Our Education Strategy.
Our first strategy supports NGOs whose missions align to address the key issues faced in education today.
The Problem.
Beginning in early childhood and expanding through high school and beyond, there are glaring gaps in the rate at which children from different backgrounds gain access to education, which only increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these growing inequities, education systems globally have remained stagnant and standardised, failing to address the challenges faced by disadvantaged groups. As a result, by 2030 more than half the world’s children will reach adolescence without the basic secondary skills required to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving workforce. This skill gap can stunt economic growth and have negative social and political repercussions.
Our Child-Centered Vision.
Greater Share believes that we can address equity gaps by developing more bespoke, equitable, and effective education models that provide holistic support for children. Our theory of change rests on funding organisations that are advancing two major shifts in service of this goal:
Expanding our definition of “educator”
Currently, teachers are often viewed as the only “educators” in a child’s life and are at the center of traditional classroom designs. But educational outcomes are affected by issues outside the classroom as well, and teachers cannot work alone. They require support from school leaders, parents, caregivers, counselors, community workers and other adults. To truly educate a child, we must expand the notion of “educator” to include all these individuals and involve them directly in the learning process.
Shifting from "one-size-fits-all" to "child-centric" learning models
To meet the diverse needs of all students, we must move away from a standardised, “one-size-fits-all” system and create a more tailored learning environment. This means personalising learning at the individual level, emphasising social and emotional needs, and providing targeted support as part of a “child-centric” educational system.
Source: based on the Education Commission’s Transforming Education Workforce Report (2019)
Greater Share organisations must also meet three selection criteria that ensure their work will be effective in creating long-lasting change for those who need it most:
Commitment to the underserved
An intentional focus on groups that have been historically disadvantaged due to gender, race or socioeconomic status.
Evidence-based approach
An insights-driven culture, frequent studies and assessments of project outcomes, and demonstrated robust impact from previous work.
Systemic approach to change
A focus on systemic change that targets the root causes of educational inequities and the systems that perpetuate them, often through policy, advocacy, and community partnerships.
Our Education Portfolio.
Greater Share has selected eight high-impact organisations that are advancing student learning from cradle to career across the world. To learn more about our portfolio, please click the link below.