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On #InternationalLiteracyDay, we highlight the overlooked role of #Parliaments to improve foundational literacy.

Inquiries in Zambia and Malawi are paving the way to #EnsureEveryChildLearns.

Read from IPNEd’s Beth Gum in @gpforeducation.bsky.social: go.ipned.org/w1xjwk
September 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Watch live: IPNEd's Beth Gum gives evidence to the Zambian National Assembly's inquiry into the state of #FoundationalLearning.

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#EveryChildLearns #borntolearn #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation #LearningChangesEverything
January 19, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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Last week, @bambosmp.bsky.social led a debate with UK MPs to mark #EducationDay, highlighting IPNEd's work for education.

Find out more about our campaign for international #CooperationForEducation 👉 go.ipned.org/5adyzd

#IDE2026 #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation
January 27, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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We cannot afford a retreat from #multilateral #cooperation.

The global challenges we face in achieving sustainable development & education far exceed the capacity of any single State.

#IPNEd's call to action - which MPs can sign - aims to renew political committment to #CooperationForEducation👇
ipned.bsky.social International Parliamentary Network for Education @ipned.bsky.social · Jan 19
International cooperation is still vital to solving global challenges.

Our MP-led statement aims to build political support for renewed co-operation and solidarity for education.

Find out more, and if you’re an MP, sign up 👉 go.ipned.org/5adyzd

#CooperationForEducation #FundEducation #IDE2026
January 19, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Political will is vital to achieving & sustaining quality education. When leaders place education at the forefront, their vision can be translated into impactful policies & action.

Read more from IPNEd's Exec. Director's interview with Central Square Foundation in India: shorturl.at/AJqyA
Championing Quality Education: In Conversation with Joseph Nhan-O’Reilly
Political will forms the foundation for achieving and sustaining quality education. When leaders place education at the forefront, their vision translates into impactful policies and grassroots action...
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December 4, 2024 at 10:50 AM
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Millions of African children are in school but not mastering basic maths and reading. Why not?

Watch this explainer featuring IPNEd's @joseph-nhanoreilly.bsky.social 👇

Read the full Africa Stocktaking Report here: lnkd.in/dGUjB8qW

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Africa Learning Proficiency explainer
YouTube video by International Parliamentary Network for Education (IPNEd)
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March 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Writing for the @g20org.bsky.social's official engagement group, #IPNEd's @joseph-nhanoreilly.bsky.social, HCA's Dr. Oby Ezekwesili & ADEA's Albert Nsengimana share why foundational skills matter & how the #G20SouthAfrica can improve early literacy & numeracy.

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Unlocking Africa’s potential: Why foundational learning – reading and math skills –  must be South Africa’s G20 priority
The South African G20 presidency can advance foundational learning to address Africa’s learning crisis, guided by the spirit of ubuntu to avoid illiteracy.
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July 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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This week, @ipned.bsky.social's @joseph-nhanoreilly.bsky.social opened an education session at the SADC Parliamentary Forum with a presentation on foundational learning.

Read more about how he asked MPs from 16 countries to make changes for education: go.ipned.org/ep1774 #FoundationalLearning
IPNEd opens education session at SADC Parliamentary Forum — International Parliamentary Network for Education
IPNEd’s Executive Director addressed MPs during a meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum ’s Standing Committee on Human and Social Development. The meetin...
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April 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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The IPNEd monthly education newsletter has just gone out to subscribers.

In this edition:
- MPs call for international cooperation
- IPNEd statement on Iran
- the impact of aid cuts
- how Zambia leads for learning
- #IWD2026

Subscribe here: eepurl.com/hd7WAj
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March 3, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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📢 NEW MEMBER

We are delighted to announce that @peter4bracknell.bsky.social, MP for Bracknell in the UK, has joined @IPNEducation.

Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
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February 5, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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Last week, in Kenya, IPNEd met with Education Committees in the Senate and National Assembly, with Usawa Agenda, to strengthen parliamentary action on foundational learning. 🇰🇪

👉 Read more about how Kenyan lawmakers are committing to improving learning: go.ipned.org/gpmq2x

#FoundationalLearning
Kenyan lawmakers commit to improving early learning outcomes — International Parliamentary Network for Education
At meetings with IPNEd’s Executive Director and senior staff, members of the Parliamentary Committees on Education in the Kenyan Senate and National Assembly agreed on the critical importance of drivi...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Political commitment to foundational learning is rising across Africa, but lasting progress needs broad societal support. IPNEd’s panel at ADEA Triennale, Ghana showcased how parliamentarians, CSOs & grassroots initiatives drive change.

Read more 👉https://go.ipned.org/8af4xx
#FoundationalLearning
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM