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आज लखनऊ में @timesofindia द्वारा आयोजित ‘Defining 9 Years of Transformation: From Progress to Prosperity - Uttar Pradesh Leads Ahead’ कॉन्क्लेव में मा. मुख्यमंत्री श्री @myogiadityanath जी के साथ सहभागिता कर उत्तर प्रदेश की विकास यात्रा, सुशासन, निवेश, आधारभूत संरचना एवं जनकल्याण से जुड़े महत्वपूर्ण विषयों पर विचार साझा किए। प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के मार्गदर्शन एवं मा. मुख्यमंत्री जी के नेतृत्व में उत्तर प्रदेश आज प्रगति से समृद्धि की ओर अग्रसर होकर देश की विकास गाथा का नेतृत्व कर रहा है।

What if your EdTech and AI solution could help unlock the next decade of learning for children across India? #ShikshaNext - a Rs 170 Cr bold, multi-donor, multi-year initiative aimed at improving children's learning outcomes - is inviting applications for its #EdTechAccelerator. Through the ShikshaNext EdTech Accelerator, we'll be backing mission-driven organisations that are building evidence-based EdTech and AI solutions that deliver results across languages, grades, and learning environments. If you are: ✅ An early or growth-stage EdTech-AI solution, building to solve student/teacher/system-facing learning challenges ✅ Focused on building solutions for the 4-10 year age group ✅ Designing solutions with a clear pathway to improving student learning outcomes. …then this Accelerator is for you. 📅 Submission deadline: 22 May 2026 Head to the ShikshaNext website now to learn more about the EdTech Accelerator, cohort structure, eligibility criteria and other key details, and start your application today. 🔗 shikshanext.org/edtechaccelera… ShikshaNext is anchored by the @DellFdn , @ril_foundation and the @BMGFIndia as Founding Strategic Partners, Central Square Foundation as Managing Partner, and #PrevailFund and @AnthropicAI as supporting partners. #SabkaEdTech #Fund #Accelerator #CallForApplications #FundApplications #IndiaInnovation #EdTech #PhilanthropicCapital #IndiaEdTech

At CSF #EDuConclave2026, one of the most joyful moments of the day came alive through ‘Masti Ki Paathshala’ — a special puppetry engagement session by @SesameWrkshpIND with Grade 2 & 3 students from Ghaziabad. ✨ Through the playful storytelling and interactive performances of beloved Sesame Workshop characters - Elmo and Chamki, the session beautifully demonstrated how joyful learning can spark curiosity, confidence, and participation among young learners. From laughter-filled moments to meaningful learning, the performance reminded us that foundational learning is most powerful when children are actively engaged, having fun and feeling seen. 💛 At the heart of every conversation on education reform, policy and systems change, are children, and ‘Masti Ki Paathshala’ brought that spirit to the forefront in the most memorable way. Watch the full session now: tinyurl.com/MastiKiPathsha… #Education #IndiaLeads #NEP2020 #FoundationalLearning #JoyfulLearning #EarlyLearning #SesameWorkshopIndia #CSF

[2/2] It was also encouraging to hear from Shri @sanjayjavin, IAS (Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, @EduMinOfIndia) and senior ministry officials sharing their vision for digital learning, multilingual education, NIPUN Bharat, meaningful classroom engagement and collaborative learning at the Symposium. Anustup's session aimed at bringing together global and national partners to share evidence, practical insights & and implementation experiences across key thematic areas, where he shared some examples from CSF's work with states like #UttarPradesh in strengthening the middle cadre. Big thanks to @DeborahKimathi for her insightful session as well, and to all those who attended for their active participation! . . #GlobalSouth #SouthSouthCollaboration #LearningSession #EducationReform #EducationForFuture #IndiaLeads #LearningOutcomes #IndiaEducation #NEP2020

[1/2] 🗣️ "The middle layer comprises of administrative and academic individuals with diverse responsibilities that are often sandwiched between the state and teachers. Unclear job responsibilities, lack of continuous professional development & an over-emphasis on driving compliance are a few of the challenges they face. Our goal should be to help them move from being a conduit for information to individuals who process that information & are able to make informed decisions for lasting impact in education". This is how CSF's @anustup_nayak highlighted the problem statement of Middle Tier Management in the education system at an insightful knowledge-exchange session on 'Middle Tier Reform' at the South-South Learning Symposium convened by @inBritish in partnership with @ncert. Catch some glimpses from the event 📸

At CSF #EDuConclave2026, we hosted an engaging Rapid Fire Session with Dr. Parmod Kumar (FLN State Nodal Officer, @nipunharyana) and Dr. Rukmini Banerji (CEO, @Pratham_India) on: ✅ how they see FLN reforms taking shape in India ✅ what they see as the need of the hour for lasting impact on SLO improvements, and much more! No long answers, No jargon. Just years of experience distilled into a fun, yet powerful conversation. WATCH NOW: youtube.com/watch?v=RPw3VP… @speling_miskate || #Education #IndiaLeads #NEP2020 #SystemReform #FoundationalLearning

