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Streamlining Academic Resources to Improve Early Childhood Education in Uttar Pradesh

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Post published:May 3, 2024
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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.

Enhancing Educational Outcomes through Structured Review Processes: The NIPUN Haryana Story

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Post published:April 3, 2024
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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.

Can Higher School Attendance Shape the Future of Foundational Learning?

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Post published:February 8, 2024
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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.'

विश्व गुरु बनने के लिए मजबूत बुनियाद जरूरी

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Post published:August 4, 2023
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प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के कार्यकाल में उनकी दूर दृष्टि,कड़ी मेहनत और संकल्प के कारण भारत का मान सम्मान पूरी दुनिया में निरंतर बढ़ रहा है। आपदाग्रस्त कमजोर देशों की सम्यक…

Analyzing Global Perspectives on EdTech Policies

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Post published:July 20, 2023
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With a good sense of the state of evidence on EdTech, this blog analyzes EdTech policies of different countries and their approach towards implementation of these policies for school education. Countries of focus here are Singapore, the United States of America (USA), China, and Indonesia, and are chosen for their relevance to the Indian context.

First Principles for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessments

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Post published:July 11, 2023
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Assessments, if utilized effectively, can be a powerful tool for improving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) levels. They not only gauge the progress of a child's learning but also shape and inform teaching methodologies and strategies. By tuning these assessments to be more relevant, reliable, regular, and responsive, we can enhance the quality of education, enabling more meaningful learning experiences for children. Let’s explore how each of these principles shapes the work we do at CSF, driving significant learning outcomes.

G20 Presidency: A Transformative Journey for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) in India

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Post published:July 7, 2023
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This blog aims to shed light on some of the key events that took place during and prior to 4th Education Working group meeting which led to the culmination of the education working group track under India’s G20 presidency.

No ‘brakes’ on learning during summer break!

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Post published:June 30, 2023
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What memories do you have of your summer break? Most of us made our fondest childhood memories during this time. It was a break that all children looked forward to with joyous anticipation- a time to play without care, pick up new hobbies at a summer camp, learn about new things through school assigned activities, visit new places with family and for some of us, catch up with school work and even get ahead on our syllabus. Even teachers looked forward to the same to take a break from their schedules and plan a vacation with their own children. We may also be familiar with parents being a bit hassled with the need to “engage their children productively” often with concealed plans to “cover the syllabus in advance!". Unfortunately, this may not be the reality for the majority of the students attending government schools in the country.

Decoding SAFAL’s Blueprint for Enhancing Learning and School Excellence

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Post published:May 12, 2023
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As per the guidelines laid down in the National Education Policy 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) introduced SAFAL (Structured Assessment for Analyzing Learning Levels) - a competency-based assessment for grades 3, 5, and 8, marking a shift from conventional standardized tests to more comprehensive evaluations.

Working at the Systems Level to Solve the Learning Crisis

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Post published:April 25, 2023
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There have been sincere efforts from government as well as non-government actors, across the globe and in India, to solve the problem of low learning levels among children through programs, projects, and interventions for ‘quality education’ at the school, block, district, and state level. However, the fact that most of them have not led to any substantial, lasting or sustainable impact, visible at a state, or country level is a testament to this challenge being a ‘wicked’ one.