Learning Data Resource Center.

The Learning Data Resource Center serves as a hub for decision makers, local stakeholders, and education advocates to access emerging methodologies and tools to link international and national assessments to SDG 4 targets.

This resource represents the work of many organizations and partnerships to support countries in improving learning programs and reporting on SDG 4.1.1 indicators to understand how their students are performing in reading and mathematics relative to their peers in other countries.

Harness Learning Data to Boost Literacy and Numeracy

Every child deserves access to quality education. Thriving education systems are crucial to the future of children, communities and economies. 

We need to harness the power of learning data — information about students’ knowledge, skills, and progress in their education. Learning data provides critical insights into how to improve education and boost literacy and numeracy rates. We need to do it now to address both pre- and post-pandemic challenges.

Education ministries can use learning data to strengthen the following, but not limited to:

  • Curriculum
  • Teacher training/professional development
  • Policies
  • Standards
  • Strategies

Without the benefit of data, ministries don’t know which reform elements are actually working. But collecting, analyzing, and reporting data can be daunting, and the reality is that, for many countries, there is not enough time and too few resources. Some of these challenges to collecting and using learning data include:

  • Limited resources: Many countries face resource constraints and have limited capacity to collect, analyze, and report on learning data. This can result in a lack of reliable and comprehensive data to guide policy-making.
  • Inadequate data quality: In some cases, the data collected may not be of sufficient quality or may be incomplete, which can limit its usefulness in decision-making.
  • Lack of technical expertise: Many countries lack the technical expertise needed to effectively collect, analyze, and report on learning data. This can lead to data that is not properly interpreted or used to inform policy-making.
  • Insufficient data sharing: Data sharing is often limited between different stakeholders and organizations, which can lead to duplication of efforts and inefficient use of resources.
Report on SDG 4.1.1Share data globally to highlight successes where others can learn and show donors where resources are most needed. START HERE Benchmark ProgressExplore the various assessment alternatives available to countries for measuring student learning outcomes and provides an overview of the benefits and considerations for engaging in these collaborative evaluations, promoting shared learning and global progress in education. START HERE Leverage Learning DataReview the building blocks required to effectively use learning data to gather insights and target investments. START HERE DISCOVER YOUR PATH TO HARNESS LEARNING DATA AND BOOST LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Report on SDG 4.1.1 Share data globally to highlight successes where others can learn and show donors where resources are most needed. START HERE Benchmark Progress Explore the various assessment alternatives available to countries for measuring student learning outcomes and provides an overview of the benefits and considerations for engaging in these collaborative evaluations, promoting shared learning and global progress in education. START HERE Leverage Learning Data Review the building blocks required to effectively use learning data to gather insights and target investments. START HERE

Global Commitment to Measure Learning Data

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) give us an opportunity to collect data to understand if we are giving children everywhere the reading and math skills they need. SDG 4.1.1, aims to ensure children worldwide have the reading and math skills they need for a bright future. While a complex initiative for everyone involved, this is the only way to ensure our children have the future they deserve. This data, shared globally, highlights successes where others can learn and shows donors where resources are most needed. Learn more.

The Global Coalition for Foundational Learning

Founded in 2022, the Coalition brings together partners with a shared commitment to improve foundational learning for all based on a desire to work together to drive change more quickly. The founding Development Partners of the Global Coalition for Foundational Learning are FCDO, UNICEF, UNESCO, USAID, the World Bank and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).

More about the Coalition.

Want to learn more about how your country can use learning data? Contact the Coalition for Foundational Learning to discuss your specific country needs and interests.

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