By highlighting innovative strategies—ranging from personalized learning technologies to conditional cash transfers—this event aims to foster a dialogue on the role of digital tools in shaping the future of education. Participants will engage in discussions on the effectiveness of EdTech policies, the challenges of scaling interventions, and the broader implications for economic and social mobility.
Hosted by the Women in Social and Public Policy Research Hub (WISPPRH), LSE, this half-day workshop provides a unique platform for academics, policymakers, and education professionals to exchange insights, discuss policy implications, and chart a path toward more inclusive and impactful educational practices.
Thursday, 3 April 2025
Location: Graham Wallas Room, 5th Floor Room 5.25, OLD Building, Houghton St, London WC2A 2AE
Programme
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11:00
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Registration
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11:10
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Welcome by Almudena Sevilla (London School of Economics)
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11:20
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Session one, Chair: Sandra McNally (University of Surrey)
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11:20
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Presenter: Pilar Cuevas Ruiz (University of Seville)
Healthier Starts: The Intergenerational Effects of Maternal General Knowledge Acquisition
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12:00
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Presenter: Christine Ho (Singapore Management University)
Information or Cash? Boosting Attendance and Social Outcomes at Low Cost in Rural Bangladesh
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12:40
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Lunch Break
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13:40
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Session two, Chair: Margaux Suteau (London School of Economics)
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13:40
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Presenter: Michael Vlassopoulos (University of Southampton)
Patterns in University Applications: Socioeconomic Status, Gender, and Subject vs. Institution Preferences
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14:20
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Presenter: Emilie Berkhout (Youth Impact)
Stories That Shape Us: Evidence from Gender-Empowering Literacy Programs
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15:00
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Coffee break
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15:20
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Session three, Chair: Ismael Sanz (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos)
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15:20
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Presenter: Adrienne Lucas (University of Delaware)
Improving Learning at Scale: Refresher Training, Digital Lessons, and a Pamphlet
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16:00
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Keynote: Pedro Carneiro (University College London)
Interactions: Do Teacher Behaviors Predict Achievement, Executive Function, and Non-Cognitive Outcomes in Elementary School?
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17:00
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Networking session
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18:00
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End of Workshop
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