Phase I

Early Education Ethiopia is grounded in applied research to inform practice, policy and advocacy. As such, the objective for Project Alpha is designed to engage in deep program study, gather data, apply and integrate into practice.  In this phase, we undertook an existing pre-primary program to implement our phase 1- Project Alpha. Shimbit Elementary is located in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, and serves families that come from under-served communities. Prior to starting any implementation, we engaged all stakeholders in various discussion, trainings and meetings to understand the challenges and needs. Using this information, we were able to redesign a current KG or preschool classroom and create an outside play-learning environment.

Newsletter: Project Alpha News

Conferences: Feb. 2021, Early Childhood Education Ethiopia held a two-part conference focused on promoting agendas related to children’s care, development, and education. 

 Topic: Ethiopia in Ten Years: Investing in Child-Centered Policies to Secure an Inclusive Tomorrow. A Two-Part Symposium 

Training: May 2021, A country-wide training focused on topics related to children’s development, health, language, instruction, and much more was organized and conducted by Early Childhood Education Ethiopia in collaboration with five universities across the country. Addis Ababa University, Kotebe Education University, Hawassa University, Debre Tabor University, and the University of Gondar were participants with many of the faculty members providing the training. Attended by teachers, faculty members, principals, and teachers, this training provided context and advancing information for many in the audience.