USAID's Investments for Basic Education in Nicaragua - Dollars to Results

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Results of USAID's Basic Education spending

FY 2011 $0.6 M

Basic Education $0.6 M
Total Education and Social Services $0.6 M

FY 2012 $1.7 M

Basic Education $1.7 M
Total Education and Social Services $1.7 M

FY 2013 $1.2 M

Basic Education $1.2 M
Total Education and Social Services $1.2 M

FY 2014 $1.6 M

Basic Education $1.6 M
Total Education and Social Services $1.6 M

FY 2015 $2.1 M

Basic Education $2.1 M
Total Education and Social Services $2.1 M

USAID increases equitable access to education for children in conflict-affected environments along the Caribbean coast. USAID specifically targets enrollment of out-of-school students and/or students that are considered at risk of becoming juvenile delinquents. A significant portion of these activities have been carried out with the support of the private sector, community groups and civil society groups.

Why Our Work Matters…
Globally, more than 70 million school-age children do not have access to schooling. Of those who do attend, hundreds of millions more are not being taught the basic skills that they require to be competitive in economic sectors in a globalized world.

Illustrative results in 2011

88,555 learners enrolled in primary schools and/or equivalent non-school based settings

Counting the number of learners and measuring their reading skills indicates of the scope of the program. A non-school based setting may include USG funded educational radio or television programming.
56,297 teaching and learning materials provided
Learning materials, including an adequate amount of materials per student, is critical to supporting educational quality.
868 teachers and educators trained
Training teachers and educators supports capacity building for educators and schools and improves the quality of education.
733 learners enrolled in secondary schools and/or equivalent non-school based settings
Counting the number of learners indicates of the scope of the program and the number of direct beneficiaries of basic education programs. A non-school based setting may include USG funded educational radio or television programming.
34 parent teacher associations (PTAs) or school governance structures supported
Supporting school governance structures, such as PTAs is an important way to promote capacity building at the local level; promote opportunities for democracy in action and accountability; and increase parental commitment to education.

Illustrative results in 2012

105,066 learners enrolled in primary schools and/or equivalent non-school based settings

Counting the number of learners and measuring their reading skills indicates of the scope of the program. A non-school based setting may include USG funded educational radio or television programming.
12,671 teaching and learning materials provided
Learning materials, including an adequate amount of materials per student, is critical to supporting educational quality.
214 educators who successfully completed training, coaching, or mentoring
Training supports capacity building for educators and schools.
33 percent of students who demonstrated sufficient reading fluency and comprehension after two years of schooling
Learning to read early and well is an essential building block of future learning. Improvements in basic literacy translate to higher national economic growth and better health.

Illustrative results in 2013

119,058 learners enrolled in primary schools and/or equivalent non-school based settings

Counting the number of learners and measuring their reading skills indicates of the scope of the program. A non-school based setting may include USG funded educational radio or television programming.
116,152 teaching and learning materials provided
Learning materials, including an adequate amount of materials per student, is critical to supporting educational quality.
4,276 percent of students who demonstrated sufficient reading fluency and comprehension after two years of schooling
Learning to read early and well is an essential building block of future learning. Improvements in basic literacy translate to higher national economic growth and better health.
3,018 learners enrolled in secondary schools and/or equivalent non-school based settings
Counting the number of learners indicates of the scope of the program and the number of direct beneficiaries of basic education programs. A non-school based setting may include USG funded educational radio or television programming.
41 parent teacher associations (PTAs) or school governance structures supported
Supporting school governance structures, such as PTAs is an important way to promote capacity building at the local level; promote opportunities for democracy in action and accountability; and increase parental commitment to education.

Illustrative results in 2014

4,231 vulnerable people benefitting from social services

Vulnerable populations include children, youth, and adults with an especially elevated risk of abuse, exploitation, illness, or death.
1,999 learners enrolled in primary schools and/or equivalent non-school based settings

Counting the number of learners and measuring their reading skills indicates of the scope of the program. A non-school based setting may include USG funded educational radio or television programming.
420 teaching and learning materials provided
Learning materials, including an adequate amount of materials per student, is critical to supporting educational quality.
153 educators who successfully completed training, coaching, or mentoring
Training supports capacity building for educators and schools.
153 learners enrolled in secondary schools and/or equivalent non-school based settings
Counting the number of learners indicates of the scope of the program and the number of direct beneficiaries of basic education programs. A non-school based setting may include USG funded educational radio or television programming.
93 percent of primary school age population attending primary school
USAID activities contribute to, but are not wholly responsible, for this indicator – which is measured at the national level. The primary net enrollment rate (NER) is the percentage of the primary school-age population that attends primary school. It is a measure of access to schooling which is closely correlated with country stability.
14 community assemblies developed with the participation of youth and with an agenda geared towards benefiting young people

In order to respond to the needs of young people, and to guarantee that their basic human rights are recognized and enforced, young people’s active and meaningful participation in their societies and in democratic practices and processes is of crucial importance
2 organizations or service delivery systems strengthened who serve vulnerable populations

This measure tracks the capacity to provide better or more efficient social assistance and social service programs. It is also an indicator of the government’s commitment and capacity to protect its vulnerable populations.

Illustrative results in 2015

197,475 Dollar value of cash / in kind support received from local partners to implement community action plans and/or reading campaign in targeted areas

Cash and in kind support from local partners is a good indicator of a strong development sector in local countries. Strengthening local organizations will help USAID provide high quality development assistance to and through local systems to contribute towards increased sustainability and improved aid effectiveness.
31,355 teaching and learning materials provided
Learning materials, including an adequate amount of materials per student, is critical to supporting educational quality.
13,344 learners enrolled in primary schools or equivalent non-school-based settings

Counting the number of learners indicates of the scope of the program and the number of direct beneficiaries of basic education programs. A non-school based setting may include U.S. Government-funded educational radio or television programming.
530 educators who successfully completed training, coaching, or mentoring

Training supports capacity building for educators and schools. 
296 learners enrolled in secondary schools and/or equivalent non-school based settings
Counting the number of learners indicates of the scope of the program and the number of direct beneficiaries of basic education programs. A non-school based setting may include USG funded educational radio or television programming.
81 percent of primary school age population attending primary school

USAID activities contribute to, but are not wholly responsible, for this indicator which is measured at the national level. The primary net enrollment rate (NER) is the percentage of the primary school-age population that attends primary school. It is a measure of access to schooling which is closely correlated with country stability.
35 percent of students demonstrating sufficient reading fluency and comprehension after two years of schooling

Learning to read early and well is an essential building block of future learning. Improvements in basic literacy translate to higher national economic growth and better health.
6 Local community action plans on reading and security developed and implemented

USAID's Community Action for Reading and Security (CARS) project aims to improve early grade reading outcomes and contributes to reducing insecurity.
Staying in school will help Macrina Sambola Pondler reach her dream of becoming a doctor.

Staying in school will help Macrina Sambola Pondler reach her dream of becoming a doctor.

Deborah Robb/Education for Success Project

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