Bridging the Pedagogy Gap in Pakistan
How Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan, is elevating teaching standards with Teach2030 OVERVIEW Karachi Grammar School is a split-site school, with 3 campuses (Pre-Nursery to Class 6 in Junior Section, Classes 7 to 9 in Middle Section and O/A level at the College Section) and approximately 290 teachers. Only 28 have a B.Eds/PGCE teaching qualification, although […]
Developing Teachers in Kenya
Transforming classroom pedagogy through Teach2030 and school based professional learning communities in Kenya with Kenya Connect KEY EDUCATION CHALLENGES IN KENYA Inequitable TPD Access: Rural and underserved teachers have limited or insufficient access to regular, practical TPD opportunities due to high costs and unequal resource allocation, despite national policy mandates. Low Foundational Literacy Levels: Student […]
Building Better Teachers of the Future in India with the Helga Todd Foundation
How the Commonwealth Education Trust partners with the Helga Todd Foundation to support Sterlite EdIndia Foundation to transform teacher training in India Teacher quality is one of the strongest predictors of pupil success: effective education begins with effective teachers – and they need effective teacher training. We are investing in future teachers in India to transform classrooms through our partnership with the Helga Todd Foundation, by supporting the Sterlite EdIndia Foundation to strengthen pre-service teacher education through Teach2030. Through our structured professional […]
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 […]
Spotlight on our partner school: the Helga Todd Foundation and Him Jyoti
Through our valued partnership with the Helga Todd Foundation, Him Jyoti, an all-girls school in Dehradun, India, with 280 girls and approximately 25 teachers, has successfully completed and participated in a range of teacher professional development activities that we provide. The Helga Todd Foundation has introduced Him Jyoti to Teach2030, sponsoring and enabling them to […]
Proudly Presenting Our 2024 Impact Report
We are thrilled to share the 2024 Impact Report, a testament to the effectiveness of our work in advancing teacher professional development globally. This annual report measures our progress in three key areas: Reach: Mapping the global footprint of our users and courses. Enrolment: Tracking the number of teachers accessing and completing our courses. Improvement: […]
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 […]
