How Crisis-Proof are Private Schools?
For private schools at the bottom of the pyramid, school closures due to COVID-19 and its economic consequences will pose a serious challenge COVID19 Impact on School Continuity “This is…
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…
Enabling Home Learning for Children Using EdTech
The lockdown has impacted nearly 250 million school-going children. However, school closures does not have to mean that learning among children suffers. There is a wide array of EdTech solutions available that cater to the specific needs of parents, teachers, and children.
‘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…
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Making EdTech Systematically Reach the Last Mile
When technology first began to be used in schools, it was limited to setting up computer labs to equip students with basic computer skills. Since then, EdTech interventions have evolved…
Learning Poverty: A New Kind of Poverty Facing India’s Children
Imagine this. A young child studying in a primary school in a remote location in India, getting access to good quality education and learning all important skills that can change…
“SEQI is a forward-looking instrument”: NITI Aayog’s Alok Kumar explains how the new index can help states improve education
n order to facilitate the provision of quality education in India, NITI Aayog launched the School Education Quality Index (SEQI) last month, which evaluates the performance of states and union…
A Silent Revolution: Transforming Primary Education in Haryana
Critical to a good foundation for any child’s education is a grip on the language, which is the medium of instruction in school. Teaching to develop a strong foundation in…
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…