Rising Academies

Our mission is to create the best schools and the most powerful teaching and learning tools for the people that need it most. Certified @BCorporation

[Rising Academies Rwanda @Rising_Rwanda]

Yesterday, HoD @NMugenzi from @REBRwanda closed a 2-day Diagnostic Assessment training with 120 SSMs from 60 @LIFT_Rwanda schools in @Gasabo_District. He emphasized that strong diagnostic skills are key to improving classroom practice & learning outcomes.

[City of Kigali @CityofKigali]

Today, the City of Kigali Vice Mayor in charge of Urbanization and Infrastructure, Fulgence Dusabimana, welcomed representatives from @risingacademies.
Their discussion focused on enhancing learning outcomes in Mathematics and English for primary school learners across the city.

During the meeting, the two parties signed a partnership agreement that will support over 52,500 students across 68 schools, and empower teachers and school leaders through the #RisingFaster Initiative — a proven approach to strengthening foundational skills.

#KigaliYacu

[Rising Academies Rwanda @Rising_Rwanda]

Thrilled to join hands with @CityofKigali to help every child build strong foundations in learning - because when teachers are supported and learners thrive, communities rise. #RisingFaster #EducationForAll

@risingacademies @REBRwanda @NESA_Rwanda @Rwanda_Edu #KigaliYacu

[IDinsight @IDinsight]

📰 New publication!
Our RCT of Rising Academies' FasterReading program in Liberia is now published in the Journal of Development Effectiveness.

We evaluated an accelerated, phonics-based reading program across 74 schools in 10 Liberian counties for (7+ years) early childhood education (ECE) students. Here's what we found

🔤 36% increase in reading scores (0.28 SDs)
🙋 15% increase in attendance
🟰 Similar impacts across boys, girls, and different initial reading levels
💸 Cost-effective: 0.91 SD gains per $100

This reading score effect size ranks in the 75th-80th percentile of educational interventions targeting learning, showing potential for phonics-based instruction for ECE students in Liberia!

🔗 Read the full paper: https://t.co/zwvpBUlZFe
🔗 Access the ungated pre-print: https://t.co/AbFINkKTim

@MichaelSebele, @Mmh_tea_say, @leamwai, @jefferyjmcmanus, @risingacademies @3ieNews

[Rising Academies Rwanda @Rising_Rwanda]

We wrapped up a successful 2-day Training of Trainers (ToT) for Anchors under the @LIFT_Rwanda Programme on Friday! The ToT focused on learning assessments and catch-up facilitation, preparing Anchors to deliver inclusive, data-driven training across 7 districts.

[Rising Academies Rwanda @Rising_Rwanda]

Proud to partner with @Rwanda_Edu and @REBRwanda to bring Rori, our #AI-powered math tutor, to rural students at GS Mugenda. Rori is making math engaging and accessible for all!

📹 Watch highlights from the #Rori session.

Learn more: https://t.co/WEQtrzQFqE

@risingacademies

[George Cowell @GeorgeCowell_]

Pretty cool to see @emollick reference the early stage research we've conducted on our virtual math tutor, Rori.

We've now kicked off a new research study this year with @JPAL and the @UnivofGh supported by @gatesfoundation.

Excited to share the results next year.

[Rising Academies Rwanda @Rising_Rwanda]

At @Rising_Rwanda, CPD for teachers is at the heart of our school support. Every week, it’s a joy to see teachers #rehearse their lessons.

Meet the GS Gicaca team in @BugeseraDistr, @RwandaEast—one of 40 schools supported through #RisingFaster to improve learning.

#WeAreRising

[Rising Academies @risingacademies]

A new article from the @GPforEducation explores how aligning technology, content, and pedagogy can support equitable, inclusive, and resilient learning.

We're proud to see @Rising_Rwanda's work highlighted — particularly our collaboration with the Rwandan government to improve foundational literacy and numeracy through our RisingFaster program.

By combining high-quality instructional content with practical teacher support, RisingFaster helps educators deliver more effective lessons and enables students to build core skills with confidence.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/HLc5Dhhhpz

#WeAreRising #RisingAcademies #Education #Rwanda #AcceleratedLearning #RisingRwanda

[Rising Academies @risingacademies]

We’re proud to partner with @AnthropicAI, whose advanced AI model Claude powers two of our most impactful, affordable solutions: Rori, our AI math tutor, and Tari, our AI teaching assistant — both delivered via WhatsApp to ensure accessibility, even in low-resource settings. Claude plays a critical role in enhancing these tools.

Learn more about our collaboration here: https://t.co/8Q4nKgzYo5

[Rising Academies Rwanda @Rising_Rwanda]

DEOs & SEIs from 7 districts joined a powerful Reflective Workshop. By reviewing Term 2 data, we identified wins, gaps & clear next steps. At @risingacademies, data drives action—targeted support means better learning. Honored to be joined by @REBRwanda’s TDM&CGC HoD @NMugenzi.

[Rising Academies Rwanda @Rising_Rwanda]

Another week of impact in foundational learning 🇷🇼📊

Students sat diagnostic assessments to guide targeted support through FasterReading & FasterMath. With our #AI tool #LearnLens, teachers can now mark assessments faster & more accurately—turning data into action.

