Want to know what the numeracy learning levels for over 4,70,200 government-school-going children in grades 4-6 across 4,160 Gram Panchayats in Karnataka are? The GP Report is LIVE on our webiste now. Access it here: akshara.org.in/wp-content/upl… #ItAllAddsUp #MathsSymposium

"No systemic change can be brought about without working with the govt. and the final piece is bringing together donors from all over, to make this happen" - Kshitij Neroorkar, Vibha India at #ItAllAddsUp #mathssymposium

"A few things that make Vibha stand out: - A low expense ratio - Most of the amount coming in goes towards funding our education programmes - How? Because we are fully volunteer-driven" Kshitij Neroorkar, Vibha India at #ItAllAddsUp #mathssymposium We could not agree more!

We have with us a very interesting panel from the Education Department and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) talking about the GP contests, an initiative by the community, for the demand side of the Education Equation. #ItAllAddsUp #mathssymposium #stakeholderownership

PANEL : MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY "Conducting the GP contest is one thing. What happens after that?Are adequate actions being taken when results are announced?How do we make stakeholders accountable even after the Contest?" -Mr. Shankar Narayan, Akshara Foundation

Highlights and key takeaways from the panel discussion on MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY 1/4: - The departments all unanimously agree that everyone needs to 'Conduct multiple GP contests to motivate children' #ItAllAddsUp #MathsSymposium

Highlights and key takeaways from the panel discussion on MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY 2/4: - One needs to motivate Resource Persons and teachers by continuously monitoring the GKA training and its progress in classrooms.

Highlights and key takeaways from the panel discussion on MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY 3/4: - Reaching out to teachers, learning about their problems and understanding why they are overwhelmed

Highlights and key takeaways from the panel discussion on MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY 4/4: Mr. Mahadevappa S., GP President, Shivapura GP, Gundlupete, Chamarajanagar said he mobilised all members of SHG Asha workers and others to help conduct GP contests

NARRATIVES : EXPERIENCES FROM THE FIELD Who has the most interesting thing to say? Coming right up #ItAllAddsUp #mathssymposium #stakeholderownership

"I have been asking all teachers I meet to use the GKA kit and teach children." - Mr. Nagarajkumar Bidaralli - PDO, Tambur GP, Kalghatagi tq, Dharwad Dist. at #ItAllAddsUp #mathssymposium #stakeholderownership #GPContests

"These contests should become bigger like a Ganitha Habba (Maths festival). And should held for all subjects and not just maths. The GP Contest helped me understand where my class needs help in maths." - Smt. Shashikala G.R. - Assistant Teacher, GHPS Devagalli, Hunasuru, Mysore

"I was inspired by the training given to me as a Volunteer (Team leader). It was so exciting to help facilitate these Contests...and a great experience." Mr. Mahadevaswamy - Gram Panchayat Team Leader, Hemmaragala Gp, Nanjanagudu Taluk, Mysore at #ItAllAddsUp #mathssymposium

"All stakeholders, from the department to RDPR have come together to ensure better quality education for children. it is indeed heartening to see." - Mr. Ranganath, Divisional Field Manager, Akshara Foundation at #ItAllAddsUp #mathssymposium #stakeholderownership

youtube.com/watch?v=dNf7B4… For years, we have made maths easy & joyful for kids in grades 1-5. Extending it to grades 6-8 was only natural. After 1 year of piloting GKA 2.0 in ~100 schools across Bengaluru, listen to how they feel about the GKA way of learning maths! Akamai Technologies

How can all children be good at the 'toughest subject of them all', math!? The Building Blocks App from Akshara Foundation is a game-changer, empowering children from grades 1 to 8 to engage with math concepts seamlessly. mid-day.com/brand-media/ed… Akamai Technologies Cisco Target India

Brilliant initiative by Akshara Foundation Foundation under inspired leadership of Ashok Kamath. This has been successfully used in thousands of govt schools in Karnataka to test the learning outcomes of children. It can now be replicated. Nexus of Good millenniumpost.in/opinion/nexus-…