News & OPPORTUNI-TIES

Updates about our work, our people, and our sector as well as opportunities to join us in using data to drive change.

Training opportunities

DataDrive2030 often organises ELOM assessor training or train-the-trainer events on our ELOM suite of early learning measurement tools. Ideal candidates for ELOM assessor training enjoy working with children, have some

Early Childhood Systems: Perspectives and Research Webinar Series

Together with Ilifa Labantwana, and Research on Socioeconomic Policy (RESEP) at Stellenbosch University, we are proud to present a webinar series exploring early childhood development systems within a South African

Strengthening Early Learning Through Data: Funder Symposium Insights 2025

Funders are a pivotal part of the early learning ecosystem, as their investment decisions shape which solutions are supported, strengthened, and scaled. On 14 October, DataDrive2030 convened a focused group

DataDrive2030 Releases Technical Manuals for Grade R Assessment Tools

Rigorous technical documentation now available for the ELOM-R measures that reliably predict early academic success DataDrive2030 has published a comprehensive suite of technical manuals for the ELOM-R (v1) assessment tools,

ELOM 4&5 Technical Manual Updated: Enhanced Age Band Standards and Proven Predictive Power

We’re delighted to share the newly published 4th edition of the ELOM 4&5 Technical Manual. There are three key new updates in this edition since this Technical Manual was last

ELOM in Practice Webinar Series

A webinar series sharing real-world lessons from ELOM users across South Africa DataDrive2030’s ELOM in Practice webinar series brings together ELOM users and partners to share practical lessons from the

What We’re Learning About Better Hiring in ECD

At DataDrive2030, we’ve always known the practitioner matters. Our Positive Deviance Initiative shows that it’s not just what children are taught, but how (and by whom) that shapes their learning. Responsive, intentional, engaged practitioners

CLOSED | Request for proposals: PR & Communications for the Thrive by Five Index 2024

On behalf of the Thrive by Five Index partnership, we have issued the below Request for Proposals (RFP) for Public Relations and Communications services. The purpose is to build awareness