#WeAreRising

[Rising Academies Rwanda @Rising_Rwanda]

🚨 Missed our booth at #GAISAfrica2025? Don't worry @risingacademies is one of the 9 AI Innovators in Education showcasing cutting-edge work! 🚀 Come say hi at Booth 17 & learn how we're shaping the future of learning with AI. 🔍

👉 Find us at Booth 17! #AI #EdTech #Innovation

[Rising Academies @risingacademies]

Join us at the Global AI Summit on Africa (GAISA2025)!
📍Kigali, Rwanda
📅April 3 - 4

Rising has been selected to exhibit at GAISA2025, co-hosted by the @wef & @c4ir_rw .

We’re honored to have the opportunity to showcase education-driven innovation in AI, alongside trailblazers from across the continent in the Innovation Gallery throughout the duration of the conference.

@Rising_Rwanda @ICTChamberPSF @Rwanda_Edu
#GAISA2025 #Rising #YouthInTech #AIforAfrica #Innovation #AfricaTech

[Rising Academies @risingacademies]

On International Women’s Day, we proudly recognise and celebrate the extraordinary women who make us Rising.

Inspirational women like Florence (pictured), who joined Rising in 2016 as a teacher, progressed to school leader and later became a coach supporting school leaders. Over the years, Florence has impacted the lives of hundreds of girls and young women across Sierra Leone. As a school leader, her female students would say:  “I want to be like Auntie Florence.” In her, they had a powerful role model of female leadership. A leader who is kind and joyful, as well as strong and determined. Florence is a force of nature, and she instills in all young people a sense of purpose and potential. For young women, she broadens their horizons and challenges them to imagine a bigger, bolder future for themselves. To this day, Florence’s former students continue to seek her guidance and advice:

“I believe in giving voice to girls and young women, and empowering them to think beyond stereotypes - helping them to unlock their full potential and create brighter, more promising futures. Women are resilient, and I’m grateful to play this role impacting their lives”.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we proudly recognise Florence and the many women across Rising: from our incredible teachers, coaches and managers, to our inspirational leadership team; their unwavering dedication to student learning and their belief in the transformative power of education are shaping our shared future for the better.

#WeAreRising #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay

[Rising Academies @risingacademies]

Rising’s Owen Henkel will be live on stage at @SXSWEDU for a special edition of the @EdTechnicalLabs Podcast, “Evidence Eats AI for Breakfast”.

This session will delve into the latest research to explore where AI is truly making an impact on the educational landscape and where it still has room to grow.

Owen will be joined by co-host Libby Hills from Jacob's Foundation and panellists Kristen Eignor DiCerbo from @khanacademy and Peter Bergman from Learning Collider.

If you're attending SXSW EDU you can catch the session live at 11.30am CT.

https://t.co/rPrbLSdMak

#AIinEducation #Education #SXSWEDU

[Rising Academies @risingacademies]

Last week our Rwanda team hosted representatives from the @REBRwanda and @NESA_Rwanda to provide an in-depth session on the services, learning programmes and tools that Rising Academies offers.

The meeting’s focus was on showcasing how Rising’s AI-powered solutions can enhance education by supporting students with personalized learning and help teachers with lesson planning, assessment automation and classroom strategies.

The team provided live demonstrations of Rori (our WhatsApp chatbot math tutor), Zuri (our new WhatsApp Teaching Assistant), LearnLens and Bambai+ - highlighting their impact on learning and teaching and discussing ways in which strengthening collaboration between Rising Academies and implementing agencies (REB and NESA) can enable these innovations to be scaled effectively.

Rising’s AI education solutions are currently being tested in 19 schools across 7 districts in Rwanda.

#WeAreRising #AIinEducation #Education #Rwanda

[Rising Academies Rwanda @Rising_Rwanda]

Now, @Rising_Rwanda, alongside @REBRwanda and @NESA_Rwanda delegates, is showcasing the new AI tools—#Rori, #Zuri, #LearnLens, and #Bambai+—currently being tested in 19 schools across 7 districts.

@Rwanda_Edu @JoNsengimana @ClaudetteIrere @risingacademies @mbanelson

[Rising Academies @risingacademies]

AI-powered chatbots for personalised, scalable learning have huge potential, and it’s great to see this movement gaining recognition.

Honored that Rori, our AI powered math tutor, is featured in this @gatesfoundation article on AI in education. A big thank you to Dr Asyia Kazmi for shining a light on how AI can support students and teachers worldwide.

We are excited to keep contributing to this space alongside other innovators.

https://t.co/Q1dIrkS8wv

[Rising Academies @risingacademies]

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[Rising Academies Rwanda @Rising_Rwanda]

Yesterday, in partnership with @REBRwanda, @Rising_Rwanda concluded a Reflective Workshop with 30 SEIs and 7 DEOs, strategizing Term 2 plans to strengthen Foundational literacy, numeracy, and teaching practices across 7 districts. @Rwanda_Edu