EDUCATION

Even before the Covid-19, there have been numerous conversations about the challenges in India's education system. Lack of access to quality education for all, lack of inclusive education, scarcity of qualified teachers and low focus on life skills -have all contributed to low educational outcomes and lack of holistic development amongst students. The current crisis has further thrown into the spotlight these inherent flaws that have existed over decades, and has further exacerbated these challenges potentially wiping out years of progress.

Furthermore, there is clear indication of shrinkage in funding available to the social sector in the post-Covid world. A study by FSG revealed that funding for traditional CSR activities – not linked with COVID-19 – will reduce by 30 % to 60%. And even the funding that is available for the NGOs is being prioritized towards activities related to COVID-19. Many organisations working in the education space are potentially facing large funding cuts and even a threat to their survival.

Hear from thought leaders and practitioners.

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WHY WE ARE DOING THIS

The education sector is a predominant part of the social impact sector in India. According to the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, 24% of the total registered non-profits fall under education. In a country like our these organisations have been crucial in supporting the government education programs, plugging the gaps. The current crisis and disruption also provides a tremendous opportunity to re-look, re-imagine and reinvent the education in the country. It is critical that as we move past the lockdown, we take into account our learnings and experiences and work together to strengthen the education sector in the long term, and ensure the millions of children receive the best possible education. Through this track we create a convening of organisations, experts, funders and practitioners in the education space to come together and build dialogue linked to specific outcomes and create a space for actionable steps, leading to strengthening of organisations and the sector as a whole.

SESSIONS CONDUCTED IN THE PAST - JULY 3, 2020

  • 11 am - 11.30 am (IST)
    Keynote Address by Roshan Paul (    Amani Institute)

  • 11.30 am - 1 pm (IST)
    EdTech Non-Profits: What Lies Ahead - Funding Scenario and the Future

    Speakers: Anant Bhagwati (Dasra), Bhanu Potta (Worldreader), Maharshi Vaishnav (Educate Girls), Ratna Viswanathan (Reach to Teach, India)

    Moderator: Abhinav Mathur (Million Sparks Foundation)

  • 2.30 pm - 4 pm (IST)

    The Only Way Forward: Enabling Alignment of Head, Heart, Hand and Soul

    Speakers: Chandni Chopra (Simple Education Foundation), Neha Bhatia (SEE Learning India), Oli de Botton (School 21, London), Suchetha Bhat (Dream a Dream)

    Moderator: Srishti Paliwal (Simple Education Foundation)

  • 4.15 pm - 5.45 pm

    Making Education Count - Connecting Education to Employment

    Speakers: Abhishek Gupta (UNICEF), Arunesh Singh (Generation India), Patrick Obonyo (IKEA Foundation), Yashveer Singh (Ashoka Young Changemakers)

    Moderator: Mahamaya Navlakha (Arthan)

  • 6.15 pm - 7.45 pm
    Masterclass: Reimagining Learning During Crisis [Free for all]

    Speakers: Manushi Yadav, Karthik Menon, Mihika Sharma and Siddhesh Mhatre from Pratham

    By Pratham

    Over the past 25 years, Pratham has worked at scale with children across the country on a range of educational interventions and in a variety of learning contexts. Today, as the world confronts an unprecedented challenge, we are leveraging our experience and agility to both navigate the pandemic and continue to fulfill our mission. Using our teams across the country, and by reaching out to government and other partners, we are engaging children through various activities while maintaining resilient communication channels that can be used to support communities beyond education.

    Expected Outcome: This masterclass is our attempt to share our learnings from this period and bring to forefront the challenges that we confronted in our attempt to re-design education programs during the pandemic.

IMMEDIATE OUTCOMES

  • Enable collaboration towards common goals and collective accountability

  • Build a shared understanding on complex issues within the education space

  • Ensure dissemination of knowledge with larger ecosystem, which can inform strategies and policies

  • Build knowledge about career opportunities available in the education sector and skills employers are seeking