Education India Project #34758

Launch our School for 400 Children in Rural India

by FOREFRONT Charity

Launch our School for 400 Children in Rural India

Project Report | Nov 26, 2019
FOREFRONT Education Project Report - FY19 Q4

By Matthew Lawson | Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

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FOREFRONT International School Education Project Report

November 26, 2019 (FY19 Q4)

FOREFRONT’s progress toward the completion of its project is divided into two axes: construction/architecture and education. Together, excellent implementation in these two areas will make FOREFRONT International School a high-quality educational opportunity for children in rural India who otherwise lack access.

Architecture

Thanks to generous donations from private donors like those who give through the Global Giving platform, FOREFRONT continued construction of its school in Kolluru, India, this quarter. FOREFRONT still expects the school to be completed by late Spring 2020 in order for school to begin for the 2020 school year. Pictures of the school can be found below. FOREFRONT has started developing a management plan for the school and a recruitment plan for teachers and administration. The school will begin with 40 students from both first and second year of primary school. This will allow for sustainable and gradual growth that will allow FOREFRONT to make any necessary adaptations as the school grows in size.

Education

During this quarter, FOREFRONT’s education team launched the after school tutoring program that provides elementary school-aged children with English tutoring and mentorship from certified teachers. The program is led by a Purna Chandra, an experienced school teacher who receives ongoing support and training from FOREFRONT’s education program staff. Using the Jolly Phonics curriculum, the teacher leads children in English enrichment and wellness activities that will equip them with skills to become leaders in their community. An average of fifteen students attend the after-school education program on a daily basis.

In the upcoming reporting period, FOREFRONT will begin to apply a monitoring and evaluation plan to evaluate the performance of the after-school program. This includes operational metrics to measure the administrative health of the program and evaluative assessments for the children to measure their growth in knowledge of the education subject matter. FOREFRONT’s monitoring and evaluation specialist has started to put together a performance indicator table to apply to this program.

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Sep 9, 2019
School Construction and Education Report - FY19 Q3

By Matthew Lawson | Director of Development

FOREFRONT International School Education Project Report

September 6, 2019 (FY19 Q3)

Architecture

With generous donations from private donors like those who give through the Global Giving platform, FOREFRONT resumed construction of its school in Kolluru, India. FOREFRONT now has sufficient funds to complete construction of the school which is expected to be completed by Spring 2020 in order for school to begin for the 2020 school year. Pictures of the school can be found in the attached report document. FOREFRONT is now shifting focus to funding and planning the operations for the launch of the school, including the recruitment of teachers, faculty and students.

Education

Alongside the community engagement projects highlighted in the previous quarter, FOREFRONT’s education program staff have continued to plan for the launch of an after school tutoring program that will provide elementary school-aged children with English tutoring and mentorship from certified teachers. The program will be supervised by an experienced school administrator who will manage and train the teachers in transformational teaching practices. Children will be placed in small groups to engage in English enrichment and wellness activities that will equip them with skills to become leaders in their community. Wellness activities include physical education, hygiene and character building activities.

This reporting period, FOREFRONT staff interviewed over 20 English teacher candidates from Tenali, Kolluru and the surrounding area. A team of two FOREFRONT staff conducted the first round of interviews along with a resume screen to identify the most prepared and qualified candidates. The most promising applicants were interviewed by FOREFRONT’s Education Team Lead. The Education Team interviewed and extended offers to two highly qualified candidates (Kiran Kumar and Purna Chandra) who will serve as the teachers for the initial cohort of students. As mentioned in the previous quarterly report, the teachers will use the Jolly Phonics English curriculum. The Education team trained the teachers on how to apply the teaching materials in the after school program.

The after school program will begin in September 2019 with an initial group of 15-20 students. FOREFRONT will report on the launch and attendance of the after school program in the next quarter.

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Jun 6, 2019
FOREFRONT School's Construction and Programming

By Michelle Chang | Education Lead

FOREFRONT’s project progress is based on: 1) school building construction 2) education programming. FOREFRONT’s mission is to provide an excellent education to students who have limited education access in rural India.

School Building Construction

This past quarter, through a generous $50,000 donation, we are now fully funded to complete the first floor of the school! The first floor is expected to be completed by fall 2019. If you would like to support our second floor construction, please contact us at contact@goforefront.org.

Education Programming

In fall 2019, we will launch our after school English program, FOREFRONT English, at an orphanage in Tenali. During school construction, this orphanage will serve as our pilot program site. Having the pilot program here allows FOREFRONT to build on the existing relationships we’ve had with the local orphanage workers and children since 2015. Post-construction, we will expand FOREFRONT English to our school site.

FOREFRONT’s education team researched curriculum, and tapped into our network of educators for recommendations. We also analyzed results from our customized, diagnostic assessment of our students’ English skills and knowledge. Based on research, consultation, and our assessment data, we are excited to choose Jolly Phonics, a fun, engaging, and rigorous English curriculum. Teacher training books, student activity books, reading books, classroom decor, and school supplies have already arrived at the orphanage. We will supplement Jolly Phonics with culturally responsive materials aimed to develop consistent health and wellness practices.

We are also in the middle of teacher recruitment. Several of our team members are in Tenali right now (early June 2019) interviewing teacher candidates. We have set up a thorough system of resume screens, 1st and 2nd round interviews, teaching demonstrations, and background review to find the best teachers for FOREFRONT English. Our team members are also canvassing our students. We hope to share more about our wonderful students, such as their dreams, interests, and background with you soon.

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