upon leaving the…
Why Motivation MattersMotivated teachers are vital for successful and effective classroom instruction. They show up consistently, inspire, and engage their students. Enthusiastic teachers assess…