The Punjab Government’s School of Eminence (SoE) initiative seeks to revolutionize education in government schools by promoting holistic student development and preparing them for the 21st century. SoEs provide enriching learning experiences through innovative teaching practices, world-class infrastructure, and visionary leadership. These schools aim to create safe, joyful environments that nurture curiosity and support students’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

Thangar is a medium-sized village in Yamkeshwar Tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, with a population of over 400. Despite being part of a state with 17,752 government schools and over 10 lakh students, Thangar’s schools are under-resourced and understaffed, reflecting the urgent need to improve learning outcomes and curb migration.

The Schools of Applied Learning (SoAL) is a pioneering initiative of the Punjab Government aimed at integrating skill-based education into mainstream schooling for 11th and 12th grade, preparing students for real-world challenges and career opportunities. The program seeks to bridge the gap between traditional academic learning and vocational employability by equipping students with critical skills needed in the evolving job market.

Revived under-utilized government schools as part of a School Quality Enhancement Programme (SQEP). These schools serve as demonstration models for providing excellent education in government schools and identified levers of change for system-wide dissemination. TEA plays the role of a project management partner, ensuring effective engagement between SDMC and NGOs to deliver on intended outcomes.

In Madhya Pradesh, through our Project Management Unit (PMU) at Rajya Shiksha Kendra (RSK), we are bringing together strategic and knowledge partners to work closely with the MP Education department on strengthening Foundational Literacy and Numeracy across the state.

In Tamil Nadu, TEA has been supporting the Samagra Shiksha department on its NGO Partnerships strategy towards achieving its stated education goals since 2018. This year, TEA has started working on a similar partnership with the Tripura Government. In its role as a Project Management Unit (PMU), TEA is responsible for on-boarding, framework creation, reporting templates, NGO visits and reviews.

TEA is supporting the Program Assistance Unit of the Directorate of Education, Delhi Government. This unit works closely with different Branches and Education Officials along with the NGO partners to research, develop, and review the reform process in Delhi. The unit works on projects ranging from parent engagement, teacher training, infrastructure, curriculum development, and governance.