Review of RTSM System and Exploring its Scalability in Balochistan.
This mixed-method study examines the innovative android-based intervention named “Real Time School Monitoring (RTSM) System” introduced in Balochistan as a part of the Education Sector Reforms in 2015. It examines the system’s performance over the last 10 years, assessing its effectiveness, limitations, and potential for scale. The findings will provide actionable insights for enhancing data […]
Enhancing Equity andAccountability in Education:Evaluating and Scaling Composite Performance Indicesin Pakistan.
This project evaluates and scales composite education indices in Pakistan, focusing on the District Performance Score (DPS), Intra-District Performance Score (IDPS), School Status Index (SSI), School Improvement Framework (SIF), and District Education Performance Index (DEPI). These indices, pivotal for ranking schools and districts, are designed to facilitate data-driven decision-making and equitable resource allocation. In particular, […]
Uneven State Capacity: Exploringthe Political Economy of SubNational Variation in EducationProvision
This research investigates the political economy drivers of spatial inequalities in education outcomes in Balochistan, with a specific focus on gender outcomes. It employs a political settlement analysis (PSA) framework to examine inter-district and intra-district variations in state capacity for education provision. The study utilizes a multi-level comparative design with a mixed-methods approach in five […]
Science and Mathematics Instruction and Learning Outcomes (SMILO) in Pakistan
This research investigates the variation and causes of low student performance and weak pedagogical practices, focusing on teaching effectiveness of science and mathematics in Pakistan. Using a mixed methods approach, the study examines how pedagogical practices mediate relationships between relevant factors and student learning outcomes. The findings can inform teacher capacity development policies and guide […]
Exploring Lived Educational and Social Experiences of Children from Religious Minority Backgrounds in Pakistan
This qualitative research with its focus on Pakistani children from religious minorities addresses critical gaps in the understanding of human experience of groups living at the uncomfortable nexus of nationalism and religion. The study aims to get a deeper appreciation of the opportunities, challenges and gaze faced by the children from minority religions traditions, to […]
Disability inclusive data and systems: Analysis of the integration of the Washington Group Questions on Disability into the Annual School Census in Pakistan
This sequential mixed method study aims to generate valuable information to support Pakistan in ongoing efforts to introduce strong, standardised data on the presence of children with disabilities into its education system. It examines the integration of four (of six) Washington Group Short Set (WG-SS) questions into Pakistan’s 2023/24 Annual School Census (ASC), generating numbers […]