Ending the Hidden Exclusion: Learning and equity in educaiton post-2015

• In Event: More is not enough: Financing equity in education

Abstract

Save the Children’s post-2015 framework recommendations are grounded in an analysis of the social, demographic, economic and political changes that are shaping the wider world. Many of these forces are creating a very different context to that which existed in 2000 when the MDGs were set. This report explores a number of these trends. Five noteworthy have particular consequences for education post-2015:
• To help reduce damaging levels of income inequality in societies, post-2015 frameworks will need to focus on reducing educational inequity: this means equal opportunities to learn for all children, including the most marginalized.
• To respond to the growth and demands of the ‘middle classes’ in many countries, publically funded education, whether delivered by the state or another provider, will need to improve the quality of the education provided.
• To respond to demographic changes and youth bulges, many countries will require a new attention on young people, but substantial focus will need to remain on basic education – ensuring widespread acquisition of basic skills remains critical to achieving shared economic growth.
• To recognize the critical role of civil society in demanding greater educational investment and improved quality in newly middle-income countries, a post-2015 framework will need to help empower domestic civil society organizations.
• To ensure millions of children affected by humanitarian emergencies are able to access a good quality education, the global humanitarian community and countries affected will need to plan efficiently, adopt innovative approaches and ensure education is adequately financed so that learning happens in every context.

Author

• Heather Simpson, Save the Children