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20 Feb 23

Harnessing remote coaching tools to promote increased educator competency and narrow the learning gap.

By Deborah Kimathi – Chief Executive Officer Learning poverty is a persistent and complex challenge facing education systems across the globe. Sadly, the reality is that poor quality schools, with little investment in teachers and school leaders, are inequitable institutions that do not support learning and thriving for every child.…

26 Jan 23

Navigating The Complexities of School Leadership Training: Part 2

By Deborah Kimathi – Chief Executive Officer, Dignitas Part Two In the last quarter of 2022 I had the immense privilege of learning from, and sharing with, colleagues, experts and friends from Global Schools Forum, Global Schools Leaders, British Council and Centro Lemann. With 2023 kicking into full gear, and…

26 Jan 23

Navigating The Complexities of School Leadership Training: Part 1

By Deborah Kimathi – Chief Executive Officer, Dignitas Part One In the last quarter of 2022 I had the immense privilege of learning from, and sharing with, colleagues, experts and friends from Global Schools Forum, Global School Leaders, British Council and Centro Lemann. With 2023 kicking into full gear, and an…

03 Nov 22

Dignitas blended learning curriculum draws shifts in improvement for learner engagement

By Maureen Shelmith Wangari – Digital Strategy Officer Dignitas, through various school partnership programs within marginalized communities, empowers teachers or instructional leaders in providing continuous professional development which focuses on classroom culture, learner engagement, and instructional leadership. In Kenya, non-formal schools play a critical role in expanding access to education…

28 Sep 22

Teachers, Teaching & the Teaching Profession

By Claude Kandem – Grants & Partnership Manager “Teach him if you can the wonders of books, but also give time to ponder the extreme mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun and flowers on a green hill. Teach him to have faith in his own ideas,…

01 Sep 22

Brightshine school, Kayole

By Sharon Nashipae – Communications and Community Coordinator Walking into Brightshine School in Kayole, Nairobi, one can feel an instant change in ambiance. Although the street outside the school is densely populated, muddy, unsanitary and quite telling of the environment within which the children live, school is a different story.…

29 Aug 22

VOICE Launch: Influencing Systems, Transforming Schools

By Roselynn Awili – Program Director ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together’ is a famous African proverb which is used to associate long lasting success with the ability to walk with others. Living up to this mantra, Dignitas launched VOICE…

22 Aug 22

Accelerating Digital Learning for a Vibrant Outcome

By Maureen Shelmith – Digital Strategy Officer Technology has become an integral part of our lives today, paving the way for a large window of opportunities. In recent years, our eyes have opened up to the impact and importance of technology in learning. School leaders can now learn, work, research,…

17 Aug 22

Stories of Change – Mr. Nderitu: How I Improved Group Discussions in my Classroom

By Victoria Adembesa – Leadership Coach One of the things we focus on in our training and coaching at Dignitas are the CBC competencies. Specifically, communication and collaboration, self-efficacy and critical thinking. When I met Mr. Nderitu of Karati primary school, he struggled with conducting targeted and orderly group discussions.…

15 Aug 22

Embracing Competency Based Curriculum for Vibrant Learning Spaces

By Mercy Munialo (School Support Manager) and Maureen Shelmith (Digital Strategy Officer) The implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum points to the inner workings of adapting to and embracing this new turn in the quality of education. It is here that pupils encounter and grapple with the learning goals to…