In March 2025, the PLANE programme, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, conducted a baseline assessment to evaluate the early grade reading and mathematical skills of learners in selected Tsangaya schools in five (5) intervention LGAs in Kaduna State. The results from a sample size of 25 schools and 250 learners reveal a worrying trend in both Hausa literacy and numeracy. You can download to read the findings and key recommendations captured in an advocacy brief here

In October 2023 and July 2024, PLANE and government partners collected learning outcomes data in Primary 2 and 3 in Kaduna state, using the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) and Early Grade Math Assessment (EGMA), with 6 LGAs and 43 schools sampled. Learners improved during the 2023-2024 school year, with children performing higher overall in mathematics. However, children did not quite meet the 50% improvement target set for the year.

In 2023-2024, PLANE worked with Kano State to implement Foundational Learning in four local government areas (LGAs): Gabasawa, Karaye, Minjibir, and Takai, reaching 151,370 children in Primary 1-3 in 532 schools. The programme also implemented Accelerated Learning (AL) in seven LGAs: Bichi, Bunkure, Dawakin Tofa, Rimin Gado, Ungogo, Warawa, and Wudil, reaching 113,641 pupils in Primary 4, 5, and 6in 580 schools. In October 2023 and July 2024, PLANE and government partners collected learning outcomes data in sample schools.

In 2023-2024, PLANE worked with Jigawa State to implement literacy and mathematics programming in seven local government areas (LGAs): Dutse, Gagarawa, Jahun, Kafin Hausa, Malam Madori, Taura and  Yankwashi, reaching 145,289 children in Primary 1-3in 750 schools.  Programming focused on teacher training, coaching,  mentoring and  book distribution. In October 2023 and July 2024, PLANE and government partners collected learning outcomes data in Primary 2 and 3, using the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) and Early Grade Math Assessment (EGMA), with 4 LGAs and 34 schools sampled.