Resources

Sobral: How Brazilian politicians led a learning revolution

Video

February 2026

Sobral — once one of Brazil’s poorest municipalities — transformed into a global benchmark for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). In just four years, the share of Grade 2 children reading at grade level jumped from 49% to 92%. Sobral didn’t succeed by accident. It succeeded through intentional choices that put learning at the centre of every decision — without more money, but with leadership, teacher support, assessment, and accountability.

Strategies for Effective Advocacy in Education: Lessons from Todos pela Educação & Movimento pela Base

Toolkit

Guide

February 2026

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The successful experiences of Brazilian organisations like Todos Pela Educação (TPE) and Movimento pela Base (MPB) demonstrate that effective advocacy depends on a combination of coordinated strategies, ranging from direct dialogue with public authorities to broad societal mobilisation. This document details some of those strategies, hoping to offer a pragmatic guide for organisations seeking to influence the prioritisation, formulation, implementation, and sustainability of structural education policies.

Building Effective Coalitions in Education: Lessons from the Collective Impact Model and Brazilian Cases

Toolkit

Guide

February 2026

4 MB

The experiences of Brazilian initiatives like Todos Pela Educação (TPE) and Movimento pela Base (MPB) illustrate the power of collective impact. By acting as coalitions, they were instrumental in advancing structural policies like the National Learning Standards (BNCC), the New Fundeb (the public funding mechanism for basic education) and the National Commitment to Child Literacy, even in highly unstable political contexts.

Building Education Foundations through Innovation & Technology, Malawi

Case Study

December 2025

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Explore a case study on how the Malawi Government, in partnership with Imagine Worldwide, onebillion, and VSO, uses digital tools to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy for Grades 1–4.

Gov-Non-State Partnerships

Moldova’s National Programme for Childcare Services Case Study

Case Study

September 2025

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In this case study, you will see how , in just 18 months, Moldova’s National Programme for Childcare Services has transformed access to early years care, tackling child poverty, boosting women’s employment, and creating inclusive childcare models.

ECD in Emergencies

Simple Education Foundation, New Delhi, India

Case Study

August 2025

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Simple Education Foundation (SEF) and the State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT) in Delhi, India partnered to reform in-service teacher development and strengthen state capacity for teacher support.

Gov-Non-State Partnerships