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#NewFilm | Strong Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (#FLN) skills are the cornerstone of every child's learning journey. With growing access to smartphones and low-cost data, how can well-designed, contextually relevant EdTech solutions support learning for every child in India? 🚀 Presenting 'Voices from the Field | The LiftEd EdTech Accelerator Film', where we hear from users and founders of EdTech solutions on how #EdTech is supporting foundational learning in Bharat. 🎬 WATCH NOW: bit.ly/EdTechAccFilm Witness the #SabkaEdTech story unfold through the voices of students eager to learn with technology, parents empowered to support their children’s education, teachers harnessing the potential of EdTech to transform teaching-learning & founders driving innovation to make learning more accessible and impactful for every child! The LiftEd EdTech Accelerator is supported by Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Reliance Foundation and UBS Optimus Foundation as Founding Partners, British Asian Trust as the Programme Leader and CSF as the Design and Technical Partner.  . . #EdTechAccelerator #EdTechForBharat #educationaltechnology #foundationallearning #techforlearning #digitallearning #EdtechImpact #NIPUNBharat #elearning

How can data be leveraged for improved teaching and learning? 📊 While there is strong evidence on how approaches like #StructuredPedagogy and Teaching at the right level (#TaRL) can improve foundational learning at scale, these methods can be successful only when teachers use them daily. To monitor this, we need data. In this insightful blog, Clio Dintilhac from Gates Foundation highlights how data is a powerful tool to enhance teaching-learning in the classroom, improve student outcomes and drive systemic educational reform. She shares global exmaples of data usage in #education and highlights how the challenge lies not just in collecting data, but in making it actionable for real change in classrooms. 🔗 Read here: https://lnkd.in/gg7NA6Q8 💬 How can we ensure data serves its true purpose — to drive meaningful learning improvements? Do share your thoughts in the comments below . . Global Partnership for Education | Benjamin Piper | Dr Asyia K. | Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Hub | Anustup Nayak | Akashi K. #FLN #FoundationalLearning #educationreform #DataForLearning #techforlearning

गोरखपुर में जनभागीदारी को मिला एक नया आयाम! 📚🎉 सभी बच्चों की शैक्षिक उपलब्धियों को मज़बूत करने में अभिभावकों और शिक्षकों की एक अहम भूमिका रहती है। इसी सोच को साकार करते हुए उत्तर प्रदेश के बेसिक शिक्षा विभाग ने गोरखपुर ज़िले के 2500+ परिषदीय विद्यालयों में 'गोरखपुर शिक्षा महोत्सव' का आयोजन किया। सहजनवां विकास खंड के जुड़ियान प्राथमिक विद्यालय पर आयोजित महोत्सव में बतौर मुख्य अतिथि बोलते हुए सांसद रवि किशन जी ने कहा, पूरे देश में बच्चों को निपुण बनाने के लिए पढ़ाई पर विशेष ध्यान दिया जा रहा है। साथ ही साथ उन्होनें अभिभावकों को बच्चों की शिक्षा में अपनी भूमिका निभाने के लिए प्रेरित किया। 📌 ASER 2024 के अनुसार, गोरखपुर में कक्षा 3 से 5 के 50% से अधिक बच्चे अब समझ के साथ पढ़ने और गणना करने में सक्षम हैं – यह बदलाव अभिभावकों, शिक्षकों और प्रशासन के सामूहिक प्रयासों का परिणाम है।  मुख्य विकास अधिकारी संजय कुमार मीना जी भी इस अवसर पर उपस्थित थे। उन्होंने कहा, “इस महोत्सव ने गोरखपुर के हर नागरिक को शिक्षा से जोड़ने का प्रयास किया है, जो हमारे बच्चों के उज्ज्वल भविष्य की नींव रखेगा।” इस महोत्सव में सहजनवां के विधायक प्रदीप शुक्ला जी भी शामिल हुए। उन्होंने कहा कि आने वाले दिनों में उत्तर प्रदेश बुनियादी शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में नंबर एक होगा। निपुण भारत मिशन को जनांदोलन में बदलने की यह पहल गोरखपुर में एक नए दौर की शुरुआत है! Department of Basic Education, Uttar Pradesh | Akhilesh Shukla | India Glycols Limited, Delhi . . #FoundationHaiSahi #Gorakhpur #BasicEducation #UttarPradesh #ASER20204 #nep2020 #NIPUNBharat #UttarPradeshEducation #FLN

