Foundational learning first, so every child can thrive!

SYSTEM REFORM: OUR APPROACH

We believe foundational learning outcomes in government school systems can be improved at scale if two key levers are addressed: quality of education in schools (supply) and parental awareness (demand) and involvement in their children’s foundational learning years. Our approach addresses both: strengthening government school systems and empowering parents to engage more deeply in their children’s learning and well-being. This ensures schools deliver better foundational education, with parents as active allies..

SUPPLY SIDE: Working with Government Systems

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Foundational Learning Improvement Programme (FLIP)

Madhi's Foundational Learning Improvement Programme (FLIP) is guided by a 6T framework, shaped by our experience with large state systems. We believe that meaningful reform requires addressing all six elements cohesively, ensuring they work both individually and together. Without this integrated approach, any effort to improve foundational learning outcomes risks falling short. In Tamil Nadu, our system reform work is directed through the steady 5 year foundational learning mission Ennum Ezhuthum.

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DEMAND SIDE: Working with Parent Communities

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Communities Enabling Foundational Learning (CEFL)

Parental involvement is crucial to a child’s educational success, yet it remains an under-addressed area in education reform, especially in low-income communities. Research shows that with active parental support, students are 81% more likely to graduate high school, while 34% may drop out without it. CEFL (localised as 'Veedum Vizhippum' in Tamil Nadu) brings together parents and caregivers to build awareness about the importance of foundational learning, strengthen their ability to support learning at home and engage with schools, and empower them to become allies in ensuring every child receives an equitable, high-quality foundational education.

ED TECH FOR FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING

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ENJOY ENGLISH

India’s first AI-powered bilingual app for foundational communicative English, designed for first-generation English learners, blends technology with the natural language acquisition process. Aligned with national and state guidelines, it offers joyful, contextual videos, peer learning spaces, and interactive games. Teachers benefit from easy-to-use tools to schedule, track, and teach effortlessly. With a mission to impact 3 million children by 2035, it redefines how children from low-income, low-exposure to English backgrounds begin their English leanring journey, replacing fear with joy.

IN THE WORKS

At Madhi, we're always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in education reform. Our New Initiatives portfolio brings to life fresh, forward-thinking projects in collaboration with the Department of ICDS and other visionary partners. These initiatives are at the exploratory stage, but they carry the potential to create lasting impact.

The School Transformation Project

The School Transformation Project

Our School Transformation Project responds to direct requests from schools, both aided and private, and organisations seeking deep, school-wide change.

VallamAI

VallamAI

VallamAI is a bilingual, AI-powered teacher-support application piloted across Madhi's District Accelerator for Early Learning (DAEL) sites.

Strengthening the Anganwadi Ecosystem with ICDS

Strengthening the Anganwadi Ecosystem with ICDS

In close partnership with the Department of ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services Scheme), Madhi is leading two critical efforts: Supervision App for Frontline Officials and Supporting School Readiness.