[2/2] In #Haryana, the delegation visited government primary schools across Gurugram, Rohtak, Jhajjar and Sonipat districts to see the @nipunharyana Mission in action! Delegates interacted with teachers and FLN Coordinators to understand how the Mission is being implemented at the last mile, and showed keen interest in the state's tech, data-led initiatives such as NIPUN Lakshya Teacher App, Mentor App and the Nipun Haryana Dashboard. 📱 It was also encouraging to hear delegate reflections during the post-visit interaction session with Dr Parmod Kumar (State Programme Officer, NIPUN Haryana Mission) and Dr. Jeetinder Joshi (Joint Director -Administration, Elementary Education, Haryana) - gratitude to all contributing partners! . . #SouthSouthLearning #FoundationalLearning #NIPUNHaryana #GlobalSouthEducation #EdTech #DataForEducation #AfricaEducation

[1/2] As part of the South–South Learning Symposium convened by the @BritishCouncil in partnership with @ncert this week, CSF anchored the Haryana field immersion for an international delegation of senior education leaders, policymakers, curriculum experts, researchers and assessment specialists from 10 countries - including Tanzania, Nigeria, Nepal, South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, the United Kingdom, Ireland and India. 🌍🤝 This symposium, with participation from @ADEAnet, The Learning Generation Initiative, @FCDOGovUK, @UNESCO, @UNICEF, @WorldBank, @BlavatnikSchool, @Cambridge_Uni and @WWHGlobalEd, aims to facilitate knowledge exchange & #GlobalSouth partnerships on key priorities like foundational learning, multilingual education & assessment systems, teacher capacity-building, governance mechanisms and digital transformation in school education systems.

So energising to see this - looking forward to mainstreaming #PublicDisclosure of school-level data to parents and communities in multiple districts and states across India 🇮🇳 #OdishaEducation #nep2020 @SMEOdisha @OSEPA_Official

Thank you Dr. Patnaik for this interaction - we deeply appreciate it. Your thoughtful questions and forward-looking approach towards driving systemic reform in education reinforces the power of the collective! We look forward to more such discussions with you 🤝 #IndiaEducation #nep2020 #viksitbharat #nipun #SabkaEdTech

"The individual assessments of students Jivraj and Aditya on each topic – from learning to excelling – are part of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative by the #Jodhpur district administration and education department officials, with separate reports prepared in a matter of seconds for each student." Read this article by @Hamzwa from @IndianExpress where he talks about the AI Assessments pilot in Jodhpur - and how this initiative is not only helping in generation of detailed, analytical student report cards, but also creating 'School Report Cards' which are being shared with parents for better decision making. 👇 indianexpress.com/article/india/… CSF is proud to have supported Shri Gaurav Agrawal Ji (DC, Jodhpur) and the department on this initiative! . . #SchoolEducation #CSF #IndiaEducation #AIAssessments #TechForLearning

Policy makers and our special guests collectively shared reflections on how FLN and the education system overall can be strengthened to achieve this vision - swipe to read! . . #NIPUNBharat #ViksitBharat #FoundationalLearning #EarlyLearning #EdTech #Governance #SystemsReform #Philanthropy

📌 CSF #EDuConclave2026 was a convening anchored in the sharing of success stories and best practices for #QualityEducation in India - attended by key policy makers, members of the education practitioner community, academia, and civil society. Through various sessions, the Conclave focussed on one core question: How do we ensure strong foundational learning for every child in India, leading up to the Hon’ble Prime Minister's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047? Catch some excerpts! 💬

#News on CSF #EDuConclave2026: दिल्ली में आयोजित 'एजुकेशन कॉन्क्लेव 2026' में उत्तर प्रदेश की शिक्षा व्यवस्था के 'योगी मॉडल' को राष्ट्रीय और वैश्विक विशेषज्ञों ने सराहा है। राज्य में AI, एडटेक और शिक्षक सशक्तिकरण के माध्यम से सरकारी स्कूलों में बड़े सुधार किए गए हैं, जिससे शिक्षा का परिदृश्य बदल गया है। @basicshiksha_up @myogiadityanath @JagranNews jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/…

@sanjayjavin Dr. VK Paul @NITIAayog - There is a need to set quality standards for education, align departments for Early Childhood Education, focus on difficult to reach children and with disabilities, connect education with health

@sanjayjavin - “We must teach well and that is the basic question before us”. #EduConclave2026

@sanjayjavin @NITIAayog @BhartiFoun @CSF_India “The pathway to change for philanthropy - pilot, garner evidence, advocate to work with the system and focus on working with the government” “You need to have staying power 20-25 years to work on education” @AshishDhawanTCF #EduConclave2026 @CSF_India

Dr VK Paul talks about importance of play and the development of trillion brain neurons in 0-3 years of age for children and that is the foundation for life long education @NITIAayog @CSF_India #EDuConclave2026

#EDuConclave2026 Appreciation to @CSF_India to organise thoughtful conclave discussing governance of Govt Schools and K-12 education in India.