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Virtual labs offer governments a fast, scalable way to close the gap.","date":"2026-11-10","read":2,"kw":"chemistry coding programming physics"},{"slug":"kenyas-competency-based-education-equipping-schools-for-practical-learning","title":"Kenya's Competency-Based Education: equipping schools for practical learning","audience":"Government","country":"Kenya","cover":"cv-p1","summary":"How national and county governments in Kenya can use virtual labs to support CBE implementation in Junior School and the Senior School STEM pathway.","date":"2026-11-10","read":2,"kw":"CBC CBE competency-based curriculum IoT Lab Nairobi KJSEA KPSEA junior school pathways senior school STEM pathway"},{"slug":"stem-in-nigerias-basic-and-secondary-education-a-role-for-digital-labs","title":"STEM in Nigeria's basic and secondary education: a role for digital labs","audience":"Government","country":"Nigeria","cover":"cv-p11","summary":"With very large learner numbers, Nigeria needs scalable ways to deliver practical science. 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Technology cannot replace teachers, but it can make each one more effective.","date":"2026-11-10","read":2,"kw":"coding programming"},{"slug":"getting-more-girls-into-science-and-technology","title":"Getting more girls into science and technology","audience":"Government","country":"","cover":"cv-p17","summary":"Girls are under-represented in STEM in many African countries. Practical, confidence-building experiences early on can change that.","date":"2026-11-10","read":2,"kw":"bootcamp holiday programme coding programming pathways senior school STEM pathway"},{"slug":"school-connectivity-the-foundation-for-digital-science","title":"School connectivity: the foundation for digital science","audience":"Government","country":"","cover":"cv-p30","summary":"Connecting schools to the internet unlocks digital learning. 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