Improving Foundational Literacy: EdTech Mondays Tackles Learning Gap in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has made significant progress in primary school enrollment, reaching a record high of over 95% in the last two decades. Despite this achievement, many Ethiopian children still struggle with reading comprehension and basic math by the age of 10. These essential skills are critical for further learning, economic growth, and individual and community wellbeing. As the world becomes increasingly complex and technology-driven, foundational literacy and numeracy skills are more important than ever.

While nearly universal access to education in Ethiopia is commendable, it has not guaranteed that children are effectively learning in schools. To address this, experts are calling for a...

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ALX’S “Womxn And Tech Initiative” Set to Help Bridge the Tech Gender Gap in Africa

ALX’s commitment to addressing the digital gender divide and increasing the participation of women in tech kicks off with their first-ever female-only program, aiming to provide up to 50,000 women in Africa with Software Engineering skills.

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In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), which took place on 8 March, ALX announced its first dedicated Software Engineering cohort for women, enabling thousands of women in Ethiopia and across Africa to participate in the global technology revolution and helping to transform the tech status quo throughout the continent.

The cohort forms part of ALX’s ‘WomXn and Tech’ initiative and was inspired by the United Nations...

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