Education

The near universalization of primary schooling is one of the great global achievements of past decades. In the early 1950s, some 50 per cent of primary school-aged children worldwide were out of school. Today, that figure stands at 11 per cent. Still, the most marginalized children remain cut off from primary education – deprived of their right to…, UNICEF's response, Children at the playground of the primary school of Gado Badzere, in the east of Cameroon. Children smile on the playground of the primary school of Gado Badzere, in the east of Cameroon. The Sustainable Development Goals call for all children to complete free, equitable and quality primary education, leading to relevant and effective learning…, Resources, Publisher Title UNICEF Tracking Progress on Foundational Learning RTI International Science of Teaching website World Bank Learning Poverty briefs World Bank Cost-Effective Approaches to Improve Global Learning UNESCO, McKinsey & Company Remedial Education Toolkit  , Learn more

Overview  |  What we do What we do  |  Reports and resources Reports  |  Data and insights Data  |  News and features News A child’s right to education entails the right to learn. Yet, for too many children across the globe, schooling does not lead to learning. Over 600 million children worldwide are unable to attain minimum proficiency levels in…, What we do, Education is a basic human right. In 147 countries around the world, UNICEF works to provide quality learning opportunities that prepare children and adolescents with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. We focus on: Equitable access: Access to quality education and skills development must be equitable and inclusive for all children and…, Reports, Data and insights, data icon Our data research icon Our research innovation icon Our insights, Latest

A new report introduces the Remote Learning Readiness Index, which measures countries’ readiness to deliver remote learning

Communities all across the U.S. and around the world are facing daunting questions around how to keep kids learning and thriving in a pandemic

A progress report with a focus on COVID-19, published by UNICEF/WHO Joint Monitoring Programme

Expanding remote learning opportunities is not the same as learning, a new issue brief notes

How young people around the world are staying positive

Here are the first classrooms in Côte d’Ivoire, and Africa, to be built using recycled plastic bricks

Meet Mariam Papoyan, youth advocate for education

Adolescents (children aged 10–19) are growing up in a transforming world. Technology, migration, climate change and conflict are reshaping society, forcing people across the globe to adapt to unexpected changes in their lives and work. To keep up, adolescents  must be able to seize opportunities and confront challenges. They need education and…, Skills needed for success in school, life and work, Foundational skills: Foundational skills, namely literacy and numeracy, are essential for further learning, productive employment and civic engagement. Digital skills: Digital literacy enables children and young people to use and understand technology, search for and manage information, create and share content, collaborate, communicate, build…, UNICEF’s work to address the global learning and skills crisis, Because skills development takes place at different stages in life, UNICEF programming is anchored in a multiple-pathways approach that helps us meet children where they are. We work closely with governments and partners so that every 5-year-old is ready to learn, every 10-year-old is ready to succeed in school, and every 18-year-old is prepared…, More from UNICEF, Resources, 'Learning to earning" for displaced youth - Unlocking the power of digital technologies This report, funded in part by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands’ PROSPECTS partnership, provides an overview of how digital technologies are being used to support youth’s transition from school to work, ‘learning to earning’, in displaced and…

Education systems are complex. Getting all children in school and learning requires alignment across families, educators and decision makers. It requires shared goals, and national policies that put learning at the centre. It also requires data collection and regular monitoring to help policymakers identify what’s working, who’s benefiting, and…, Innovation in education, Innovation in education is about more than new technology. It’s about solving a real problem in a fresh, simple way to promote equity and improve learning. Innovation in education comes in many forms. Programmes, services, processes, products and partnerships can all enhance education outcomes in innovative ways – like customized games on solar-…, UNICEF’s work to strengthen education systems, UNICEF works with communities, schools and Governments to build strong, innovative education systems that enhance learning for all children. We support data collection and analysis to help Governments assess progress across a range of outcomes and strengthen national Education Management Information Systems. We also develop comprehensive…, More from UNICEF, Resources, Education Sector Analysis Guidelines: Volume 1 ( English , French , Spanish , Portuguese and Russian ) These guidelines support ministries of education and their partners in undergoing sector analysis and developing education sector plans. Education Sector Analysis Guidelines: Volume 2 ( English , French , Spanish , Portuguese and Russian ) These…

Wars, epidemics and natural disasters spare no children. More countries are gripped by conflict today than at any time in the past thirty years. Many of these crises span entire childhoods. In countries affected by emergencies, children lose their loved ones and homes. They lose access to safe drinking water, health care and food. They lose safety…, A lifeline, For children in emergencies, education is about more than the right to learn. Schools protect children from the physical dangers around them – including abuse, exploitation and recruitment into armed groups. They provide children with lifesaving food, water, health care and hygiene supplies. And they offer psychosocial support, giving children…, UNICEF’s work to deliver education in emergencies, UNICEF works to provide uninterrupted education for every child affected by humanitarian crisis – especially girls, children with disabilities, internally displaced children, refugees and migrants. We help children develop skills to cope with the trauma of crisis, and supply them with learning spaces that are safe, child-friendly and equipped with…, More from UNICEF, Resources, Checklist of key considerations to promote effective and equitable learning recovery In line with the Framework for Reopening Schools, UNICEF has developed a checklist of key considerations and enablers for Ministries of Education to reach those who have been left behind. It provides practical examples on how to identify those who have been left…