As individuals working on systemic reforms in the education sector, we often field questions about the state of our schools. Recently, a concerned citizen asked one of us - "What…
India has one of the largest education systems in the world with over 26.5 crore students. Over the past two decades, efforts by a number of government programmes have led…
At CSF, we strive to enhance our capacity to innovate and implement impactful educational initiatives to support the NIPUN Bharat Mission. In AY 2023-24, our vision towards ensuring quality education…
The Indian EdTech industry has seen many innovative models emerge over the last few years and it continues to remain a vibrant space for growth and innovation. Along with traditional…
Punjab has prioritised FLN since 2008 through the Padho Punjab Padhao Punjab Mission. Despite being the top-performing state in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021, there was still a need for improvement in FLN competencies. In response, Punjab launched Mission Samrath in 2023, targeting Grades 3 to 8 in its first year and Grade 2 subsequently, using the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach to address FLN gaps. By May 2024, assessments showed significant improvements in student competencies across ~19,000 schools.
In India, more than 26 crore students attend over 15 lakh schools, dreaming of a brighter future through education. However, for 90% of these children attending government or low-income private…
Central Square Foundation (CSF) hosted an X (Twitter) Chat on 30 May 2024, where we were joined by experts and practitioners from the education ecosystem to share their reflections on the theme ‘#SabkaEdTech: Harnessing EdTech for Continuous Learning at Home’. This blog features key insights and highlights from the digital discussion.
Uttar Pradesh has made significant progress in early childhood education, designating 95,000 of its 1.8 lakh Anganwadi centres as pre-primary Balvatikas in 67,179 schools. A pilot programme by Central Square Foundation in 45 AWCs revealed key challenges: overwhelming non-educational tasks and confusion due to incoherent educational materials. In this blog, we talk about the introduction of the Calendar Nirdeshika in the state, aimed at streamlining educational resources and processes.
The NIPUN Bharat Mission Guidelines recommend creating a robust review structure and an IT-based child-wise tracking system. In alignment, the NIPUN Haryana Mission has established District Project Implementation Units (DPIUs) to manage the district’s review process, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs). This blog talks about the the review mechanisms in the state and how they help drive continuous improvement in achieving Mission goals, thereby strengthening student learning outcomes.
This blog explores the reasons for student absenteeism at the foundational level (grades 1-3) in India. It also presents a concise call to action for policymakers and all stakeholders to collectively address the root causes and forge a path toward an education system that embodies the spirit of 'learning for all.'