In Tajikistan, data-driven training, lessons from other countries, and community support have kept students — and teachers — learning.
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The USAID Read with Me Project (RWM) improved reading outcomes for students in grades 1 through 4 in more than 75 percent of schools across Tajikistan. This report details major achievements and lessons learned by the project over its five-year implementation period.
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At CIES 2021, Chemonics will join the global education community to share cutting-edge innovations and lessons learned on universal design for learning, reform, distance coaching, and more.
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The Learn Together Activity (LTA) is a five-year project which aims to improve Tajik primary students' learning skills, with a focus on improving reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and mathematics.
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Tetyana Dudka
Senior Vice President, Europe and Eurasia Regional Business Unit
Tetyana Dudka is the senior vice president of Chemonics’ Europe and Eurasia regional business unit. She joined Chemonics in 2009 and brings more than 20 years of experience leading and supporting development programs in Europe and…
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In Tajikistan, USAID distributed 600 Braille books to specialized schools and classes in 2020. Thanks to USAID, now children with low vision have access to Braille books and more opportunities to read.
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Faced with limited books, trained librarians, and physical space, the USAID Read with Me project plans to extend training to reach librarians from 2,800 schools and to donate 800,000 books to 75 percent of schools in Tajikistan before the project ends in 2021.
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The USAID Read with Me project inspires a new generation of student writers and cultivates literacy among Tajikistan’s youth, while providing the country’s teachers with new and innovative tools for advancing analytical reading.
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With a priority on education for all children, USAID’s Read with Me project incorporates modern pedagogy training focused on inclusive learning for children with disabilities. This is supplemented by in-class and out-of-school reading activities for teachers, students, and parents.
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The Georgia Primary Education Project helped Georgian children improve their reading and math skills, in addition to financial literacy, through innovative learning tools.
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Emet Mohr
Principal Advisor, Education
Emet Mohr is a former teacher, chief of party, education systems specialist, and executive who is now Principal Advisor on our Education Practice, providing strategic support in education policy and locally led systems development. He served…
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By creating a strong foundation in schools that reinforces the value of reading, Tajikistan aims to position young children for lifelong success.
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