A need to better understand how to strengthen formal coordination for education in emergencies and protracted crises has led to research focused on the following central question: how can humanitarian and development actors more effectively coordinate planning and response to strengthen education outcomes for children and young people affected by crises? This synthesis paper draws together evidence from the Global analysis report and from across country case studies conducted on Bangladesh, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Iraq and Syria, chosen as they have an existing programme supported by Education Cannot Wait; and a major international coordination presence. In addition to presenting findings, included here are recommendations for actions that can be taken by key stakeholders, including governments, country-based education providers, and global humanitarian and development actors.