School-aged children have a lot of competition for their attention—such as working to support the family or attending religious events—and too often the classroom has been on the losing end. The USAID School Dropout Prevention Pilot examines the home lives of at-risk students and works with educators and parents to devise solutions that encourage children […]

For too long, schools have relied too much on “chalk and talk,” which led some students to lose interest and eventually skip class. Through the USAID School Dropout Prevention Pilot, educators are offering fun and interactive extra-curricular activities that draw students to school, and teachers are incorporating these new strategies, including games, as a way […]