ESSA Newsletter: August-September 2026

This edition brings together what we have been learning, sharing and working on across ESSA. Inside, you will find:

• New conversations connecting African research with policy and practice

• Evidence on foundational learning, teacher development, secondary education and school leadership

• The next phase of our Early Childhood Development research work with the Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre

• Research, grant and funding opportunities you can explore

• A glimpse into how we are investing in and celebrating the people behind our work

Take a few minutes to catch up, explore the opportunities relevant to you, and discover evidence that could inform your own work.

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