The Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE), a coalition working on education reform, has proposed conducting a special study on schools with 100 percent and zero percent pass rates. The organization maintains that analyzing the ground reality of these two extremes is essential to eliminating inequality at the very start of learning.

Need for the Study

CAMPE noted that while some schools in the country achieve a 100 percent pass rate every year, many others see pass rates at zero. Without identifying the reasons behind this stark disparity, no education policy reform can be effective. The organization believes the study could also help identify issues such as student dropout rates, teacher shortages, and infrastructural deficiencies.

Bridging Policy and Practice

On the same day, the Institute of Informatics and Development (IID) honored several organizations and individuals for their contributions to bridging the gap between policy and practice. The recognition highlighted the importance of evidence-based research in sectors including education and health. Analysts say narrowing the divide between policy formulation and implementation requires robust, data-driven studies.

Context

Some educationists believe that beyond pass rates, separate research is needed on the quality of education and learning outcomes. They expressed hope that if CAMPE's proposal is implemented, the overall picture of the country's education system will become much clearer. The relevant authorities are expected to make a decision on the proposal in due course.