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🔊 ANNOUNCEMENT!! THE BRIDGE TEACHERS FELLOWSHIP IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! “I already teach the British curriculum… so why am I still struggling to get better opportunities?” This is a question many experienced teachers quietly ask themselves. The truth is, many teachers already have: - Classroom experience - Subject mastery - Passion for teaching - Continuous professional growth But transitioning into top international and premium schools often requires more than teaching experience alone. It requires: - Professional confidence - Understanding school culture - Strong communication and documentation skills - Interview readiness - Portfolio positioning - Classroom presence and professionalism And many talented teachers were simply never exposed to these things. That is why we created the Bridge Teacher Fellowship at Schoolinka. A FREE 6-WEEK FELLOWSHIP designed to help experienced teachers refine their practice, strengthen their professional identity, and prepare for the standards and expectations of high-performing schools. APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN - https://lnkd.in/eJnNaHgj Please share with your network, colleagues, and friends. Someone around you may be ready for the next level but simply needs the right opportunity, preparation, and exposure to grow.

Today, on Workers’ Day, we celebrate the people who keep our world moving. But we want to take a moment to recognize a group that often doesn’t get enough attention — teachers. Behind every profession we celebrate today, there was a teacher. Someone who showed up, day after day, to build knowledge, shape character, and open possibilities. At Schoolinka, our work is rooted in this belief: If we want to build a better future, we must invest in the people who prepare others for it. So today, we celebrate every teacher, every educator, and every professional committed to doing meaningful work. Happy Workers’ Day. #WorkersDay #Education #Teachers #FutureOfWork #Schoolinka

Our founder Oluwaseun Kayode shared his thoughts on the Teacher Shortage Crisis in the Teacher Pod. Across many schools, the challenge is already visible. Finding teachers is becoming harder, hiring cycles are longer, and the quality of instruction varies widely from classroom to classroom. If this trend continues, the biggest constraint on Africa’s digital future may not be technology access. It may simply be whether enough children have strong foundational literacy to benefit from it. This is a conversation we need to start having more seriously.

We are excited about the collaboration with Edu. Junction. 3 scholarships to learn Instructional Design are up for grabs.

Today, we are proud to announce the launch of RiseEducators, a four-week financial education initiative for teachers, in partnership with Rise (Risevest) This pilot cohort will equip 500 teachers across Nigeria with: • Practical financial literacy • Savings discipline and inflation awareness • Long-term wealth-building fundamentals • Structured post-training pathways In addition, top-performing teachers in the program will receive kickstarter funding of up to $50 to begin their wealth-building journey. Applications are now open. If you are ready to strengthen not just your classroom, but your financial future, apply via the link below. https://lnkd.in/dpmCTazU When teachers rise financially, classrooms rise — and so does our nation. #RiseEducators #TeacherEmpowerment #FinancialLiteracy #Schoolinka #Risevest

Teachers are not just classroom instructors; they are part of a much larger education ecosystem. And as education evolves with AI, digital learning, and new professional roles emerging, many educators are asking an important question: What does growth really look like for me? At Schoolinka, we believe teachers need clarity, positioning, and future-ready skills to thrive. That’s why we’re hosting a live webinar to be hosted by our founder Oluwaseun Kayode: The Teacher Career Shift: Finding Your Place in the Education Ecosystem In this session, we will explore: • Education as an interconnected ecosystem • Career pathways beyond traditional progression • Why AI literacy is becoming a professional advantage • How Instructional Design is opening new opportunities • A framework to help teachers identify their next step If you’re an educator thinking seriously about long-term growth, this conversation is for you. Thursday 19th, February 2026 6 PM Register here: https://lnkd.in/dkpX2Gbx #TeacherGrowth #EducationCareers #AIinEducation #InstructionalDesign #Schoolinka

Classroom management in low-income and public schools is often discussed as a discipline issue. In reality, it is a context issue. Below are five classroom management principles that are particularly important in under-resourced learning environments. 1. Build structure where life feels unstable For many learners, school is the most predictable space they have. Clear routines, consistent expectations, and steady lesson flow provide psychological safety — and safety reduces disruptive behaviour. 2. Keep lessons active, not passive Large class sizes and limited resources make long lectures ineffective. Short tasks, peer interaction, call-and-response, and simple movement help maintain focus and channel energy productively. 3. Use relationships as a management tool Behaviour improves when learners feel seen. Learning names, listening actively, correcting privately, and separating behaviour from identity build trust and cooperation over time. 4. Focus on clarity, not volume Raising one’s voice may create momentary silence, but clarity creates control. Simple instructions, repeated expectations, and checks for understanding prevent confusion from turning into misbehaviour. 5. Align classroom rules with real life Rules that ignore students’ lived realities are harder to enforce. When learners understand the purpose behind expectations and see fairness in consequences, compliance becomes cooperation. In challenging contexts, strong classroom management is not about control. It is about structure, empathy, and intentional design. Take our free course on classroom management here: https://lnkd.in/eGX-xNK6

Our founder Oluwaseun Kayode speaks about why effective teacher development must build on existing infrastructure to truly scale on #edtechmondays hosted by Mastercard Foundation and Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) Limited (RC 918335) Through our partnership with the @Universal Service Provision Fund, we are deploying teacher training resources and materials on technology investments that already exist in public schools and community hubs across the country. This approach allows us to go deeper, faster, and more sustainably, reaching teachers where they already work and learn. When we build trust and cross-sector leadership across government, technology, and education, the potential to transform teaching and learning at scale becomes real.

Tomorrow, we’re hosting a conversation every educator should be part of. Teaching is filled with stories of impact, resilience, and growth. But too often, these stories stay hidden within the classroom, never translated into opportunities beyond it. 📌 Join us tomorrow for our free webinar: From Classroom to Opportunities: Telling Educator Stories That Open Doors In this session, we’ll explore how educators can: • Turn classroom experiences into compelling professional narratives • Amplify their voice and make their impact visible • Position their work for growth, collaboration, and new opportunities We’ll be joined by Dr. Testimony Olajire, founder of Smartscribbl, a medical doctor, entrepreneur, and storytelling strategist with over seven years of experience helping professionals transform lived experiences into stories that create global opportunities. 🗓 Tomorrow — Thursday, 22nd January 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Zoom 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ds5_5vAA If you’re an educator who believes your journey deserves visibility and value, we’d love to have you join us. #Schoolinka #EducatorStories #TeacherLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth #Education

AI is already shaping how learning happens. This training is not about shortcuts or replacing teachers. It’s about helping educators use AI ethically, practically, and confidently in the classroom. If you’re ready to move beyond curiosity and learn how to teach smarter with AI, join us at the Schoolinka AI Educator Lab. 📍 Lagos | Abuja | Ibadan 🗓 January – February Register here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dWehgEhE