Education

Making education accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful

Poor learning levels in rural and government schools are a major challenge for policymakers and educators. This issue is even bigger in tribal areas, where many children drop out early to support their families. Teachers often lack proper training and support, which affects their motivation. CmF is working hard to improve school environments and teaching methods in government schools and Anganwadis, helping children enjoy learning and build strong foundational skills.

Strategy & Intervention Areas

1. Create Demonstration Sites – Model Schools and Anganwadis

Vibrant Spaces: Bright, fun, and engaging physical environments
Resources: Adding teaching aids and learning tools for kids and teachers
Kid-Friendly Management: Encouraging children to use and manage resources

2. Capacity Building for Teachers and Anganwadi Workers

Focus Areas: Early Childhood Education (ECE), Libraries, and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN)
Training: Programs and short courses for teachers and support staff
On-Site Help: Support to improve teaching methods

3. Scaling Up Best Practices Through Partnerships

Government Support: Technical help at state and district levels
Workshops: Events for sharing ideas and learning
Policy Input: Contributing to education policies

4. Community Engagement for Better Education

School Committees: Training School Management Committees (SMCs) and holding regular meetings
Parent-Teacher Events: Fun school events to connect parents and teachers
Home Learning: Encouraging parents to support kids’ education at home

Journey So Far

Reach: 1,434 Anganwadis and 3,805 schools supported with training and resources
Training Impact: Over 7,000 Anganwadi workers, teachers, and education officers trained in ECE, FLN, remediation, and libraries
Model Sites: 100 model school libraries, 34 district-level libraries, and 350 model Anganwadis created
Children Benefitted: 450,000 students enjoying better classroom experiences