Jordan's Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development, the European Union and UNICEF marked the launch of the Schools Teaching for Learning Recovery (ST4LR) programme, a €20 million EU-funded initiative to improve educational outcomes in 300 schools across the country, according to a UNICEF report published on 11 November 2026.

The programme focuses on strengthening children's foundational reading and mathematics skills, supporting teachers, engaging families and communities, and providing psychosocial support. At a launch ceremony at Jabal Al-Shamali School in the Southern Jordan Valley, Dr. Nawaf Al-Ajarmeh, Secretary-General for School Affairs at the Ministry, described it as a practical approach to addressing learning gaps. Marc Rubin, UNICEF Representative to Jordan, said support would help teachers respond to children's learning needs.

Marie Horvers of the EU Delegation to Jordan said the partnership aims to help 20,000 children improve their reading skills and 40,000 children strengthen their mathematics skills. The programme is to run from 2026 to 2029, implemented by UNICEF with the Ministry through Ministry systems in six selected education directorates, supporting Jordan's Education Strategic Plan 2026–2030. It builds on earlier reading recovery initiatives and a mathematics pilot in 12 schools where assessments showed improvement in children's understanding of foundational concepts.