Getting implementation right: 12 experiments to refine tutoring at scale www.wwhge.org/wp-content/u... Evidence from Botswana by @noamangrist.bsky.social, Cullen, & Magat

Tutoring school children is effective, but hard to scale. Researchers @noamangrist.bsky.social, @ccullen.bsky.social, & @janicalapati.bsky.social used a novel A/B testing approach to enhance cost-effectiveness and scalability of a program in Botswana. 🔗 Read the new paper: https://bit.ly/3WYniJn

How can education outcomes be improved under new fiscal pressures? Alongside the 2025 #UKFIETConf in Oxford, @wwhglobaled.bsky.social brought together experts from our Community of Practice, working across the global education sector to share their reflections. www.wwhge.org/resources/sc...

Can A/B testing translate from the tech sector to the social sector? Our new working paper on 12 iterative experiments says “yes” ✅ 58% of our 12 A/B tests improved efficiency. That’s higher than tech benchmarks. 👉New working paper www.wwhge.org/resources/ch...

🚨So happy this is out in the world! Our paper on 12 A/B tests finds that quick, iterative experimentation produced large cost-effectiveness gains in an education program. Encouraging evidence for faster, rigorous learning in the social sector. ‪@noamangrist.bsky.social's summary🧵👇

We ran 12 A/B tests in 3 years. Each built on the last. Iteration = real results: lower costs, higher learning. A nimble way to scale evidence-based programs. 👉New working paper: www.wwhge.org/resources/ch...

🆕 New working paper out now! Cheaper (and more effective) by the dozen: Evidence from 12 randomised A/B tests optimising tutoring for scale, by @noamangrist.bsky.social, @ccullen.bsky.social & @janicalapati.bsky.social. @youthimpactorg.bsky.social 📍 Read more: www.wwhge.org/resources/ch...

📣 Our paper is out on 12 A/B tests all together showing *big* efficiency gains! So excited about this paper & broader approach. We optimize tutoring programs which are famously effective but hard to scale. Highlights👇 @wwhglobaled.bsky.social @youthimpactorg.bsky.social www.wwhge.org/resources/ch...

How much and what type of evidence is "enough" to take the next jump in the scaling journey? Our new case study is out exploring these dynamics in the case of education reform. Produced by the @blavatnikschool.bsky.social in collaboration with @wwhglobaled.bsky.social t.co/ojgFsyq5zT

📣 Our partnership b/w World Bank & What Works Hub for Global Education @wwhglobaled.bsky.social aims to ensure large-scale government-led education reforms are backed by evidence & implemented at quality on the ground ➡️ Read about Implementation Science for Education 👇 www.wwhge.org/resources/in...

Since USAID’s closure @datafirst.bsky.social's AFLEARN data hub has worked to preserve essential education data from over 43 countries, representing over 20 years of evidence. Great to see partners working together to address challenges imposed by aid cuts: www.datafirst.uct.ac.za/aflearn/data...

📣 New blog! @noamangrist.bsky.social ( @wwhglobaled.bsky.social), Luis Benveniste (World Bank), Nathanael Bevan and Judith Herbertson (UK's FCDO) announce a new partnership: the Implementation Science for Education (ISE) programme. Learn more: www.wwhge.org/resources/in...

Can research skills be integrated into operational implementation? @noamangrist.bsky.social discusses scaling-up & embedding evidence directly into the implementation process at the India Scale-Up Summit 👇 @wwhglobaled.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/QZ_UqVs...

Today, the CSAE's @noamangrist.bsky.social joins the India Scale-Up Summit in Delhi to explore pathways for scaling evidence-based programmes. Hosted by ASPIRE & @j-pal.bsky.social South Asia. @wwhglobaled.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social www.povertyactionlab.org/event/india-...

Join the @blavatnikschool.bsky.social Master of Public Policy program! Admissions are open until 2 December 2025. ⬇️ www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/study/mpp

✨“People matter more than projects and places—we follow the people.” At our town hall, co-founders @noamangrist.bsky.social and Moitshepi Matsheng answer questions from the team, sharing lessons learned and thoughts on what the future holds for Youth Impact.

