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Sep 15, 20221 min read

Metis is Launching A Podcast!

Welcome to ReimaginED, Metis’ podcast! Together we learn from the best practices, challenges, and stories of education innovators in...

Sep 15, 20222 min read

If We Want to Close the Skills Gap, We Need to Collaborate

By Amber McMunn Students attending post-secondary school do so with the hope of gaining the skills they need to pursue a fulfilling...

Aug 11, 20223 min read

Planting Purpose: One Leader On Integrating Values in Schools

By Wanjira Mathai Wanjira is a Metis Fellow in Cohort II who is an inspiring leader, with over 20 years of experience on both local and...

Aug 11, 20223 min read

Pathways to Alternative Learning and Education

By Rukia Sebit Photos by Rebecca Crook Rukia is a Metis Fellow in Cohort II. She is a change maker who believes in improving lives of the...

Aug 11, 20224 min read

Street Children - A Ticking Time Bomb?

ByClifford Oluoch A meal time at the inception of the organization Shule Mtaani in Deep Sea slums. The boys cook for themselves and eat...

Aug 11, 20222 min read

Highlights: the Education Meet-Up hosted by Metis, EdTech Nairobi, and The African Leadership Group

By Amber McMunn Christine Owinyi, of the government’s Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI), shares her perspective at last week’s...

Aug 11, 20222 min read

Dance to Learn: Education Beyond a Desk

By Cherrelle Druppers and Francis Odhiambo For this guest blog, we are joined by Cherrelle Druppers and Francula Odhiambo from ChezaCheza...

Aug 11, 20221 min read

INSIDER LOOK AT THE METIS RETREAT

Take a sneak peek at the first three days of Metis Fellows’ six month journey! On Friday, May 10th, the second cohort of Metis Fellows...

Aug 11, 20224 min read

INTEGRATING CHILD PROTECTION INTO ECD: Let Children Be Children

It’s all about the child. A student gleefully practices writing her name at Kidogo’s Kawangware ECD hub. ByJanet Mwitiki Janet is a...

Aug 11, 20221 min read

COHORT II KICK-OFF RETREAT

Bridging siloes to create community On Friday, May 10th, the second cohort of Metis Fellows started their Metis journey with a weekend...

Aug 10, 20224 min read

MMM to EEE: MY METIS EXPERIENCE

Metis alum Dr Maina WaGioko sat down with young leader Aziza Mwendwa to reflect on paradigm shifts in his career, and the role Metis has...