Two women Entrepreneurs Are Reforming Education Through An Innovative After-School Program


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Two women entrepreneurs share their journey from being school friends to co-founders, and how they are reforming the way children are educated.

Childhood friends Ruchi Jhawar and Anju Modi co-founded Cogitus in 2017 that aims to give children a more creative and innovative shot at learning.

The startup is headquartered in Ranchi and has centres in Bengaluru, Pune, Indore, Satna, and Surat. It also has a marketing centre in Dubai.

The co-founders describe Cogitus as a higher order thinking after-school programme, which focuses on building the vital skills of creative, cognitive, and critical thinking in children between the ages of 4 and 14.

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    Programs that provide opportunities for people in the community to acquire the knowledge, skills, desirable qualities of behavior and character, wisdom and general competence that will enable them to fully participate in and enjoy the social, political, economic and intellectual life of the community. Home-Based Education; Home Education; Home Schooling

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    Programs that provide opportunities for children and youth to participate in recreational, cultural, social and civic activities through membership in clubs and other youth groups with a special focus on programs whose purpose is to help youngsters develop their potential and grow into healthy, educated, responsible and productive adults.


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