#LagosLearnsTogether

The Lagos State Government is united in supporting families, educators, and schools during and post COVID-19.

These are hard times - and we are in this together.

Parents are learning to handle work and home learning.
Teachers are figuring out new ways to support students.
Schools are striving to create new learning models.

We have a responsibility to our community and access to learning must continue.

This is why we have partnered with leading national and global educators, researchers, institutions, and companies to ensure we can provide you with the support you need during and post COVID-19 crisis.

This platform is for you. The parents, teachers, school leaders, and the students who want support. The resources are free-of-charge - and meet the needs of Nigerian students, educators, and families. We have included apps, websites, webinars, and services that are free of charge for distance learning, preparing for the new academic year, and upon return to school.

We will keep adding to this site on a regular basis, so keep coming back for more and do let us know what you need. We will do our best to find it.

From Abiola S. Ayeni, Director General OEQA

We, Lagosians, are known for our grit and resilience and we will do everything we can to give our children the best opportunities.

This website intends to be your partner as we travel the uncharted waters of distance with blended learning together. This site contains the best free learning resources, and yes, a little humor because laughter is the best medicine in these times.

Let me tell you the story of this website. In February, a friend and education consultant was visiting from Dubai. She was already helping schools figure what to do if COVID-19 came their way and had to close. While we chatted over salads in my office, she asked, “What are you going to do if schools close in Lagos?”

My first thought was,

Why, no? Because we need school!

I’m not ready to teach my children this:

So, I spent a few sleepless nights trying to convince myself that closing schools weren’t going to have to happen here. After all, we only had one case by the end of February.

However, as I watched schools close around the world, I began to think about what we could do to keep the learning going here in Lagos. My colleagues and I decided that anything we did, had to enable schools to come back stronger than ever.

What if we could find the best educational and cultural resources and make them available to everyone?

What if we could offer free professional development to teachers and school leaders on new models of teaching-learning?

What if we could bring the best teachers in Lagos and around the world into your living rooms?

Schools create community and opportunities. This website intends to do the same during this extraordinary time.

Stay tuned for updates, challenges, and live distance events.

Stay safe, and be assured that we will be with you every step of the way

Using this site

Just scroll across the top for whatever you need.
**Parents will** find resources on their page - as well as on the student page.
**Teachers can** also check out the student section for resources to recommend to your class or to enhance your offering.
**Schools** also have resources available to assist your school and teachers.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Dear SDG Friends,

Here is an exciting opportunity from the UN.

We are excited to share a free and exciting opportunity for primary and secondary school Teachers worldwide. Global Schools, an initiative of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, is opening its second cohort of the Advocates program to help schools develop a long-term strategy to implement Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in their curricula. This program will provide support to the Global Schools network of 1,000+ schools, 45,000+ teachers and 850,000+ students in 80 countries, and also extend the opportunity for new Teachers to join the Global Schools network. All teachers are encouraged to apply!

Teachers that apply to join the Advocates Program will receive access to powerful tools and resources, including:

Free online training course and professional development workshops to build their capacity to integrate sustainable development in their lessons, classrooms, and school activities;

Ability to join a global community of practice with like-minded teachers working to implement lessons on global issues, as well as participate in the forefront of efforts taken by the United Nations, government, and civil society in developing and leading a global movement for sustainable development.

A title as a Global Schools Advocate for the UN SDSN.

Support and suggested activities on the teacher’s journey to implement a long-term strategy on education for sustainable development in school communities.

We are calling on teachers from around the world to step forward and apply for this incredible opportunity! The entire program is free for participants, and we invite all committed teachers worldwide to apply if they are passionate about making a difference in school communities and joining a global network of like-minded educators.

We need your support and invite you to share this news with your networks and follow the conversation. Teachers may find the terms of reference and requirements for this position here, and must submit an online application through this link by July 14, 2021.

Apply Now