Several years ago, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a series of seminal research papers that clearly linked economic growth to education outcomes. But large learning gains of the kind that could ultimately drive a country up the PISA scale are rare. The evidence shows successful education reforms lead to better economies. The NewGlobe methods studied by Prof Kremer and his co-authors show learning outcomes can be improved for all children. It is time to focus on education outcomes as never before.

Source: Daily Nation July 16, 2022 03:09 UTC