Quality teaching

GPE invests in quality teachers and teaching to improve student learning in partner countries.

Teachers play a critical role in improving learning. Beyond any other school-based factor, teacher effectiveness is the most important predictor of student learning.

But the world faces a shortage of teachers: 44 million teachers are needed to provide every child with primary and secondary education by 2030.

In addition, too many teachers lack the knowledge or pedagogical skills to teach effectively.

Men and women need to be equally represented in the teacher workforce to ensure that boys and girls have the same education opportunities.

Supporting quality teaching is essential because it improves learning outcomes, reduces the number of out-of-school children, and puts students on the path to success.

GPE works with partner countries to ensure that every classroom has a qualified, motivated and well supported teacher who can help fulfill children’s learning potential.

Our results

187 million children
have access to better trained teachers in partner countries
$588 million
invested in quality teachers and teaching in partner countries
in FY 2024
4.7 million teachers
trained in GPE-supported programs between 2021 and 2025

Sources

Results stories

Improving teaching and learning in Guinea-Bissau
Cambodia: Better teachers produce better students
A sustainable approach to teacher development in Tanzania
 

Publications

GPE in action

Focused investments: For effective teaching to happen, teachers must have the right knowledge and skills as well as professional development opportunities. GPE invests in pre- and in-service training, coaching and mentoring, teacher management, and teaching tools such as teachers’ guides. GPE uses a portion of its grants to encourage the delivery of policy reforms that address obstacles to effective teaching.

Better planning and data: GPE supports countries to invest in assessing teaching quality, and in using evidence-based policies and programs to improve quality.

Giving teachers a voice: Teachers and school leaders understand local needs and realities, so GPE encourages them to take part in discussions on education and supports the inclusion of teacher organizations in local education groups.

Learn more about the role of teachers in the partnership

Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX): KIX investments in research and innovation help countries improve both the quality of teaching and the effectiveness of teachers. The KIX regional hubs encourage countries to learn from their peers on innovative approaches that have improved teaching standards and children’s learning. KIX support includes three global grants focused on teacher professional development.

Latest blogs and news

July 12, 2021
Uganda: Building a stronger teaching force
Between 2014 and 2020, GPE supported the Uganda Teacher and School Effectiveness program, which is focused on training and supporting teachers so they can use new and innovative ways to significantly improve children’s...