Rescuing USAID Education Data
On 7 August 2025, we co-hosted a data rescue event with RDAP and the ICPSR. More than 100 volunteers joined the hackathon, working collectively to prepare files for public release
AFLEARN's Foundational Learning Data Management and Analysis Course
A diverse group representing 13 African countries gathered to strengthen their skills in managing and analysing foundational learning data and build lasting connections.
Building Sustainable Assessment Systems for Improved Learning in Africa
Millions of children in Africa are unable to acquire age-appropriate skills in reading and mathematics, especially in their early years.
Rescuing USAID Education Data
On 7 August 2025, we co-hosted a data rescue event with RDAP and the ICPSR. More than 100 volunteers joined the hackathon, working collectively to prepare files for public release
Building Sustainable Assessment Systems for Improved Learning in Africa
Millions of children in Africa are unable to acquire age-appropriate skills in reading and mathematics, especially in their early years.
Mapping the Landscape of One-on-One Foundational Learning Assessments in Africa
In many African contexts, classroom-based or large-scale standardized assessments often fall short – either because they are not age-appropriate or because classroom-wide methods are not suitable for young learners.
AFLEARN's Foundational Learning Data Management and Analysis Course
A diverse group representing 13 African countries gathered to strengthen their skills in managing and analysing foundational learning data and build lasting connections.
Early Grade Reading Study Data
We are excited to announce that all waves of data from the Early Grade Reading Studies (EGRS) conducted by the Department of Basic Education in South Africa are now available on the DataFirst portal.
Foundational Learning Data for Impact: Mastering Data Interpretation and Communication 2024
AFLEARN’s inaugural one-week residential course took place from 4 to 8 November 2024, focusing on maximising the impact of foundational learning data.
Our mission
Enhance quality and capacity throughout the data life cycle,
from collection to impact.
Our aims
The hub’s goal is to improve learning outcomes for children across the continent by supporting the effective use of foundational learning data for evidence-based advocacy and policy making.
- create an African hub of foundational learning data and expertise in methods, measurement, data quality and comparability
- empower African organizations and ministries to utilize such data for evidence-based advocacy and policymaking
- support an African research agenda by expanding and capacitating the group of researchers working on foundational learning