Education is a basic human right that works to raise men and women out of poverty, level inequalities, and ensure sustainable development. Worldwide, more than 250 million children and youth are still out of school for social, economic, and cultural reasons. And an estimated 771 million young people and adults lack basic literacy skills, of which two thirds are women. Education is one of the most powerful tools in lifting excluded children and adults out of poverty and is a steppingstone to other fundamental human rights. It is the most sustainable investment.

Through its programs on the right to education for all, RASIT supports national and local governments in developing and least-developed countries, to develop, monitor, and promote education norms and standards.

RASIT provides guidance, technical advice and assistance in reviewing or developing their own legal and policy frameworks and build capacities. As one of its main priorities, equity in education within a country and between countries,

RASIT has been working with development partners to mobilize resources, build and equip schools in rural areas and provide support to teachers, as well as for children and their families.

Science is vital for understanding and improving the world we live in. A good science education will excite the imagination and inspire, develop valuable skills for life and work, and enable people to make informed choices and help shape the future. It is also important for young people to have a positive experience of learning mathematics and quantitative skills, understanding their value and importance.

The job landscape of 2030 will require people to be highly adept at data analysis and computational thinking (problem-solving using computer science techniques), and mathematics has been demonstrated to be one of the best ways to improve such skills. Attracting and retaining young People's interest in science and mathematics remains one of the biggest challenges.

RASIT’s work in science and mathematics education focuses on both the short and long-term needs of students. RASIT’s work can be summarized in the following key principles:
1. All young people study a broad and balanced curriculum, including math and science
2. Curricula and assessment are stabilized and support excellent teaching and learning
3. Teachers have high professional status and there is a strong supply of science and mathematics specialists
4. Students understand the significance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through better careers awareness and guidance and
5. Education policy and practice are better informed by evidence.

As part of its priority around the Future of Education for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development, RASIT is seeking and advocating all governments to consider within their future plans, a commitment to a major review of primary education from elementary to secondary levels and beyond. This review should consider:

1. The role of science and mathematics as part of an education for economic growth, ensuring that learning provides solid foundations for societies to attain the ambition to meet the challenges and achieve sustainable development.

2. Equipping all young people with the foundational skills and knowledge to engage confidently and critically with the societal impact of scientific developments.

3. To ensure that all young people acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in vital emerging areas, including net-zero, sustainability, and AI.

4. To ensure greater opportunity for young people, especially from underrepresented groups, to succeed in STEM.

5. To meet and retain the required number of well-qualified teachers, especially in shortage subjects, through boosting the status and attractiveness of the profession and by making a commitment to high-quality professional development.

RASIT’s commitment to inclusive and accessible education, which is part of the its strategy framework, aims to provide all students with equal opportunities to reach their full potential. RASIT recognizes the importance of this in its education scheme, learning solutions and in addressing harmful stereotypes or limited perspectives.

Young people should have the opportunity to study computing, and it is vitally important that all pupils have equal access to computing, so that they are equipped with the necessary skills for the future. Although many schools worldwide (especially private schools) are making significant progress in computing education, this is not the case for all countries or within a country. Addressing the social and economic imbalance RASIT and others have identified is essential and will require innovative approaches.

To truly transform computing education, teachers need unhindered access to a structured program of professional development.

RASIT’s strategy has been focusing on providing capacity building for teachers and working with its fellow experts on strategic action plans that support educators in understanding how to teach computing effectively. RASIT supports education departments and policymakers in developing their curriculum by moving to curricula with a stronger computer science focus rather than curricula dominated by information and communication technology.

Through its research studies, RASIT works closely with governments, industries, and academia to provide support for education departments in building coherent strategic frameworks to comprehend effective computer education and teaching in order to have the best possible impact on students’ learning and lifelong outcomes.

Attracting young people to Science and Mathematics remain one of the biggest challenges.

Reviewing hundreds of international studies and reports from the year 2000 till the year 2020, RASIT’s comprehensive study revealed how experiences of practical inquiry, especially at secondary school affected the way in which students develop their knowledge and conceptual understanding of science develop their understanding of the norms and values of science enjoy and are more motivated to study science and make progress and see science as a viable career.

RASIT also works on creating collaboration between teachers, industry and academia as a need and necessity to support excellence and professionalism in science and mathematics teaching.

Furthermore, RASIT bridges science-based corporations and institutions (i.e., the future employers) and schools to invest in STEM education for young people. Employers’ support for STEM teaching can help equip young people to take advantage of the opportunities ahead of them and meet employers’ needs for skills and knowledge.