Thanks to @DhirJhingran and @LLF_edu for having me on the LLF Speaks podcast to discuss why #FoundationalLearning must be a priority. If children can’t read with understanding or do basic math early on, everything else in school gets harder.
Benjamin Piper
@benlpiper
Director, Global Education
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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At seven, a child’s ability to read can define their future. We know what works — now it’s about supporting leaders on the path to scale. Read my reflections on how we can unlock the potential of #FoundationalLearning in 2026: linkedin.com/posts/benjamin…
International cooperation in #GlobalEducation isn’t optional if we want to improve learning at scale. It’s time for members of Parliament, donors, and partners to align around government-led education interventions to close the learning gap. @IPNEducation ipned.org/cooperation-fo…
www.ipned.org Cooperation for Education — International Parliamentary Network for Education Ahead of the International Day of Education 2026, we call on parliamentarians around the world to support aid and international cooperation for education. Africa’s future will be shaped by how governments allocate their resources. @ObyEzeks and I explore the benefits of properly funding and scaling #FoundationalLearning and the societal cost that comes with inaction. Read it here: african.business/2026/01/arts-c…
Great to join the UK Generative #AI for Education Summit. AI must align with curriculum, evidence-based teaching, and rigorous evaluation. Done right, it can help teachers, strengthen learning, and expand access to foundational reading and math.
