“…PRIMR was designed to include a set of clustered randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which all showed statistically significant effects and provided the GoK with evidence regarding the specific elements of PRIMR that were most critical to program success. Similar to EGRA Plus in Liberia, the PRIMR impact evaluations indicated the success of the base program (Piper, Zuilkowski, & Mugenda, ), a particular effect among the poor (Piper, Jepkemei, & Kibukho, ), and statistically significant effects on both numeracy and literacy (Piper, Ralaingita, Akach, & King, ). Another PRIMR study compared information and communication technology (ICT) options, such as student e‐readers and tablets for teachers, and found that the base PRIMR program with modest ICT at the TAC tutor level was most effective (Piper, Zuilkowski, Kwayumba, & Strigel, ).…”