Conflict, insecurity, and the resulting humanitarian crises are majorly disrupting education systems in many parts of Africa. In a new Foresight Africa viewpoint, Halimatou Hima highlights the scale of the problem and shares recommendations to provide quality education to students affected by armed conflict.

School readiness levels vary widely in America. This has led many to conclude that a high-quality pre-K experience would help children do better in school and reduce current educational and income disparities. Isabel V. Sawhill and Morgan Welch share findings from pre-K research along with results from their simulation model looking at gaps in school readiness.