Central Square Foundation

We are working to transform the school education system in India to improve the learning outcomes of all children, especially from low-income communities. To achieve our goal, we provide support and partner with organizations working on innovative solutions in education, as well engage with the system to drive sustainable and positive impact. We also collaborate with other ecosystem stakeholders to build research and create effective proven tools around critical issues.

Our Impact Areas

Foundational Learning

Ensuring a strong foundation

To quality learning for
all Children

We believe all children should attain the foundational skills of reading with meaning and basic math by class 3.

EdTech

Bringing innovation

In education

We believe in using technology-based solutions like personalized learning tools and digital classrooms to support teachers and students.

Private Schools

Improving Learning Outcomes

in Affordable Private Schools

We believe in encouraging focus on student learning outcomes from parents, school owners and policy makers to improve the quality of the private school sector.
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Prioritize, Assess, Remediate, Innovate - mantra for schools as classes resume

The new academic session beginning in April demands urgent focus on bridging the learning gap caused due to school closures during the last year. We highlight the approach schools should now adopt to ensure children’s Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) skills don’t suffer. We also bring you insights from Mr. Vijay Kiran Anand, the first Director-General of School Education (DGSE) in Uttar Pradesh, on what measures have been adopted by the state for school reopening.

The EDge - a monthly newsletter of interesting ideas and work in education reform

SC Gives 2 Weeks to CBSE, CISCE for Class 12 Exam Evaluation Criteria

The Supreme Court on June 3 asked the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) to place on record within two weeks the parameters that will be used to assess the students of class 12. The two examinations were recently cancelled due to Covid-19.

EdMonitor - a weekly round-up of news from school education in India

EdTech Solutions to tackle the Learning Crisis during COVID

CSF is working with key stakeholders in the education ecosystem including the government, investors, and private sector as well as non-profit organisations to make available solutions with high-quality content in vernacular languages for low-income communities. We have curated a database of resources that will be useful in making informed decisions about which EdTech tool serves the purpose best.