New in @voxdev.bsky.social, I joined @noamangrist.bsky.social, Pia Britto, @gamblingondev.bsky.social, Michelle Kaffenberger, and @deankarlan.bsky.social on the impact of funding cuts and what we can do to continue progress despite them. voxdev.org/topic/educat...

This week we featured research on conflict and development, foundational learning and more... Read a summary of this work here: voxdev.org/topic/week-d...

In the latest @wwhglobaled.bsky.social article by the CSAE's @noamangrist.bsky.social, @gamblingondev.bsky.social & co-authors, researchers argue that foreign aid has a continued & critical role to play & highlight specific & highly leveraged roles for foreign aid.

💡NEW: It's time for foreign aid to prioritise foundational learning, argues @wwhglobaled.bsky.social. Their analysis shows that investing in just one year of foundational learning programmes boosts children's future earnings by $164 billion.👇 www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/experts...

⭐NEW @voxdev.bsky.social article by the CSAE's @noamangrist.bsky.social & @gamblingondev.bsky.social argues that foreign aid has a continued & critical role to play in education, & highlights specific & highly leveraged roles for foreign aid. voxdev.org/topic/educat...

Cuts to global education funding will cost at least $100 billion in lifetime earnings. 💸 How foreign aid cuts to foundational learning programmes will dramatically impact earnings? And what should be done given the shrinking budgets? 📖 Find out in our new blog: www.wwhge.org/resources/do...

Our new piece on the value of ODA spending on foundational learning. When spent well, a little can go a long way. A year of smart investments can deliver $100+ billion in lifetime returns. @wwhglobaled.bsky.social : www.wwhge.org/resources/do... @voxdev.bsky.social: voxdev.org/topic/educat...

🆕 Doing more with less: Why foreign aid should prioritise foundational learning now By @noamangrist.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social, Pia Britto @unicef.org, @gamblingondev.bsky.social, Michelle Kaffenberger @wwhglobaled.bsky.social, @deankarlan.bsky.social & @benlpiper.bsky.social ⤵️

🌍 How can we maximise foundational learning improvements when resources are tight? Join us after #UKFIET2025 to explore low-cost, high-impact strategies & evidence-based solutions in #education. 📍 Oxford | 19 Sep | 10am 🔗 www.wwhge.org/events/maxim...

Great to speak at the Conference on Quantitative Education Research at Stellenbosch University in South Africa w/ a unique mix of researchers, policymakers & practitioners, to hear from the Minister of Education + a stunning mountain backdrop! @whatworksgrowth.bsky.social @youthimpactorg.bsky.social

Find out more about @noamangrist.bsky.social's (@blavatnikschool.bsky.social, @wwhglobaled.bsky.social @youthimpactorg.bsky.social) & co-authors' work on distance education across 5 countries.👇 www.csae.ox.ac.uk/building-res...

Living in remote areas shouldn’t be a death sentence! @financialtimes.com piece discusses the CSAE's @nmeriggi.bsky.social's work on remote access to vaccines in rural Sierra Leone (incl. a mention for @noamangrist.bsky.social's work on remote learning systems in 5 countries).👇 on.ft.com/47CATww

Magical moments in the classroom are what it’s all about, and this is our way of staying grounded in what matters most: helping youth thrive . 💡📚 📸: Pictured are our co-founders Moitshepi Matsheng and @noamangrist.bsky.social facilitating sessions. #ngwanakopele #stayingconnected

🔗 Explore our compendium on efficient and sustainable solutions to achieve foundational learning: www.wwhge.org/evidence-res... @noamangrist.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social

🔍 What is good evidence, really? Our global team recently dove into this question during our annual evidence workshop, led by co-founder @noamangrist.bsky.social, unpacking what it truly means to be evidence-based and how that shapes our programs. #GoodEvidence #EvidenceBased #CapacityBuilding

🚀 Who says training has to be expensive? Last week, we pulled off a nationwide virtual Teacher Training of Trainers (TOT) in Botswana for 143 master trainers from 143 schools across Kweneng, North East, North West, Kgatleng, Ghanzi, South East, Central, and Chobe regions— all trained online. 💻✨

A/B testing is becoming increasingly prominent in global education. 📍📖 Check out our blog summarising the A/B testing panel at #CIES2025, highlighting innovative work from our partners @youthimpactorg.bsky.social @poverty-action.bsky.social Rocket Learning and more: www.wwhge.org/resources/ci...

