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Pratham Read India Campaign - Teaching at the Right Level

India, Asia (South)

India's largest literacy campaign reaching 34 million children since 2007. Pratham's 'Teaching at the Right Level' (TaRL) methodology groups students by actual learning level rather than age/grade, delivering tailored instruction in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Born from alarming ASER survey findings that 50% of Grade 5 students couldn't read Grade 2 texts, Read India mobilizes school teachers, anganwadi workers, and community volunteers. The model has been adopted by 14 countries and recognized as a 'Good Buy' by the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel.

Behavior Goal

Improve foundational literacy and numeracy through community-driven remedial education targeting children at their actual learning level

Implementers & Partners

  • Pratham Education Foundation

Donors & Sponsors

  • USAID
  • Hewlett Foundation
  • Gates Foundation
  • Individual donors

Key Takeaways

  • 1Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) groups children by learning level, not grade
  • 234 million children reached since 2007 launch
  • 3ASER surveys created accountability for learning outcomes, not just enrollment
  • 4Low-cost model uses community volunteers and existing school infrastructure

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