Education in India

EDUCATION IN O: INDIA BRIGHTER CHILDREN Education Around the World Series In India... Population 1.2 Billion 26% of the population is illiterate 40% of secondary school-aged children The average primary school student-teacher ratio is 35:1 are not enrolled in school 2+2- Not Enrolled Enrolled 4% of the population 58% of students drop Only 6% of primary never go to a school out before finishing school students continue primary school to college education Primary Primary 42% 6% Secondary College In 2011, India ranked second last in student test performance among 73 countries by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), but organizations like Akanksha are working to change that. Brighter Children works with The Akanksha Foundation and similar organizations around the world to connect you with children in need of education, enabling you to fund their schooling and allowing these organizations to spend more time educating children. AKANKSHA. Aspire. Achieve. Be the Change. The Akanksha Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide children from low-income communities with a high-quality education, enabling them to maximize their potential and transform their lives. of Akanksha of Akanksha alumni 76% 31% glumni are are currently working currently studying in college of Akanksha students of Akanksha 98% 30% students return scored above the national average in from one year to one or more subjects (ASSET exam) the next BRIGHTER CHILDREN AKANKSHA. Aspire. Achieve. Be the Change. World Bank World Development Indicators 2011 Census of India 2011 The Akonksha Foundation (www.ckanksha.orgl OECD Education at a Glance 2011 brighterchldren.org Brighter Children 2014