In the heart of our communities, where challenges often overshadow potential, lies a transformative opportunity: social-emotional learning (SEL). Imagine classrooms buzzing with resilience, empathy, and collaboration places where students not only learn academic skills but also develop the emotional intelligence

Introduction:

The Madhi Foundation’s work is shaped by a strategic vision: "Foundational learning first, so every child can thrive."

Achieving foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) across government schools in Tamil Nadu requires a comprehensive approach that influences mindsets, practices, and understanding at

Attaining foundational literacy and numeracy for ALL children is both a state and national priority. Carrying out regular student assessments to measure learning levels of children is essential to tracking progress towards achieving this goal.
In light of the

Exploring India's journey of transforming primary education through systemic reforms, inclusive policies, and the pursuit of equitable and impactful learning for all children.

Have you ever imagined what it might be like for a nation to come out of the

"கற்றோருக்கு சென்ற இடமெல்லாம் சிறப்பு, கல்லாதவன் கண்ணிருந்தும் குருடன் ஆவான், பிச்சை புகினும் கற்கை நன்றே’ போன்ற எடுத்துக்காட்டுகள் கல்வியின் சிறப்பை நமக்கு உணர்த்தும்.கல்வியே சமூக மாற்றத்திற்கான அடித்தளம் என கூறி வருகிறோம்."

ஆனால் தமிழகத்தில் குழந்தைகளின் கல்வி என்ன நிலையில் உள்ளது? தமிழகத்தின் அனைத்து பகுதிகளிலும் பள்ளி கட்டமைப்பு மற்ற மாநிலங்களை ஓப்பிடும்

Every day, we navigate a series of roles, each tailored to fit the social and professional spheres we inhabit. From the clothes we choose to the language we adopt; each act is a performance tailored to the audience before us.

With the policy focus on foundational learning and increased emphasis on data-based decision making, the debate has shifted from ‘To assess or not to assess’ to how to utilise assessments to drive learning (Chan et al, 2021). This piece aims

The United Nations defines capacity-building as “a process of developing and strengthening the skills, instincts, abilities, processes, and resources that organisations and communities need to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing world. An essential ingredient in capacity-building is a

‘Enjoy English’: An innovative Ed tech project
How did we learn our mother tongue, our first language? Did we learn the ABCs of it and how to form words and then read, write and speak the language? Were we taught ten

It’s been two years for me as an Associate for Content Development and Capacity Building at Madhi, and in this time I have had numerous opportunities to create grade, context, and level-appropriate content for children across Tamil Nadu, but I