The prioritisation of education in public budgets has declined. Manos Antoninis, Global Education Monitoring Report, speaking at an IPNEd event.
Our first speaker today was Manos Antoninis, director of the @gemreport.bsky.social from @unesco.org. He shared an update and recommendations on the state of global education financing.
#CooperationForEducation
📢 The #GEMReport is seeking a Statistical Analysis Consultant to support our work on monitoring progress towards #SDG4.
Don’t miss this opportunity, apply by 9 March 2026.
👉 For more details and submission instructions: bit.ly/4resRRy
#Opportunities #UNESCO
#GEMReport & the UN Youth Office Youth Report, #LeadWithYouth, finds a systemic gap between consulting young people & giving them real influence in education policymaking.
It weakens education systems’ capacity for reform, resilience & relevance.
bit.ly/2026youthrep...
#EducationDay
Education systems are strongest when youth and students help shape them.
Our new #WorldEducationBlog explains why the 2026 Youth Report #LeadWithYouth matters & why meaningful youth participation is key as education systems look beyond the #SDG4 framework:
bit.ly/45tWw0m
Youth under 30 make up over half of the world’s population, yet their role in shaping education policy remains limited.
The #GEMReport & the UN Youth Office's new report shows that only 1 in 3 countries has formal mechanisms to involve youth:
bit.ly/2026youthrep...
#EducationDay
#GEMReport and the UN Youth Office’s 2026 Youth Report 'Lead with youth' introduces a new global indicator on youth participation in education.
It shows that systems excluding youth voices weaken their capacity for reform, resilience & long-term relevance.
bit.ly/2026youthrep...
#EducationDay
If you were a Minister of Education for a day, what would you change first?👇On #EducationDay, youth are recognised as co-creators of education.
➡️ Stay tuned for #GEMReport’s 2026 Youth Report, Lead with youth, coming out on Jan 23: bit.ly/2026youthrep...
Our inquiry into the state of foundational learning will be crucial to developing a shared understanding of the problem and ensuring cross-party support for a national effort to improve learning outcomes, says Harry Kamboni MP, Chair of the Committee on Education, Science & Technology, National Assembly of Zambia
Writing in @unesco.org @gemreport.bsky.social, Harry Kamboni MP explains how Zambia's #FoundationalLearning inquiry will improve learning, and calls on MPs everywhere to ensure #EveryChildLearns
👉 bit.ly/parliaments-...
#BornToLearn #LearningChangesEverything
On International #EducationDay 2026, the #GEMReport will launch the 2026 Youth Report 'Lead with youth'.
ℹ️ More info: bit.ly/4qk32ip
➡️ Attend in person: bit.ly/3ZhEJ8U
➡️ Attend online: bit.ly/3NqFIkz
➡️ Join the celebrations: bit.ly/458c9KS
Parliaments must #LeadForLearning.
In the new #WorldEducationBlog, Honourable Harry Kamboni MP shows why foundational learning must be a political priority:
bit.ly/4jFVcx5
#BornToLearn
Imagine leading a school without training!
In richer countries, nearly 50% of principals step into their roles without prior training.
This gap can impact learning outcomes.
Explore ways to better #LeadforLearning in the 2024/5 #GEMReport: bit.ly/gemreport2024
#LeadforLearning
GenAI is reshaping education research, but at what cost?
⚠️YES - it speeds up analysis
⚠️BUT - it risks amplifying bias & erodes critical thinking
Aisha Naz Ansari proposes a framework for responsible use in the latest #WorldEducationBlog: bit.ly/4oZ34eb
#TechOnOurTerms
The 2026 #GEMReport, Countdown to 2030: Access and equity, will be released on 25 March 2026.
It is the first report in a three-part series tracking global progress on education towards #SDG4.
🔔 Stay informed: cloud.gem-report.unesco.org/newsletter
📄 Concept note: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
Today is International #MigrantsDay!