#ReportRelease | The LiftEd EdTech Accelerator has been guided by a bold vision — to shape the future of tech-based learning at home for foundational literacy and numeracy (#FLN) in India. In two years, the portfolio has reached over 5 million children, with 2.5 million benefitting directly from Accelerator-driven innovations. Reaching users in 20+ states with the 7 EdTech partners, engagement data trends for the EdTech Accelerator reveal strong adoption: 📊 50% of activated users engaged monthly 📊 50% of these users became weekly active users 📊 57% of weekly active users spent 30+ minutes per week on the solutions. A key goal for the Accelerator has also been to provide qualitative insights and evidence on “what works” when it comes to building #EdTech for FLN in Bharat. 📢 Presenting two key studies as part of the LiftEd EdTech Accelerator: ▪️ ‘Insights on User Experience’ – A qualitative deep dive into how users engage with solutions, covering key aspects of the EdTech lifecycle including acquisition, onboarding, engagement and retention. 🔗 Read here: https://lnkd.in/ghN5kh9A ▪️‘Impact of Acceleration’ – An assessment of how the Accelerator’s interventions have shaped outcomes, highlighting key learnings for future initiatives. 🔗 Read here: bit.ly/LiftEd_IoAccStudy As we continue this journey, we believe that insights from these reports will be instrumental in strengthening EdTech solutions for Bharat. CSF is proud to be the Design and Technical Partner for the LiftEd EdTech Accelerator. LiftEd is supported by Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Reliance Foundation and UBS Optimus Foundation as Founding Partners and British Asian Trust as the Programme Leader. . . #SabkaEdTech #EdTechAccelerator #EdTechForBharat #educationaltechnology #foundationallearning #techforlearning #digitallearning #NEP2020 #NIPUNBharat

🎬 New Episode Alert: Early Childhood Education (ECE) is often regarded as 'Step Zero' in ensuring strong foundational learning outcomes. But where does India stand today in providing quality #ECE? And how can it be strengthened to truly set the stage for a #ViksitBharat? In episode 4 of #NIPUNKiNeev, we hear from Dr. I.V. Subba Rao (Retd. IAS), former Chief of Literacy and Non-formal Education, UNESCO Paris and Senior Adviser at CSF on these critical questions. In this episode, Dr. Rao and Shaveta Sharma-Kukreja (CEO-MD, CSF) focus on: 🔹 The existing ECE policies in India and where action is needed 🔹 Solving for budget constraints for quality ECE 🔹 Understanding play-based learning — a conceptual leap for early learning 🔹 Ministry-level collaboration for strengthening ECE provisions and quality implementation. This conversation is a must-watch for educators, policymakers and anyone invested in India’s education landscape. 🎥 WATCH NOW: bit.ly/NIPUNKiNeev_Ep4 #NIPUNKiNeev is our special series as part of EDge Talks. Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe to our YouTube channel to never miss an update!  . . #BuniyaadKalKi #earlychildhoodeducation #earlylearning #nep2020 #playbasedlearning #ViksitBharat #balvatikas #anganwadis

How can a strong focus on #EarlyChildhoodEducation (ECE) advance India's economic growth and our journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat?🌟 Join us for episode 4 of #NIPUNKiNeev - a special series as part of #EDgeTalks, where we interact with Dr. I.V. Subba Rao (Retired IAS), former Chief of Literacy and Non-formal Education for UNESCO in Paris. In this conversation with our CEO and MD Shaveta Sharma-Kukreja, Dr. Rao shares how quality ECE plays a pivotal role in laying the right foundation for every child - significantly influencing their future academic, social and economic outcomes. Full episode coming soon on our YouTube channel - subscribe today ⬇️ 🔔 bit.ly/CSFYoutube . . #BuniyaadKalKi #earlychildhood #earlylearning #playbasedlearning #nep2020

Green Shoots of Foundational Learning in #UttarPradesh 🌱 In the latest edition of #TheEDge, we take a closer look at how Uttar Pradesh is making strides in advancing foundational learning, setting a strong precedent for large-scale education reform. With focussed interventions, systemic improvements & the dedication of educators and policymakers, the state is seeing promising momentum in its #FLN (Foundational Literacy and Numeracy) journey, as also showcased in #ASER2024 results. This issue also features insights from the field and perspectives from key changemakers like Anand Kumar Pandey (Assistant Director - Quality Unit, Samagra Shiksha, Uttar Pradesh) who are working to bring UP closer to its goal of ensuring every child becomes #NIPUN. 📩 Read the full edition here: bit.ly/TheEDge_UP ↗️ Sign-up for #TheEDge by clicking on the 'Subscribe' button on our website: https://lnkd.in/dEMBCW8E Department of Basic Education, Uttar Pradesh | Ritesh Pandey | Nikhita Agrawal #FoundationHaiSahi #AllStudentLearning #BasicEducation #UPEducation #EducationReform #ViksitBharat #NIPUNBharat

