New evidence on early reading and numeracy
Online. 12 January 2027
An online symposium presenting new research on early reading and numeracy in Rwanda, with time for questions from researchers and practitioners.
Researchers share findings from evaluations of coaching, structured pedagogy and digital tools. Practitioners respond with what they see in classrooms. Papers will be published on the LIFT resources page.
Researchers and teachers discuss what the data means.
Present new findings on coaching, structured teaching and digital tools.
Bring researchers and practitioners into one conversation.
Publish the papers for anyone to read.
Agree what to study next.
Three studies are presented with time for questions.
Teachers and coaches say what they see in classrooms.
All papers are posted on the LIFT resources page.
The group lists what still needs evidence.
Researchers explain what changed reading outcomes, and what did not, in plain language.
See the agenda
Regular coaching and simple routines show the clearest gains, while tools work best when teachers choose them.
Read through the detailed agenda to learn more about the speakers and the sessions during the event. Times are in Central Africa Time (CAT).
Download the agenda
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