Teach For All has announced the launch of its Global Institute for Shaping a Better Future, set to open on 8 April 2025 in Singapore. This initiative seeks to create a global hub for learning, evidence generation, and leadership development, aiming to transform classrooms and education systems to better equip students for the future. The launch coincides with a Global Forum that will gather nearly 200 education leaders, policymakers, and philanthropists to discuss the future of education.
The Global Institute’s ambitious goal is to cultivate a movement of 10,000 agents of change across 100 countries by 2035. It aims to address global challenges such as climate change and inequality by fostering evidence-based learning and holistic student development, particularly for marginalised communities. Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-founder of Teach For All, emphasised the importance of educators in shaping a better world, stating, “We believe that as educators, we have the greatest role to play in putting the world on a better trajectory.”
Based in Singapore, the Institute will leverage the city’s status as a global learning hub and engage local educators and regional partners. The Asia Community Foundation has committed S$10m to support the Institute’s pilot phase, with additional backing from DreamsAsia and Grab.
The Global Forum, running from 7 to 9 April, will feature a keynote by Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the OECD. Schleicher highlighted the need for ecosystems that support leadership and innovation, noting, “The Global Institute will serve as a platform that connects local insights with global learning.”
The Institute will focus on enabling global learning, translating evidence into practice, and developing collective leadership to drive systemic change in education.
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