About – Knowing Doing Network

About us

The Knowing-Doing Network (KDN) is a global, interconnected community focused on transforming education systems to ensure all children and young people develop the skills they need to thrive. Coordinated by the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at Brookings, the KDN brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, funders, and educators from around the world to promote shared learning, joint research, and sustained collaboration to drive systemic change.

Our drivers of transformation

Capacity

Greater understanding and availability of evidence, resources, and supportive structures to implement effective, contextually relevant education policies and practices.

Commitment

Increased collaboration among local and global actors to cocreate, fund, implement, and evaluate solutions that are evidence-based and responsive to local needs.

Cohesion

A sustained vision and engagement across organizations, sectors, and geographies to align strategies and drive systemic, lasting change.

The KDN
Coordinating Group

The KDN Coordinating Group plays a vital role in shaping the network’s development, deepening engagement, and supporting collective growth. Drawn from across KDN’s diverse member networks, the coordinating group brings insights and leadership to strengthen shared learning and collaboration across the network.

The coordinating group of the Knowing-Doing Network, March 2025-2026. From top left: Ana María Raad (Chile), Ángela Bravo Chacón (Peru), Arushi Sharma (United States), Edem Dorothy Ossai (Nigeria), Jamila Razzaq (Pakistan), Jennifer O'Donoghue (United States), Jon Fish Hodgson (South Africa), Laura Nóra (Brazil), Mary Otieno (Kenya), Nariman Moustafa (Egypt), Nasrin Siddiqa (Bangladesh), Ng'ang'a Kibandi (Kenya), Richaa Hoysala (United States), Thinley Choden (Bhutan)