Depending on the system, schools for this period, or a part of it, may be called secondary or high schools, gymnasiums, lyceums, middle schools, colleges, or vocational schools. The exact meaning of any of these terms varies from one system to another. The exact boundary between primary and secondary education also varies from country to country and even within them but is generally around the seventh to the tenth year of schooling. Harvard faculty and K-12 district leaders will engage in this urgent conversation and discuss evidence-based policies to advance solutions, increase resilience, and support student learning. The Education Endowment Foundation is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement. We do this by supporting schools to improve teaching and learning through better use of evidence.
- GPE helps countries build stronger education systems to reach the most vulnerable girls and boys, improve teaching and