On the occasion of Teacher's Day, we bring to you the first episode of our five-part podcast series with The Indian Express where we speak to experts in the field of education to understand the different aspects of foundational learning reforms. 

In this episode, Niharika Nanda talks to Ujjawala Meshram, a primary-grade school teacher from Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh and Vinod Karate, Project Director, State Reform at CSF. The discussion focusses on the importance of Foundational Learning in a child’s onward learning journey and future opportunities later on in life. 

This segment was a part of episode 3196 of the 3 Things podcast produced by The Indian Express. 

Hosted and produced by Niharika Nanda
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
In collaboration with Central Square Foundation