Investing in Teachers: CET and CEC Convene Education Leaders at the Houses of Parliament
The Commonwealth Education Trust and the Council for Education in the Commonwealth brought together education leaders, partners, supporters and young people at the Houses of Parliament for an evening focused on one fundamental question: how do we invest more effectively in the teachers on whom children’s learning depends? On Thursday 1 October, the Commonwealth Education […]
Join us at the Houses of Parliament for a CET–CEC event ahead of World Teachers’ Day
The Commonwealth Education Trust is pleased to invite friends, partners and supporters to a joint event with the Council for Education in the Commonwealth: Investing in Teacher Professional Development in Low-Resource Contexts A CET–CEC event : Addressing one of the most urgent education needs across the Commonwealth The event will take place on Thursday 1 […]
Hope, Leadership and Learning: Imran’s Story from a Rohingya Refugee Camp.
Education is not just about knowledge. It is about dignity, hope, and the determination to build a better future — even in the most difficult circumstances. Imran’s story is one of those powerful reminders. Imran is a Rohingya refugee from Myanmar who has lived in a refugee camp in Bangladesh since he was two years […]
Student Leadership, Global Impact: Radley College Supports CET with £10,000
Radley College is a place where tradition and service sit side by side, and where students are encouraged not only to excel, but to use their energy and creativity to contribute to the wider world. My recent visit was a moment to celebrate: the boys’ fundraising efforts which have resulted in a £10,000 cheque for […]
Celebrating a Strong Partnership: CET & Radley College
Partnerships between UK schools and global educational programmes are more than symbolic — they are vehicles for real, sustainable change. In a recent article news item in School Management Plus, we shared how these relationships help students become active global citizens, while enabling mutual learning and long-term impact. We’re extremely proud that the Commonwealth Education […]
Teach2030 Launches in Lagos- Teachers in Nigeria Are Saying Yes to TPD
By Betty Abeng, CEO of the Commonwealth Education Trust Around the world, classrooms are open – but too often, learning is not happening. Especially for teachers. According to UNESCO, an estimated “69 million new teachers” are needed globally by 2030 to achieve universal basic education. That number represents more than a shortage – it’s a […]
Celebrating Commonwealth Day by Connecting Jersey and Cameroon Schools
March 11th was Commonwealth Day, and the Jersey Commonwealth Parliamentary Association celebrated by initiating a cultural exchange meeting between Jersey school children and their counterparts in Cameroon, central Africa. The Commonwealth Education Trust arranged the virtual meet-up for year 3 children, so they can ask each other questions about their culture, lives, and countries. […]
Reflections on International Day of Education (Part 2)
The call came through and Mr Mebune graciously agreed to my offer. On the day the recording was made, I also invited another primary school teacher, David Njighangnu, from Bright Bilingual Primary School, whom I had connected with through family. What they shared was profound especially because they had unique challenges working in demanding settings […]
Reflections on International Day of Education (Part 1)
As the year began, I found myself reflecting on the significant impact of the Commonwealth Education Trust (CET) in advancing education. Investing in teachers through the provision of digital Teacher Professional Development (TPD) has been a central focus and still aligns with our strategic objectives for 2024/25. It’s remarkable to consider how far we’ve come […]
Our CEO Delivers Inaugural CPA Emilia Monjowa Lifaka Lecture At The 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference In Accra
The Lifaka Lecture has been established by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in memory of Hon. Emilia Monjowa Lifaka, the late Chairperson of the CPA International Executive Committee and Deputy Speaker of Cameroon. Hon. Monjowa Lifaka was a passionate champion of the CPA and served as CPA Chairperson from November 2017 until her untimely death in […]