Showcasing the potential of EdTech, innovation and collaboration. 🌟 Earlier this week, we hosted 'LiftEd EdTech Accelerator: Reflections and Beyond' - a convening where we came together with all #LiftEd consortium members, EdTech partners, mentors and prominent names in the ecosystem to reflect on the two-year journey of the LiftEd #EdTech Accelerator in strengthening #FLN outcomes for millions of children across India. Featuring thought-provoking discussions with the consortium members and EdTech partners around scale and impact, the event underlined the Accelerator’s unique portfolio approach in nurturing high-quality, scalable EdTech solutions aligned with the Government of India's national FLN Mission - #NIPUNBharat. Over two years, the EdTech Accelerator has engaged with users in 20+ states, reaching over 5 million children, with more than 2.5 million benefiting directly from features built through the initiative. What further enriched the gathering were the release of two qualitative studies - User Experience and Impact of Acceleration - as part of the LiftEd EdTech Accelerator, and a Fireside Chat with Dr Asyia K. (Gates Foundation) and Rahul Kulkarni (DoNew) on leveraging AI for Education and FLN in the Global South! Swipe for event highlights ➡️ 💡 Here’s to continuing this journey together — empowering every child in Bharat to learn, grow and thrive through innovative, contextualised EdTech! CSF is proud to be the Design and Technical Partner for the LiftEd EdTech Accelerator. LiftEd is supported by Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Reliance Foundation and UBS Optimus Foundation as Founding Partners and British Asian Trust as the Programme Leader. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g96UPwdj Shaveta Sharma-Kukreja | Gouri Gupta | Akashi K. | Bharath Visweswariah | Abhinav Bhatia | Gayatri Suri | Vanita Sharma | Anushree Parekh | Prof. Tarun Jain तरुण जैन | Purnima Ramanujan . . #SabkaEdTech #EdTechAccelerator #EdTechForBharat #educationaltechnology #foundationallearning #techforlearning #digitallearning #NEP2020

LiftEd was set up by leaders across the private sector and civil society as an ‘impact multiplier’ to support the Government of India’s landmark #NIPUNBharat Mission for foundational literacy and numeracy (#FLN). So far, the outcome-based initiative has benefitted 3.3 million children across 15+ states in India. 🚀 Shaveta Sharma-Kukreja (CEO and MD at CSF) and Gouri Gupta (Project Director, EdTech at CSF) were joined by #EdTech and education enthusiasts at the 'LiftEd: Making Bharat NIPUN’ convening in New Delhi yesterday, where experts and an audience of 175+ deliberated on the impact of innovative initiatives like #LiftEd for India's advancement towards stronger foundational learning outcomes. The event was attended by the LiftEd consortium and partners, funders, senior bureaucrats, government officials and other FLN ecosystem partners. "It is gratifying to see all components come together in service of the vision to improve FLN, thus furthering the NIPUN Bharat Mission”, Shaveta shared. It was also our privilege to hear from Abhinav Gopal IAS (Chief Development Officer, Ghaziabad), Dr Asyia K. (Global Education Policy Lead, Gates Foundation) and Prof. Karthik Muralidharan on the way forward for driving long-term, sustainable impact for FLN via quality EdTech for low-income Bharat. Swipe to catch some highlights and read what our speakers had to say ➡️ Learn more here: bit.ly/LiftEdEvent CSF is proud to be the Design and Technical Partner for the EdTech Accelerator and the FLN Technical advisor for the Development Impact Bond (DIB) as part of LiftEd. LiftEd is supported by Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Reliance Foundation and UBS Optimus Foundation as Founding Partners and British Asian Trust the Programme Leader. . . #SabkaEdTech #EdTechAccelerator #edtech #educationaltechnology #foundationallearning #techforlearning #digitallearning

#NewBlog | 🌟 What does it take to prepare learners for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century? As we navigate Industry 4.0 which is characterised by the use of Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, Big Data Analytics, AI and AR, a key opportunity for us today is to ensure that students are prepared for these modern-day advancements through skill-building and knowledge enhancement. In our latest #blog, Dr. Parthajeet Das (Project Director, Strategic Support States at CSF) dives into the the transformative potential of Education 4.0 - a vision that integrates foundational literacy and numeracy with 21st-century skills. He explores how a robust foundation in the early years can empower students to thrive in today's rapidly changing world. From incorporating #DigitalLiteracy to fostering #CriticalThinking, Parthajeet writes on the essential elements needed to build strong foundations for India’s learners. 📖 Read the full article here: bit.ly/Education4_Blog 💡 Tag someone who will find this useful in the comments below! . . #FoundationHaiSahi #21stCenturyLearning #Education4Point0 #AllChildrenLearning #educationimpact