The African Centre for School Leadership (ACSL) has launched its new website, showcasing its mission to promote effective school leadership across Africa.
The newly launched website highlights the contributions of three Nottingham Trent University (NTU) academics who are playing an important role in the Centre's Webinar Series of Effective School Leadership Matters. Professor Philip Wood, Dr. Krishan Sood, and Dr. Abdishakur Tarah are working closely with the ACSL to advance effective school leadership throughout Africa.
The ACSL brings together partners and offers professional development services, research, and policy advice on effective school leadership. It is a flagship initiative of VVOB education for development, the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), and Education Sub-Saharan Africa (ESSA).
NTU's Contribution to ACSL Initiatives
The Nottingham Institute of Education at NTU is one of the learning and advocacy partners of the ACSL.
Professor Wood, Dr Sood and Dr Tarah have been collaborating with the ACSL since last year, including supporting the ACSL's successful webinar series on "Effective School Leadership." This series has featured collaborations with international partners such as UNESCO, Addis Ababa University, and the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), with NTU hosting the second webinar. Recordings of these webinars are available online: https://africancentreforschoolleadership.org/events/.
'Our involvement with the ACSL aligns well with NTU's commitment to global education leadership.'
— Dr Chris Rolph, Director of NTU’s Nottingham Institute of Education.
Upcoming Conference Participation
The ACSL's inaugural partnership conference, scheduled for 25-26 September 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda, will see further involvement from NTU. Dr Tarah will moderate a workshop on "School Leadership in Conflict and Emergencies," featuring panellists from Somalia, Uganda, and Liberia.
The launch of the ACSL website and the upcoming conference mark significant milestones in the organisation's mission to improve teaching and learning outcomes across Africa. NTU's ongoing collaboration with the ACSL demonstrates its dedication to international partnerships and their impact on global education initiatives.
The NTU Eastern Africa Centre is proud to support this work. For more information about the ACSL and NTU's involvement, visit the newly launched ACSL website.
'This workshop addresses a critical aspect of education in Africa. I am looking forward to facilitating discussions that can lead to meaningful improvements in school leadership in challenging contexts.'
— Dr Abdishakur Tarah, Senior Lecturer at NTU’s Nottingham Institute of Education