In France, a child from a disadvantaged background is four times less likely to succeed in school. Yet research shows that teachers account for 30% of a student’s academic success — and school principals for another 10%. Investing in educators is one of the most powerful levers for reducing educational inequality.
Founded in 2012, Ecolhuma supports teachers and school leadership teams in transforming education from within. Through peer-based professional development, research-backed tools, and on-the-ground accompaniment, Ecolhuma helps educators and administrators evolve their approaches in ways that give every student, regardless of background, an equal chance to learn and thrive.
Ecolhuma works through three complementary programs:
EtrePROF.fr is a digital peer-to-peer professional development platform for teachers, and ManagEduc.fr is its equivalent for school principals. Together, these platforms support educators in developing their practices through community, research, and shared resources.
Ecolhuma also accompanies schools directly through a multi-year in-person program designed to help entire teams unlock the potential of their pupils, as well as educational initiatives that help students stay engaged and learn more effectively.
Since 2012, Ecolhuma’s programs have reached 200,000 teachers, 3,800 school principals, and an estimated 2.8 million students across France, making it one of the leading resources for educator support in the country, and contributing directly to eliminating educational inequalities.
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