Sikshana

An effort at a breakthrough in the public education system

Vision

To evolve a sustainable and replicable model for an effective and decentralized public education system based on good management practices

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Core Concepts

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Work from within the system to enhance learning levels

 Focus on motivational efforts    Provide essential inputs Train, Guide and Empower schools Implement cost-effective innovative ideas © 2003 Sivasri Charitable Trust

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Core Concepts

Apply proven management techniques: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ Set quantifiable and measurable targets Assess periodically against goals Apply the ROI Concept Implement Total Quality Management © 2003 Sivasri Charitable Trust

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In brief, Sikshana is

    A 'Facilitator' rather than a 'Provider' in schools An integrated program for basic skills A volunteer driven program A logical step towards empowerment of schools and communities leading to the decentralization of the process of delivery of education

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Sikshana is not

      An alternate education model Hierarchical in structure A 'Top Down' provider of solutions Centred around pedagogy A program in which volunteers teach Into frills in the deployment of resources © 2003 Sivasri Charitable Trust

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Profile of a Sikshana School

A Sikshana School is one: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ which voluntarily comes forward to participate in the program with aspirations which is willing to analyse and find its own solutions to problems with guidance and support which is willing to set and work towards quantified goals which seeks and uses resources efficiently, commensurate with goals set in which the teachers strive to work as a team along with the parents and the community to achieve the goals where motivation of the teacher and the child towards excellence becomes the focus of all plans and activities

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What Sikshana does

           Supply books/ note books, teaching aids etc Motivate kids to excel through prizes and scholarships Deploy additional teachers towards a 'teacher-per-class' norm Train and motivate the existing staff for better performance Fund a kid’s education through High School Build additional class rooms where space is critical Improve the environment in the existing class rooms Ensure power, water supply and sanitation Organize a strong library movement Provide PC’s and multimedia content Organize sports, cultural events and educational tours © 2003 Sivasri Charitable Trust

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Accomplishments

     Growth to a level of 28 schools/ 8500 kids in four years Marked increase in enrolment in all schools Motivated teachers set and work towards clear targets 100% pass rate in 7 th Std public exam in all schools, with increasing average marks Through improved image, schools have initiated reverse migration from neighbouring private schools © 2003 Sivasri Charitable Trust

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Accomplishments

    Launching of “Book Expeditions” and “Dictation Hours” to enhance reading and writing skills Organized TQM program for all teachers, resulting in greater awareness of Quality concepts Introduction of PC's and multimedia based teaching in selected schools Initiated school based quantitative assessments; significant increases seen during 2004-05 © 2003 Sivasri Charitable Trust

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Measurement of Impact

 A model* developed by Azim Premji Foundation is being used for quantitative assessment of schools.

*This has since been adopted by the Government too as a part of their program of Quality Assurance  Test is conducted by an independent agency  The schools show different levels of improvement on account of unique social/ local conditions  A reasonably good indication of the impact is obtained by averaging the figures over a cluster of schools

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Impact on City Schools 2004-05

         K Layout 95 (41) Chandranagar 94 (56) CKSAndra 81 (66) Gubbalala 95 (57) Srinivasa Colony 94 (69) Ittimadu 80 (51) Arehalli 76 (46) Khalli 68 (66) Vasanthapura 88 (35) Average : 86 (54) © 2003 Sivasri Charitable Trust

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Impact on KP Schools 2004-05

          HSHalli 69 (52) Uyyamballi 64 (39) Attihalli 63 (60) Cheelur 82 (72) Halasuru 59 (39) Aralalu 50 (44) Jyothi Colony 42 (25) Padavanagere 54 (50) Hulibele 87 (60) Chowkasandra 66 (66)

Average 64 (49)

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A Case Study in Arehalli- Before Sikshana

      Total strength was at 220 – Grade VII had 13 70% pass VII Grade open exams with highest score at 60 Poor reception to VII Grade kids in High Schools nearby Low morale among staff Kids are disinterested in attending school Community indifferent to the conditions in the school © 2003 Sivasri Charitable Trust

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A Case Study in Arehalli- After Sikshana

         Total strength goes up to 320 – Grade VII to 35 All kids pass VII Grade open exams, highest score reaching 85 First reverse migration from private schools on merit High morale among staff; willingly work beyond hours Kids throng the gate before the start bell; a positive trend First kids with scholarship reach professional courses holding out hope for the rest Alumni concept being seeded Image enhancement to a level where private high schools in the area 'scout' for kids from the school Significant increase in community participation marked by an attendance of 800 on the School Day

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Recognition and Support

  Appreciation from the President of India Accreditation and approval from Credibility Alliance, GIVE foundation, Asha for Education and AID, USA   Mr. Ramamurthy (founder of Sikshana) with Hon. President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Corporate Support from HP, Aztec SW, British Airways etc., Support from Azim Premji Foundation for quantitative assessment of schools

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Goals for 2006-07

      Raise adequate funds to support  Learning level enhancement efforts in all schools     Deployment of teachers Improvement of infrastructure in critical cases Scholarships to avoid drop-outs Adoption of more schools Increased ‘empowerment’ at all the schools to think, generate and implement own ideas to improve performance Increased use of technology for achieving goals Strengthening of volunteer base Start at least one other node in the State Study feasibility of franchising Sikshana

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To meet the goals ..

