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 […]
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 […]
Commonwealth Endorsed Year of the Youth Competition Positively Affects Our Teachers
Recently, we were delighted to announce the results of our Commonwealth endorsed Year of the Youth competition. Our teachers at Teach2030 worked hard to enter this competition and help their students realise their potential. They began their journey by undertaking a a short course that provided the skills to encourage young people to proactively learn by themselves […]
And the winner of our Commonwealth Year of the Youth competition is…
After a six month competition that spanned the Commonwealth, the day to announce the winner for the Year of the Youth competition has finally come! As the Commonwealth’s 56 member countries have a combined population of 2.5 billion people, of which more than 60% are under 30 years of age, the Commonwealth sees young people aged 15 to 29 as assets to a […]
Commonwealth Finalists for Our Year of the Youth Competition
In September 2023, we launched our Commonwealth endorsed competition to support Year of the Youth. On this Commonwealth Day, we announce and celebrate our 10 finalists. The Commonwealth’s 56 member countries have a combined population of 2.5 billion people, of which more than 60% are under 30 years of age. The Commonwealth sees young people […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Academic Year: New Students Involved in the Radley Partnership
Two years ago, The Commonwealth Education Trust partnered with Radley College in the hope that through connecting their students with a number of schools worldwide, we could create global citizens who are empowered to change society for the better. To launch this year’s partnership, Betty Abeng, CEO of the Commonwealth Education Trust and Alex Starr, […]
