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Inspiring story of Pak Huda

Inspiring story of Pak Huda

“Being aware of intrinsic motivation is a stepping stone to creating a safe and fun learning environment in school”, Pak Huda, SDN Blabak 2, Kediri City Pak Huda is the principal of SDN Blabak 2…
Our colleague published in Delhi Government’s Bi-monthly magazine

Our colleague published in Delhi Government’s Bi-monthly magazine

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Empowering school leaders to embrace their role as instructional leaders

Empowering school leaders to embrace their role as instructional leaders

The father of Indonesian national education, Ki Hadjar Dewantara, expounded upon three significant leadership philosophies:  Ing Ngarso Sung Tulodo (Leaders must serve as role models) Ing Madyo Mangun Karso (Leaders must inspire and ignite enthusiasm)…
STiR features in Ugandan media

STiR features in Ugandan media

We are delighted to share that we have recently been featured in local media in Uganda on several occasions. Our Country Director Modern Musiimenta Karema has talked about various educational challenges and solutions in Uganda…
STiR Education launches in Ethiopia

STiR Education launches in Ethiopia

We are delighted to share that STiR has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding today with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education (MoE). The education system in Ethiopia faces numerous challenges and the Ministry recognises that…
A story of possibilities: Maryscovia Nowembazi

A story of possibilities: Maryscovia Nowembazi

I am Maryscovia Nowembazi, working as a District Education Leader in the Bushenyi district of Uganda. I have had the privilege of being part of STiR, a leading organisation that empowers teachers to achieve their…
STiR participates in Skoll World Forum Ecosystem event

STiR participates in Skoll World Forum Ecosystem event

We are delighted to share that our CEO Girish Menon and Chair Jo Owen were invited to an ecosystem event at the Skoll World Forum on 12 April titled, “A Pivotal moment: Founder – CEO…
How deeper connections between teachers and students can prevent school drop-outs

How deeper connections between teachers and students can prevent school drop-outs

I am Ankita, teacher of class eight at GGSSS Khajoori Khas school, Northeast district, Delhi. Sapna (name changed for confidentiality) was one of my students. She used to be irregular in attending the school and…
Competency based curriculum – a magic bullet for skilling youths in Uganda?

Competency based curriculum – a magic bullet for skilling youths in Uganda?

This piece was written by Modern Karema Musiimenta, Country Director, Uganda.  In 2020, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MOES), through the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC), announced a new competency-based curriculum for lower secondary…
Story of change in Kota Kediri, Indonesia

Story of change in Kota Kediri, Indonesia

We were delighted to launch our programme in Indonesia in 2022 with a pilot in the Kota Kediri district in East Java, alongside our local partners Yayasan Bakti Unggul Pendidikan (YBPU). The district has an…