A stronger foundation for learning
A new education programme in Jordan is putting a practical priority on helping children strengthen the skills that support everything else they learn: reading and mathematics.
On November 11, 2026, Jordan’s Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, UNICEF and the European Union announced the launch of Schools Teaching for Learning Recovery (ST4LR). The European Union is funding the €20 million initiative, which is planned to reach 300 public schools.
According to UNICEF, the programme will support teachers in identifying learning gaps and adapting their instruction. The approach includes family engagement, psychosocial support and extra attention to children who need help staying involved in school.
The European Union says the initiative aims to help 20,000 children improve reading and 40,000 strengthen mathematics. These are programme goals, not outcomes already achieved.
ST4LR is scheduled to run from 2026 to 2029 through Jordan’s education system in six selected education directorates. The announcement builds on earlier reading-recovery work and a mathematics pilot in 12 schools.
The encouraging aspect is the emphasis on fundamentals and individual needs: giving teachers better tools, involving parents, and creating opportunities for children to regain confidence as their skills improve.
Source: Read the original announcement. NewsPositive independently summarizes the reported findings and distinguishes current results from future goals.
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