The document discusses a research program called EdQual that aims to generate knowledge to improve education quality in low-income countries. It is a consortium of several universities in Africa and the UK funded by DFID. There are 5 large projects related to curriculum change, ICTs, language/literacy, leadership/management, and school effectiveness. One focus is on the role of head teachers in promoting gender equity and a child-friendly environment. Challenges for head teachers in disadvantaged communities include a lack of training. The research also looks at targeting interventions toward disadvantaged students based on factors like socioeconomics, gender, disability. A TV drama in Kenya aims to disseminate research findings to the public.