Peepul is a non-profit organization focused on improving government school education in India. The organization operates eight large-scale programs in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, impacting nearly 1 crore students and 3.25 lakh teachers in over 1 lakh schools.
Research highlights significant gaps in the Indian government schooling system: only 43% of Grade 5 students in government schools have basic reading skills, and only 26% can solve basic arithmetic problems.
Peepul’s approach aims to address these challenges by creating engaging classrooms and supporting teachers. The organization works closely with the government to implement print-rich and interactive classrooms, provide teacher training, and help streamline school administration processes.
Key Results from Peepul’s Programs:
- In Delhi, Peepul’s high-engagement teaching practices were implemented in 1,500 MCD schools, leading to learning gains of 18% to 45% in Grade 3 students.
- In Madhya Pradesh, Peepul’s professional development program for teachers in CM RISE schools resulted in improved learning outcomes, ranging from 10% to 60% higher compared to non-CM RISE schools.
- In three model schools in Delhi, students showed, on average, five times better learning outcomes compared to students in government schools.
- Some of Peepul’s schools now have admission waitlists, and schools in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh were recently recognized by the World’s Best School Prizes platform.
Peepul continues to focus on scaling its programs to drive measurable improvements in the education system.