Millions of children are enrolled in school, yet ASER 2022 data shows less than half of Grade 5 students can read a Grade 2 text. Smile Foundation makes a compelling case for contextual education, teaching that connects curriculum to children's real lives, local languages and everyday surroundings, as the key to closing the gap between being in school and actually learning. https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/blog/the-idea-of-contextual-education-in-india