Centre for Equity and Quality in Universal Education

The organisation's Teacher Innovator Programme coaches educators from government and low-income private schools to adopt innovative teaching methods, primarily focusing on improving Reading-Writing & Math skills in grades 1-8. It collaborates with local education departments, selecting 100 schools per intervention district as Innovation lab schools. Over 3-5 years, teachers undergo intensive training to create engaging learning experiences aligned with state curricula, covering literacy, numeracy, comprehension, and other key areas. The programme's impact is measured through indicators such as teacher reaction, learning, practice improvement, and student competency, with a current focus on districts like Thane, Mumbai, Nashik, Palghar, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli, aiming to positively influence the lives of approximately 264,000 children through the teachers it supports.

CEQUE's Mentor Leaders programme collaborates with UNICEF and the Government of Maharashtra to train Kendra Pramukhs in academic leadership, focusing on data-based planning to support teachers effectively. Through the Kendra Pramukh Academic Leadership Program (KPALP), 4,000 Kendra Pramukhs across Maharashtra are equipped with skills in data analysis, classroom observations, and feedback provision to improve teaching practices and student learning outcomes. The impact is measured using evaluation tools like the KirkPatrick Model, ensuring effectiveness throughout implementation.