Sikshana
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Sikshana is a unique grassroots effort at improving learning levels in public schools of developing countries like India. It was started by Sivasri Trust, a small non-profit organization, in Bangalore
, India
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is a developing country with a large and growing population. The challenge of providing primary education to about 250 million children in over 30 different languages is a task that stretches the capacity of any single agency - private, public or the State.
Sikshana uses an inclusive model of participation which brings together all the stake holders in children's education - the local public school, its teaching staff, community of parents, local government bodies, private foundations and volunteers from around the world.
Its unique approach is to apply the management concepts that have been successfully applied in the industry for solving problems of quality and scale.
The State Government of Karnataka
has an 'adoption' program for its
public schools wherein private organizations can partner with the State
in improving the quality of public education. Sikshana started by adopting
three schools in 2001. The project has expanded over the years to
about 130 schools covering 20,000 children.
, Charities Aid Foundation, Give India Foundation, Vibha
and Association for India's Development (Columbus and TAMU chapters).
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
The Scaling Challenge
IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
is a developing country with a large and growing population. The challenge of providing primary education to about 250 million children in over 30 different languages is a task that stretches the capacity of any single agency - private, public or the State.
Sikshana uses an inclusive model of participation which brings together all the stake holders in children's education - the local public school, its teaching staff, community of parents, local government bodies, private foundations and volunteers from around the world.
Its unique approach is to apply the management concepts that have been successfully applied in the industry for solving problems of quality and scale.
The State Government of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
has an 'adoption' program for its
public schools wherein private organizations can partner with the State
in improving the quality of public education. Sikshana started by adopting
three schools in 2001. The project has expanded over the years to
about 130 schools covering 20,000 children.
Partners
Sikshana is supported by Asha for EducationAsha for Education
Asha for Education is a volunteer-run action group dedicated to radical change in India by focusing on basic education, in the belief that education is a critical requisite for socio-economic change...
, Charities Aid Foundation, Give India Foundation, Vibha
Vibha
Vibha is a common Indian name, and originates in Sanskrit. Vibha, a feminine name, means "ray".Vibha is name of Goddess "Laxmi".Vibha means Radiant, Shining, Bright and Bright with hopes,joy etc....
and Association for India's Development (Columbus and TAMU chapters).