AI tools in government schools boost learning outcomes for struggling students
Maharashtra government schools are using AI-enabled teaching tools to improve foundational learning in reading and mathematics, with measurable results in student engagement and attendance.
Yash Khomne, a third-grade student at a government school in Marathwada, rarely participated in class a year ago. He struggled with basic reading and sat silently through lessons. Today he leads his class in singing, answers questions confidently, and helps peers solve arithmetic problems.
The shift came after his school introduced AI-supported tools developed by Sampark Foundation. The system uses interactive videos, songs, and real-time prompts from an AI teaching assistant to support classroom instruction. Teachers receive help with lesson planning and identifying where students are falling behind.
Teachers report less time spent on planning
In a multi-grade classroom in Vidarbha where one teacher manages over 35 students, structured lesson sequencing has streamlined instruction. A teacher at the school said: "Earlier, I spent too much time planning. Now, I know exactly what to teach and how. I can focus on the students instead."
The tools are designed for low-resource classrooms and operate without internet access. Videos, songs, and stories are stored locally on devices.
At a government primary school in Parner block, Ahilyanagar district, student absenteeism dropped after the school introduced Sampark Smart Device and a Smart School App. Teacher Eknath Londhe said attendance reached 100 percent, with previously inactive students becoming confident learners.
"When learning becomes joyful, better attendance follows," Londhe said.
Students report reduced anxiety about maths and English
Shravani Gaikwad, a fourth-grade student from Zilla Parishad Primary School in Dharashiv, said her class enjoys the teaching approach. "She teaches us in a simple way," Gaikwad said. "We learn English words, solve maths, and listen to stories. The AI devices and tools have reduced our fear of maths and English."
Sampark is deploying an AI-based classroom monitoring platform planned for 80,000 government schools across India. The no-cost platform will let district, block, and school officials track teaching data, monitor classroom engagement, and predict learning outcomes.
Ranjit Singh Deol, principal secretary of Maharashtra's education department, said: "AI can be a force multiplier when harnessed alongside pedagogy. Maharashtra welcomes the role it can play in advancing our vision for quality learning with robust digital infrastructure."
The intervention addresses a persistent gap in Indian education: primary schools have high enrollment but uneven learning outcomes. By reducing administrative burden and providing structured content, teachers reclaim time for actual instruction.
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