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e need support through  Synergy with other NGO’s involved with the public education system at primary level  Individual / Corporate contributions  A large volunteer base  Mentors at other places to replicate Sikshana

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Request for support

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Evolution of Sikshana

50 Schools 1 st Phase 13 in Bangalore 2nd Phase 15 in Kanakapura

Start 2001-03 3000 Children

3rd Phase 22 New schools

Start 2004-05 8500 Children -

Start Depends on funding -Preferred Locale: Kanakapura

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Funding under Sikshana

 1: Motivational inputs for Learning Level Enhancement Motivational inputs are the CORE of Sikshana. Availability of these resources is critical and gets the highest priority for every school; the exact expenditure under each head however may vary depending on the specific requirements for a school Library / MM 2000 Annual prizes 2000 Spot prizes 2000 Annual/ R day Functions 2000 Field visits 3000 Educational kits 2000 Examination expenses 2000 School / class room maintenance 1000 Other discretionary efforts 4000

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Funding under Sikshana

2: Deployment of Teachers This is done when there is an unacceptable delay in hiring of Government teachers. These teachers, rotated among the schools depending on need, cost: Rs 12,000 per annum for level I teacher (Grade 1-3) Rs 24,000 per annum for level II teacher (Grade 4-7) 3: Sikshana meets and competitions 4: Scholarships 5. Program monitoring expenses 6 Construction of class rooms/ Other Infrastructure 7 Induction of Technology and new Concepts

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Contacts

For more information about Sikshana or for any further details please contact "ES Ramamurthy" at [email protected]

“Karthik Sriram” at [email protected] Or visit www.sikshana.org

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Proposals for Funding

CATEGORY 1- Program Expenses

City Schools: 

Number: 12 + One under hold

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Active Strength: 3200 Program expenses @ 12 x 20k: 240 k Teachers: (8 trained and 4 untrained) @12 x 20k: 240 k KP Schools:

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Number of schools: 15 + One under hold

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Active Strength: 4000 kids Program expenses @ 15 x 2 x 12: 360 k Monitoring expenses @ 20 x 12: 240 k

Total: Rs 1080K / $ 25,000

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Proposals for Funding

CATEGORY 2A- Other Item Based Support

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Scholarships: 20 (UP Schools) x 3 (kids per school) x Rs 150 pm: Rs 108 k * {To prevent drop outs at the high school level} Sikshana Level Meets and competitions: Rs 100k *

* These are presently funded on a year to year basis through other donors/ voluntary efforts

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PC accessories: 8 x Rs10k: Rs 80 k** We have an offer of one PC each for 10 of our schools. These are likely to be in position by June 06. To commission them, we need accessories like Furniture, UPS etc., besides electrification, as 8 of the schools do not have the infrastructure. This is an one- time requirement for the current year.

** One time expense

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Proposals for Funding ●

CATEGORY 2B- Other Item Based Support Provide paid help / cleaning after mid day meal to reduce the lost time in class room:

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City schools: Rs 350 pm x 12 x 12 = Rs 50 k Presently luncheon service is a big hassle as the kids have to spend more than an hour cleaning up the service area and the vessels, cutting into the time for class room work. The idea is to engage a local person for this work. There is a good chance of this being taken up by the local community over a period of time.

Use of

a ‘paid’ mentor for KP schools in addition to volunteering @ Rs 15k pm: Rs 180k KP school program is an 'Away Center' for Sikshana, run entirely through volunteers. It is felt that the concepts may be implemented more effectively , if we can deploy a 'professional mentor' in addition- typically a Master's Degree holder in Social welfare who hails from this area. This could be on a contractual basis.

Total : Rs 518 K

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Proposals for Funding

CATEGORY 3 - Infrastructure Playground preparation and sports/ arts materials: Cost @ 5k per school for 28 : Rs 140 K Additional Class room space in CKSandra and Arehalli: Cost of 750 sq ft x 2 : Rs 1200 K*

* With this class room requirement for the present set of 28 schools will be completed Total : Rs 1340 K ** ** One time expense

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Proposals for Funding ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

CATEGORY 4- Phase III Increased coverage through more schools Cost of Program expenses* Cost of Management **

* Depends on number of schools adopted ** Depends on strategies to be adopted © 2003 Sivasri Charitable Trust

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Proposals for Funding Summary

(Amount in Rs K) Recurring Expenses One Time Expenses Program expenses – City Schools 240 PC Accessories 80 Program expenses – KP 360 Infrastructure – Minor 140 Volunteer Teachers – City Schools 240 Infrastructure – Major 1200 Monitoring expenses- KP 240 Scholarships 108 Sikshana Meets- Competitions 100 Local Help 50* Mentor at KP 180*

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Total 1518 Total 1420 * Presently not covered 29

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