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Reforms work in a similar way. They take time to bear fruit. Yet, early signs of progress can emerge, nourished by shifts in systems and mindsets, that bear the promise of propelling the reform journey forward. One such reform is the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which positioned foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) as the cornerstone of the entire education system. This policy paved the way for the NIPUN Bharat Mission, a nationwide initiative to ensure that all Grade 3 students achieve FLN skills by 2027. This mission has catalysed action across states, driving them to adopt four cardinal principles of systemic change. This #OpEd by Ashish Dhawan, Founder-CEO of The Convergence Foundation and Founder-Chairperson of Central Square Foundation, and Anita Karwal, Rtd. IAS officer and former Secretary, Department of School Education, Government of India, sheds light on the urgent need to focus on FLN to improve educational outcomes and lifelong learning opportunities for all children. Swipe to read the full article! Shantanu Bhanja | Bikkrama Daulet Singh | Praveen Khanghta | Shaveta Sharma-Kukreja #systemchange #reform #education #nonprofit

Reference the article in #Mint (#HT LiveMint ) dated 25 March 2024, Monday ‘Minimally disrupted schooling can reduce high drop out rates’. The authors deserves congratulations on deliberating and verbalizing the importance of stemming the phenomenon of dropoutism in our schools. While the multiple distinctly divergent systems of #schools that exists in the country which also include grades 1-5, 1-4(Goa Kerela, West Bengal, Daman Diu, Mizoram Meghalaya Nagaland, etc,), 5-8, 5-7, 6-8, catering to age groups of 6-14 years, upto grade 8 i.e. #felementary stage. In #secondary stage, in which some states, include grade 8 and have standards 8-10, others 9-10 catering to age groups 14 & above. These are besides those mentioned in the article. These varieties not only provide the reasons for discontinuation of pursuing education but also variance in student achievments from the different systems, despite investing similar time period and presumably efforts. The need for #equivalence of #schoolboards is a concern to mitigate the disharmony in the nation’s #schooling systems and has been taken up for remedy by #PARAKH. The affiliations given by the school boards to the schools, needs to be stringent. However, the cause for dropping out of the system being apportioned to the above may be a bit simplistic an #explanation. Also, for #all #schools to be #K12 is #resource intensive. Some studies have pointed out, as well my experiences of interaction with #teachers, #parents, #students, #educationists and #intellectuals have indicated that the primary reason for dropping out is eventually, all be it, #sociological, and #financial. The parents (and the students) who do not value the need for #education as a means to earn will never be able to view the #egalitarian aims of education and should not be expected too. The almost perfect non dropping out of schools following K12 pattern may be because the students in those schools are mostly from a #socioeconomic backgrounds where schooling particularly knowledge is #valued. The age groups of dropouts are usually that when the families see the income potential of the child far out weigh the #investment in acquiring education. Consequently these children are diverted towards apprenticeship in #workforce pursuits that will eventually generate money. Therefore, a strong case exist to weave in #vocational educations and #skilling as a choice at the elementary and in secondary education. This has also been prioritised by #NEP2020. This is also a recommendation by #PARAKH to the #schoolboards for giving affiliation to schools under its jurisdiction. Infusing #vocational education and #skilling may help in decreasing the percentage of students population opting out of schools and help reduce #dropouts. #States and the various political dispositions in the states must rise above the immediate political gain and see the importance of #NEP2020 on the future of the students as well as the #national needs.

The Ministry of Education recently announced a new step towards creating a uniform and developmentally appropriate learning environment for all children in India. Starting from the 2024-25 academic year, the minimum age for admission to Class 1 will be 6 years old. This decision, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, prioritises developmental readiness. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. #NEP2020 #Education #SchoolAdmission #NEP #EducationPolicy #preschool [Class 1 admissions, NEP 2020, Indian Education]

The recent increase in Children Missing Education (CME) is a concerning issue, with the latest DfE figures revealing alarming statistics. In this blog, we explore these challenges and the importance of a joined-up approach to address them. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4c6J0k7 #CME #Safeguarding #Education

Agreed Lee Elliot-Major OBE - we urgently need equalising policies. We also need to applaud, support, and strengthen the only one we've already got: the resit policy. We need to challenge the undisguised class prejudice of those calling for lesser quals for poor kids. We need to restore the Tuition Fund in 16-19. And we need individualised disadvantage funding, attached to individualised accountability, instead of disadv not being routinely identified and their funding used indiscriminately.

A shift from Government to Private Schools: Right to Education? 🤔 discussed in the article "Right to Education Act: Universalisation or Entrenched Exclusion?" By: Abhay Kumar, Dr. Sudheer Kumar Shukla, Mary Panmei, Vir Narayan ✏ Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gHkmd4rM 🏫 A significant trend of students moving from government to private schools, it's crucial to consider both the motivations behind this shift and its broader implications. This movement is not just about preference. It highlights deeper systemic issues within our public education system and underscores the growing inequalities in access to quality education. The shift is indicative of weakening support for public schooling, which is supposed to serve as an equalizer in our society. 📉 💬 What are your thoughts on how we can strengthen our public schooling system to reverse this trend? Let's discuss... #EducationReform #PublicSchools #QualityEducation #InclusiveEducation #SocialEquality #RightToEducation #RightToEducationAct #RTE #RTEIndia #Education #ElementaryEducation #NEUPA #NIEPA #PrimaryEducation #PrivateSchools #GovernmentSchool #BasicEducation #BasicEducationUttarPradesh

In conversation with Mint, on how financially literate the youth is and how educational institutions are contributing to adding to this literacy https://lnkd.in/gbXQ9qfF

"A child's voice is the loudest yet goes unheard" Another letter received by LFC presents a thought-provoking message from a passionate student who sheds light on the pressing issues within the Indian education system and the crucial improvements it needs. From outdated curriculum to the lack of practical learning opportunities, this student's insights are a powerful reminder of the changes required to build a more effective and inclusive educational framework. Let's join hands to support these much-needed reforms and work towards a brighter future for our students. 📚✏️ #EducationReform #StudentVoices #FutureOfIndia"

While government action is crucial if we are to close the achievement gap between rich and poor, there are many things schools can do as well. ASCL Primary Specialist Tiffnie Harris offers five principles for building a successful programme in her article in SecEd: https://lnkd.in/eSvAjW93 #education #EducationMatters

McDonaldisation of education "While facilities and quality of education in government schools need to be upgraded, private schools also need to be held accountable to the government and the public." "McDonaldisation may please the nation’s taste buds, but may not be good for its health." My column #WideAngle in The Hindu Education Plus Here is the link to the article: https://lnkd.in/gJUW23TX