The inaugural episode, featuring an engaging conversation with Joyce Rafla, paints a vivid picture of historical reforms and the current state of education across Arabic-speaking countries. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenge and triumphs that have sculpted the region's educational landscape. 

Global TIES for Children envisions  a world in which all children have equitable access to quality resources and opportunities that enable them, their caregivers and teachers to thrive. As a global research center, our mission is to contribute to a robust and culturally-grounded science for program and policy action that promotes children’s holistic learning and development.