What we’ve learned, and what NPOs should prioritise now
In any crisis situation, leaders have the responsibility of balancing seemingly contrasting needs - bracing for a tough time ahead and at the same time spot opportunities to innovate. In…
‘Everyone should have clarity about goals related to foundational learning’
The draft National Education Policy (NEP) makes very specific comments on our education system. It underlines that “if action is not taken soon, over the next few years then we…
Learnings from States and NGOs on dealing with the foundational learning crisis
“By 2025, all children will gain foundational literacy and numeracy skills by the time they are in class 3,” said Ms. Anita Karwal, chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary…
Changing the Game: Using Technology for Foundational Learning
“Kids don’t know the words. But we catch them with the rhythm.” These words were spoken by Theodor Seuss Geisel, the man we know today as Dr. Seuss. And they…
For the classrooms, we need “little EGRAs” that can be used as a mastery checklist: Luis Crouch (Part 1)
Even as countries are starting to recognize the importance of foundational learning, implementing programs that are successful and scalable is another challenge. Having spent a better part of the last…
“No education policy has made such an urgent case for foundational learning”
Rukmini Banerji, CEO of Pratham Education Foundation, draws on her extensive experience in the field of early learning to look at how the draft National Education Policy (NEP) tackles the…
“No child will go into class 3 without foundational learning”: Gujarat goes into action mode
The state of Gujarat has one of the most well-resourced and capable education systems in the country, with strong institutions in areas such as pedagogy and technology. In recent years,…
An Effort in Designing a Solution for Foundational Learning
Contrary to what one might imagine, ensuring children are able to read with comprehension and carry out simple mathematics operations like subtraction or division is not an easy task. The…
Why Foundational Learning Matters
All parents want for their children to have a better life than what they themselves had. And for a majority in India, the pathway to that life is through education.…
“If children don’t learn foundational skills early, they never catch up…”
Achieving early learning objectives holds the key to India’s future – we try to understand the current constraints and potential solutions. According to the last census in 2011, there are…