The skills and motivation of teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of education. In Uttar Pradesh (UP), the state's efforts under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020…
Uttar Pradesh (UP) has been at the forefront of foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) reforms, addressing unique challenges with innovative strategies and effective on-ground implementation. In this interview with Anand…
Nine-year-old Sumit is the oldest student in his Grade 3 class. Struggling to grasp simple concepts, he often felt lost, as though the lessons were pieces of an unsolvable puzzle.…
Tanu Ram Sishu Vidyalay Primary School (TRSVPS) is located in the Rampur block of Kamrup Rural district in Assam. In this interview, we hear from Puja Chetri (Head Teacher -…
Gouri GuptaProject Director - EdTech, CSF Q1. What are some of the strategic priorities for Central Square Foundation (CSF) to help children from low-income backgrounds learn better? India has a…
Kapil KhuranaAssociate Project Director - School Governance, CSF Q1. The Indian education system has successfully achieved near-universal enrolment in primary grades. However, we are far below universal student learning. Why…
Vinod KarateProject Director - State Reform, CSF Q1. India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recognises Foundational Literacy and Numeracy as an urgent and necessary prerequisite to learning. What is CSF’s…
In this article, we hear from Sonali Khan (Managing Director, Sesame Workshop India) on key experiences and learnings from their work. She talks about their ‘Chalo! Sesame Street’ application, aimed at improving FLN for young children and shares insights into their journey, opportunities and challenges in the EdTech domain, with a special focus on partnerships for scaling impact.
Founded in 2020, Top Parent (TP) aims to address educational gaps among young children by providing essential resources for learning. Collaborating with Dr. Ryan Baker from the University of Pennsylvania, the application uses data analytics to refine content and track student progress, enhancing learning outcomes. This article presents interesting insights from Dr. Baker’s analysis of TP’s student performance data.
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, the role of effective Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM) has become more crucial than ever. Materials, such as beads or number cards, are not…