Education helps to build bridges. It makes people more accepting of migrants and refugees:
53% with tertiary #education support the same or increased level of immigration.
👉 Explore more: bit.ly/3tjSJ5X
#EducationOnTheMove
Are phone bans in schools working?
In just 2.5 years the share of countries restricting phone use has doubled.
Evidence links bans to better learning & calmer classrooms, especially for disadvantaged students.
Explore the #WorldEducationBlog:
bit.ly/3MEV6cM
#TechOnOurTerms
Out now: New Spotlight country report on foundational learning in #Zimbabwe.
The report supports efforts to achieve #SDG 4.1 and aligns with Zimbabwe’s Early Learning Policy.
Explore the report by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education & #GEMReport: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
How green is your curriculum?
A new indicator under #SDG 4.7.1 measures how countries embed sustainability, climate change & biodiversity in education.
Explore the #WorldEducationBlog by Manos Antoninis, Aaron Benavot & Marcia McKenzie: bit.ly/4nYTveV
#LearnForOurPlanet
When classrooms are overcrowded, learning suffers.
Only 5 of 23 African countries meet the target of 40 students per teacher, while several exceed 60:1.
Reducing class size and supporting teachers are key to improving learning.
Explore more: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
Why should #ClimateChange Education start in the early years?
It is not about complex science, but shaping how children see, feel & care for the planet.
Read the #WorldEducationBlog by Neelima Chopra & Sheldon Shaeffer, ARNEC:
bit.ly/4qUJqlN
#COP30 #LearnForOurPlanet
Children learn best in the language they understand.
Yet, over half of countries still do not provide textbooks in children's home languages.
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for language-inclusive policies and teacher training: bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#BornToLearn
🔴 Bullying is rising & girls are increasingly the target. Online abuse and unrealistic beauty standards harm their mental health, confidence, and learning.
We must make schools and digital spaces safe for every child.
bit.ly/48YTB0h
#StopBullying
Aid to education in Africa is falling fast and projected to drop by 25% between 2023 & 2027, with some countries facing cuts of up to 50%.
A new #WorldEducationBlog outlines 3 ways to build sustainable education systems:
bit.ly/43O6U1V
#GEMReport #borntolearn
At the #SchoolLeadershipMatters Summit 2025, Camila Pereira, CEO of Global School Leaders, reminded that real change starts with empowered leaders.
Explore more in the 2024/5 #GEMReport on Leadership in education ➡️ bit.ly/2024gemreport
#LeadforLearning #SDG4
Good schools need good leaders.
Evidence from #GEMReport shows that when school leaders are supported, teachers thrive & learning improves.
At School Leadership Matters Summit, Manos Antoninis urged investing in leadership in education.
➡️ bit.ly/3LeLkxs
#LeadforLearning
Strong leadership is the cornerstone of quality, equity & inclusion in education.
Explore two years of #GEMReport research on leadership across themes and regions: bit.ly/3LeLkxs
#LeadforLearning
In most African countries, under 10% of education budgets go to school construction & 40% of classrooms are temporary.
It’s time to put infrastructure back at the centre of education policy.
Explore the new #WorldEducationBlog by Paul Bennell: bit.ly/4qEhHWv
#BorntoLearn
In Africa, instructional leadership must extend beyond the school gates.
The 2025 Spotlight Report calls for investing in system leaders to provide data-driven guidance & support to schools.
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
Only 31% of African countries provide induction programmes for new principals.
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for clear standards and career paths to make school leadership a recognized profession:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn
In Africa, a textbook should not be a luxury.
In Cameroon, more than 3 students share 1 textbook; in Zimbabwe more than 5.
Strong school leadership helps use limited resources effectively.
Explore the 2025 Spotlight Report by #GEMReport & African Centre for School Leadership:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
Only 31% of African countries provide induction programmes for new principals.
The 2025 Spotlight report calls for clear standards and career paths to make school leadership a recognized profession:
bit.ly/2025spotligh...
#LeadForLearning #BornToLearn