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Education is the key that unlocks countless doors, ignites the flames of curiosity, and empowers individuals to shape their destinies. It is a fundamental right and a transformative force that has the power to improve lives, strengthen societies, and drive progress. In this blog post, we will delve into the profound importance of education, exploring…

One of the most exciting aspects of university life is the opportunity to connect with a diverse range of people who can enrich your experience both personally and professionally. Whether you’re an extrovert or an introvert, building connections and fostering relationships is an integral part of your university journey. This article delves into ways to…

In the book “Powering a Learning Society During an Age of Disruption”, Dr. Rukmini Banerji’s chapter highlights how community-based learning assessments can help to raise awareness at the local level, and influence policies at the macro level. Drawing from 20 year’s of Pratham’s experience in India and the recent pandemic crisis, she discusses the possible…

Dr. Rukmini Banerji was quoted in this Forbes India article that talks about the flip side of digital learning regarding children who have been unable to access the most basic forms of online education in this pandemic. The article titled ‘India’s schools ‘cannot pick up where they left off’ after Covid’ focuses on the impact…

Pratham’s Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach was recently featured in The Economist. The article titled ‘Covid-19 creates a window for school reform in Africa‘ covers the TaRL programs being run in African nations to strengthen children’s learning levels. Citing Botswana’s example, the article says, “They borrow from a technique pioneered over two decades…

Pratham Education Foundation and Liver Foundation have collaborated for an initiative called Pora Lekha (পড়া–লেখা) to strengthen the primary education system in 22 villages of Nagari Gram Panchayat (GP), targeting about 800 children aged 5 to 10 years. The plan entails employing the mothers in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and equipping them to support children’s learning.…

Pratham’s vocational training program, Pratham Institute, has won the Indian Chamber of Commerce Social Impact Award 2021 in the ‘Employment-enhancing Vocational Skills’ category. The award was given to Pratham Institute for its new ‘Hybrid Skilling’ model which employs a mix of digital and in-person vocational training. Pratham Institute has implemented this model across youth communities…

This blog was originally posted on the UNICEF blog website and can be found here: https://blogs.unicef.org/evidence-for-action/how-can-assessment-foster-learning-as-schools-reopen/ During COVID-19 related school closures, at least 463 million children had no access to remote learning (digital or TV/Radio). This crisis not only affects overall learning levels, but increases gaps, with the learning of children from disadvantaged households more…

During my six months interning with the Program Management Group, I had the opportunity to work with just a few of the smart, passionate and inspiring people who make Pratham the organization it is. While I got to explore many aspects of what PMG does, I mainly worked on research and evaluation components of Pratham’s…