Report 1: Research Studies on Early Childhood Care and Education – Status Report on Implementation and Gaps of ECCE in India (With Special Focus on Delhi, Odisha and Telangana)
This section provides a context for the entire set of Research Studies on ECCE, commissioned by Save the Children, India. It presents a review of existing national and international literature on the significance of ECCE, the research evidence supporting its impacts, and various types of ECCE models and programmes from across the globe. Research in […]
Research Studies on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
Save the Children aims to advocate ECCE as a fundamental right for children between the ages of 3 to 6 years. CBPS is commissioned to undertake a comprehensive study to review the status of ECCE policies and programmes in the country implemented by both the private and the public sector.
Midterm Review of M Venkatarangaiya Foundation’s Programme on “Ensuring Education for Children in Vulnerable Areas Across Two States in India”
The MV Foundation (MVF) project on ‘Ensuring Education for Children in Vulnerable Areas Across Two States in India’, was funded by the Tata Trust foundation with the purpose of ensuring universal enrolment and retention of children in schools through social mobilisation and awareness building, to pilot a model of teacher-led systemic change towards child friendly […]
Mid-Term Review of a Tata Trusts Grant to MV Foundation Towards “Ensuring Education for Children in Vulnerable Areas Across Two States in India”
CBPs conducted a mid-term review of a Tata Trust grant to MV Foundation for ensuring education for children in vulnerable areas across two states in India.
Scoping Study for Starting Interventions in Karnataka for Room to Read
Room to Read has been working in India since 2003 in the areas of Literacy and Girls’ Education. In the past thirteen years, Room to Read has helped set up libraries in government schools, trained teachers on literacy instruction, published children’s literature in local language and provided material, academic and life skills support to girls. In 2017, they plan to expand their operations in Karnataka. CBPS is conducting a feasibility study to guide their proposed expansion plans and recommend way forward.
A Study on the Impact of Training on SMC Members and Functioning of the SMC: Evidence from Jharkhand
This field-based study examined the constitution, functioning, effectiveness, roles, and training of School Management Committees in Jharkhand and provided suggestions for improving their performance.
A Feasibility and Validation Study of the Kalikayatna Initiative
This study examines Kalikayatna, a novel learning initiative focusing on ‘how’ children learn, in schools across India. The initiative arose from a need to address absenteeism and non-enrollment. The study also explores its feasibility of expansion in Karnataka.
Interactive Radio/Audio Interventions in Elementary Schools in Karnataka, India: A Policy Simulation Exercise
Advancements in the capabilities and reach of technology have enabled massive adoption of technology in various areas. One example of the same is in distance education programs, with governments and international organisations collaborating for the development and implementation of technology based educational tools to aid the regular teaching process. Amongst the various tools available, special […]
Enhancing Quality Through Technology Based Solutions: A Study of Radio and Audio Modes of Intervention in Elementary Schools of Karnataka
This study analysed the per child expenditure for both radio-based (IRI) and audio-based (IAI) modes of delivery in public schools in Karnataka.
Analysing the Right to Education Act 2009, Rules of Various States
This study looked into various aspects of the new act, to analyse the roles and responsibilities of all the stakeholders under the light of the new norms as prescribed by the new act.