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Read more about the article Transforming Early Childhood Education through Sishu Vatika in Odisha

Transforming Early Childhood Education through Sishu Vatika in Odisha

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  • Post published:June 2, 2025
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Launched in April 2025, the Sishu Vatika initiative in Odisha’s government schools is becoming a game-changer in advancing the state’s Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) goals, under the NIPUN Bharat…

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Read more about the article Universal Preschool: Is This a Dream or Can It Be a Reality for India?
6 years old Rishika, a class 1 student, reacts as she participates in an acitivity during a FLN session as part of the NIPUN programme at a govt. primary school at Judiyan in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, March 2025. Rishika says, "I study in Class 1. My school is very close to my house, so I walk there every day. All my elder brothers and sisters studied in this same school—that’s why my parents decided to send me here too. I still remember the day I got my admission. The teachers gave me a notebook and some stationery. I was so happy—it felt like a special gift just for me! My school is always neat and clean, and I love coming here every day. My teacher, Radha Ma’am, teaches us so nicely. She explains everything patiently and makes learning fun. We play and learn together, and that makes school exciting. When I reach home, the first thing I do is complete my homework. I really like studying, especially maths—I'm an expert at solving maths problems! My mother also helps me study at home. She listens to me read and helps me when I get stuck. Studying in this school makes me very happy. I never want to miss a single day! CSF/India/Srishti Bhardwaj

Universal Preschool: Is This a Dream or Can It Be a Reality for India?

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  • Post published:May 27, 2025
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Rukmini Banerji, CEO, Pratham Education Foundation The years 2020 to 2022 will be remembered for two reasons. One, due to the pandemic, schools remained shut across the country for almost…

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Read more about the article Early Childhood Education in India: Opportunities for Large-scale Reform and Green Shoots from Uttar Pradesh

Early Childhood Education in India: Opportunities for Large-scale Reform and Green Shoots from Uttar Pradesh

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  • Post published:October 23, 2024
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Majority of the brain development happens before the age of six. Neuroscience indicates that early preventive intervention is more efficient and produces favourable outcomes than remediation later in life[1]. Development…

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Read more about the article Unpacking the Life of an Anganwadi Worker – In Conversation with Nidhi Sharma

Unpacking the Life of an Anganwadi Worker – In Conversation with Nidhi Sharma

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  • Post published:October 23, 2024
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Nidhi Sharma, an Anganwadi worker with 17 years of experience, currently serves at the Kishanpur 4 Anganwadi centre in the Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh. In our conversation with Nidhi,…

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Read more about the article Early Childhood Education for Better Learning Foundations – In Conversation with Anustup Nayak

Early Childhood Education for Better Learning Foundations – In Conversation with Anustup Nayak

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  • Post published:July 17, 2024
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Anustup NayakProject Director - Early Childhood Education, CSF Q1. What are some key elements of quality Early Childhood Education ( ECE) and what challenges is India facing in this space?…

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Read more about the article A Conversation with Lata Menon: Challenges and Opportunities for Early Childhood Education in India
Students react as 34 years old Chander Singh Parmar, a teacher, teaches from a "Ankur" workbook during a classroom session as part of the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy programme in a govt. primary school at Bhaniyakhedi village in Kalapipal, Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, India, July 2023. Chander Singh says, "The families nearby hesitated to send their children here, believing that a government school wouldn't provide the quality education their kids deserved. Amidst this challenge, I met a young boy named Sumit. Diagnosed with Down syndrome, Sumit had been a reluctant student. The classroom was a maze of confusion, and he often found solace in skipping classes or wandering away. The traditional methods of teaching, rigid and book-centered, seemed like an insurmountable wall for him. Reading and writing were a struggle. But then, the Ankur mission arrived. It was a daunting journey of understanding, of embracing new concepts and innovative methods, but slowly, I began to master them. And so did Sumit. Today, the classroom resonates with Sumit's laughter, a sound that once seemed like a distant dream. His eyes sparkle with newfound confidence, and he now eagerly participates in discussions. Our bond, once merely that of a teacher and student, has evolved into a cherished friendship. He calls me by my name, a testament to the warmth and trust we share. His battle with Down syndrome is just a part of who he is, not a limitation that defines him. With each step he takes, he defies the odds and marches towards a future that holds promise and potential, a future as bright as the twinkle in his eyes." "Sumit has taught me more than any textbook ever could – the power of determination, the beauty of a unique perspective, and the profound impact a single person can have on countless lives," he adds. CSF/India/Srishti Bhardwaj

A Conversation with Lata Menon: Challenges and Opportunities for Early Childhood Education in India

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  • Post published:January 10, 2024
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Lata Menon (Child Development Expert, Ex-UNICEF) In this edition of The EDge, we interact with education expert Lata Menon to discuss the early childhood education landscape in India. We discuss…

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Read more about the article Findings from CSF’s Research on Early Childhood Education in India 

Findings from CSF’s Research on Early Childhood Education in India 

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  • Post published:January 10, 2024
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India has nearly 80 million children in the age group of 3-6 years. Decades of multi-disciplinary research have firmly established the long-term positive effects of investing in high-quality ECE programmes…

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Read more about the article Early Childhood Education in India – Landscape, Challenges, and The Road Ahead

Early Childhood Education in India – Landscape, Challenges, and The Road Ahead

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  • Post published:August 25, 2022
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In our conversation with Venita Kaul, Professor Emerita (Education), Ambedkar University, Delhi, we deliberate on her vast research experience in ECE, the current state of early-learning outcomes in India, and best practices that we can learn from. She reflects on the role of various key stakeholders, the need for convergence between both ministries, and suggests concrete actions across many levels to improve ECE in the country.

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Read more about the article Assessments in Grades 3, 5, and 8 Could Bring a New Dawn for School Education

Assessments in Grades 3, 5, and 8 Could Bring a New Dawn for School Education

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  • Post published:April 27, 2022
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As schools begin a new academic year, they face the daunting challenge of addressing the learning crisis of the two-year-long pandemic, which comes on top of learning levels that have…

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Read more about the article Engaging Parents in Early Childhood Education

Engaging Parents in Early Childhood Education

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  • Post published:October 29, 2021
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The majority of children from low-income communities in India are far behind grade-level competencies, especially those in their foundational years. As per the ASER 2019 report, 43% of children in…

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