Motivation for students is a topic we’ve often discussed in edtech, yet the reasons for lack of motivation can be incredibly nuanced. For January’s EdTech Ethiopia, we will take a close look at the psycho-social forces impacting young people today, and how that may be affecting their academic performance. This session will feature researchers and experts in the fields of mental health and psychology, working across public and private school settings. We will provide a firsthand look at the latest research and interventions to better inform solution design.