A/B testing is taking off in the education sector w/ 7 panels at the Comparative and International Education Society this year. A summary from @youthimpactorg.bsky.social @poverty-action.bsky.social Rocket Learning @wwhglobaled.bsky.social @gatesfoundation.bsky.social www.wwhge.org/resources/ci...

We urge the UK government to keep supporting girls education, where the UK has been a leader in evidence-based progress. Signed by academics, entrepreneurs & celebrities including Malala. This cast of characters don't always band together, but for education, we must. sendmyfriend.org/2025/06/dear...

Nice to be back with @jacobsfoundation.bsky.social among fellow fellows! @alexeble.bsky.social @marome1.bsky.social @boldinsights.bsky.social ➡️ For those interested in the future: jacobsfoundation.org/activity/jac... @blavatnikschool.bsky.social @wwhglobaled.bsky.social @oxfordcsae.bsky.social

A tutoring program that works: 📈 +40% in math skills 💰 Just USD $12/child 📱 Delivered via SMS & phone IPA led the evaluation of #mEducation in the Philippines a #FieldTested, cost-effective way to boost learning where in-person support is limited. 🔗 poverty-action.org/mEducation

"Now is the time for more 1) evidence & efficiency to use the resources + 2) embedded local efforts even further within government systems," says @noamangrist.bsky.social‬. 📍➡️ @poverty-action.bsky.social‬ highlights our work on scaling with governments: poverty-action.org/what-weve-le...

🌍 In 2024, 242 million students experienced school disruptions from extreme #climate events. UNICEF, @wwhglobaled.bsky.social‬, FCDO & UNESCO are calling for better tracking + evidence-based solutions to build resilient education systems. 🔗 Read more: www.wwhge.org/resources/ne...

Happy Father's day -- from the Angrists in Oxford!

Launched this year, @wwhglobaled.bsky.social Policy Fellows Programme is a unique opportunity for policy professionals dedicated to advancing #evidence-based #education reform to improve #foundational learning.   @noamangrist.bsky.social @michellekaffs.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social

For those in and around Oxford, come join this event tomorrow! @oxfordcsae.bsky.social @oxfordecondept.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social @wwhglobaled.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

Karnataka State Government in India commits to evidence-based scaling 🥳 🚀 Big news! Following a successful pilot, we are thrilled to have signed an MoU with the Government of Karnataka to scale Ganitha Ganaka (known elsewhere as ConnectEd) to every primary school in Karnataka State. 🧵

Happening today! Our Community of Practice webinar 'Implementing structured pedagogy at scale integrated in government systems' will take place today from 1pm to 2.15pm (UK time) on Zoom. If you've registered, check your email for the link – we can't wait to see you here!

Register now for our upcoming #CommunityofPractice webinar: 'Implementing structured pedagogy at scale integrated in government systems'! 🗓️ Thursday, 5 June 2025 🕐 1pm–2.15pm (BST) 🔗 More info: www.wwhge.org/events/commu... 🖱️ Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

How can the CSAE Visiting Fellowship scheme help you with your research? We asked Nompumelelo Mohohlwane, Researcher at the Department for Basic Education in South Africa, to tell us about how her time as a CSAE Fellow helped with her work for the Ministry. Watch👇

📱🎓The intervention incl. 5 randomised controlled trials across Uganda, Philippines, Nepal, India, Kenya, focused on a method called ‘connectEd’, a phone call tutorial programme used to deliver high quality education through mobile phone calls. Find out more👇 www.csae.ox.ac.uk/building-res...

🌟NEW CSAE Key Research Takeaways Short — Building Resilient Education Systems @noamangrist.bsky.social (CSAE @wwhglobaled.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social) gives 3 takeaways from trials testing multiple scalable models of remote primary school teaching www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8fW...

Kicking off #EWF25 Oxford day with the Master of Public Policy session at @blavatnikschool.bsky.social, exploring how development agencies can help improve education in low- and middle-income countries. @noamangrist.bsky.social

At #EWF25 in London, ‪@wwhglobaled.bsky.social‬ Academic Director @noamangrist.bsky.social‬ moderates the ASEAN Ministerial Roundtable on Foundational Learning, bringing together Southeast Asian education ministers and delegations to advance foundational learning for all children.