ABOUT PEN The Progressive Education Network (PEN) is a nationwide network of educators committed to sharing teaching practices that

foster in students a strong motivation for learning, and the agency for social activism. PEN is dedicated to influencing the course of the national dialogue about early childhood, elementary, and secondary education in America, via national and regional conferences. The involvement, leadership and participation of teachers is at the heart of the organization. more... NETWORKING WITH PEN Network with other progressive educators by sharing information, joining in on discussion topics about important issues, or starting a conversation of your own. PEN is host of the following social media ABOUT PEN History & Purpose The Progressive Education Network exists to herald and promote the vision of progressive education on a national basis, while providing opportunities for educators to connect, support, and learn from one another. In 2005, The School in Rose Valley, Pa, celebrated its seventy-fifth anniversary by hosting a national conference, Progressive Education in the 21st Century. During the conference a committee was formed to revive the Network of Progressive Educators, which had been inactive since the early 1990s. As a result of the committees efforts, the Progressive Education Network (PEN) was formed, and in 2009 was incorporated as a 501 (c) 3 charitable, non-profit organization. The roots of the network can be traced to the early 1900s and the Progressive Education Association, once one of Americas leading educational organizations, which greatly influenced the shape of 20th Century education in America. The history of the association is chronicled in Lawrence Cremins The Transformation of the Schools (1965), and Patricia Albjerg Graham's Progressive Education: From Arcady to Academe - A History of the Progressive Education Association (1967). PEN owes its inspiration to the early pioneers of the progressive education movement, many of whom founded schools which are still in operation today (i.e. John Dewey The Lab School in Chicago, IL; Lucy Sprague Mitchell The Bank Street School in New York City; Frances W. Parker The Parker School in Chicago, IL; Caroline Pratt City & Country School in New York City; Carleton Washburne - Winetka Public Schools). PENs philosophical underpinnings can be traced to the writings of John Amos Comenius, Jean-Jacque Rousseau, Friedrich Froebel, and Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi. Though educators have been challenged in agreeing upon a single definition for progressive education, consensus builds around these defining principles: * Education must prepare students for active participation in a democratic society. * Education must focus on students' social, emotional, academic, cognitive and physical development. * Education must nurture and support students' natural curiosity and innate desire to learn. Education must foster internal motivation in students. * Education must be responsive to the developmental needs of students. * Education must foster respectful relationships between teachers and students. * Education must encourage the active participation of students in their learning, which arises from previous experience. * Progressive educators must play an active role in guiding the educational vision of our society.

The purpose of The Progressive Education Network is to support these principles and influence the course of the national dialogue about early childhood, elementary, and secondary education in America. PEN seeks to establish a nationwide network of educators committed to sharing teaching practices that foster in students a strong motivation for learning and the agency for social activism. Of primary importance to the organization is the involvement, leadership and participation of teachers. PEN has sponsored two national conferences 2007 in San Francisco, and 2009 in Washington, D.C. Conferences are being planned 2011 in Chicago, IL, and 2013 in Los Angeles, CA. PEN is committed to sponsoring a bi-annual national conference held during the Fall of every odd year as well as supporting regional networking events. In 2010, the PEN Board of Directors identified a strategic action plan, which includes the following strategic directions: 1. Enhance National Communication and Connection 2. Develop Educational Opportunities for Teachers and Educators 3. Enhance Regional PEN Organizations 4. Generate Progressive Education Research 5. Strengthen and Diversify PEN Board 6. Cultivate Financial Support for PEN The PEN Board invites educators to join us in this exciting effort to create connections and advance the legacy of Progressive Education. NETWORKING WITH PEN Visit PENs NING for information, discussion, and photos. Join discussions about important issues, or start a discussion of your own. more... progressive education progressive education, movement in American education. Confined to a period between the late 19th and mid-20th cent., the term progressive education is generally used to refer only to those educational programs that grew out of the American reform effort known as the progressive movement. The sources of the movement, however, partly lie in the pedagogy of Jean Jacques Rousseau, Johann Pestalozzi, and Friedrich Froebel. Progressive education was a pluralistic phenomenon, embracing industrial training, agricultural education, and social education as well as the new techniques of instruction advanced by educational theorists. Postulates of the movement were that children learn best in those experiences in which they have a vital interest and that modes of behavior are most easily learned by actual performance. The progressives insisted, therefore, that education must be a continuous reconstruction of living experience based on activity directed by the child. The recognition of individual differences was also considered crucial. Progressive education opposed formalized authoritarian procedure and fostered reorganization of classroom practice and curriculum as well as new attitudes toward individual students. Read more: progressive education Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/society/A0840232.html#ixzz1D6EJTYaU ORGANIZATION Progressive Education Network is a non-profit company registered under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984, with a mission to improve the quality of education in government-run schools all over Pakistan.

The founders of the Progressive Education Network are professionals from the government, entrepreneurs, and scholars. So far we have adopted 23 poorly performing primary and middle schools in different parts of Lahore. Our goal is to improve the standard of education in these institutions. These schools are located in economically depressed parts of the city hence our students are deprived of some of the most basic needs at their schools and their homes. In order to create an efficient learning environment for the students we are endeavoring to meet the educational requirements and general well being of our students. VISION A literate, developed, prosperous and forward looking Pakistan playing a leading role in world affairs. MISSION PENs mission is to increase the enrollment to 75% in all primary schools and to 50% at middle & secondary level, by 2025. PEN plans to achieve this by: Developing a network of schools across the country Fostering quality education in a character-building environment Build Teacher competency Creating a school management system that promotes efficiency and transparency. Concentrating highly on out of school children. HISTORY The idea of PEN (Progressive Education Network) was originated by the founding members with an aim to impact the quality of education in our public schools. The founders of PEN studied various models available in Pakistan for private sector non-profit initiatives in education as well as several models from outside Pakistan, most notably Bangladesh Rural Action Committee (BRAC). They engaged LUMS to conduct surveys and critical reviews in adopting these schools. Moreover, the founders looked at other large welfare organizations like Edhi Trust. Taking their mission on one hand and the progress of these initiatives on the other, they have formulated the following guiding principles for the organization: It should be professional and transparent. It must not be centered on one or two individuals, where the loss of such individuals impairs the progress. It should stay away from the bricks and mortar business at early stages, not only to have the most effective use of the early funds but also to avoid slowing down of the effort while building schools. It should focus on the primary sector in the first few years, followed by expansion into the middle and secondary levels. Keeping these principles in view, PEN has divided the implementation plan into three phrases: (I) adoption, improvement and successful management of up to ten primary schools primarily from the funds of the sponsors themselves, (II) addition of another 80-90 public sector schools, with most being primary and some being middle schools, with the funding for this phase coming from the sponsors, local organizations and the public at large, and (III) expansion in an exponential way with fundraising at the mass level, both domestically and internationally. Course of Action In line with its mission, Progressive Education Network tackles the underlying causes of poor

performance in public schools of Pakistan so that the children can be given an opportunity for excellent education that can lead to permanent social change. Recognizing that the children of public schools in lower-income areas suffer the most due to a lack of resources on behalf of the government, PEN is focused on specific projects that can lead to enhanced capacity and an efficient learning environment. So far, Progressive Education Network has launched the following programs toward meeting its objectives. School Adoption Program Progressive Education Network has launched the School Adoption Program (SAP) under which we will adopt public schools and work toward improving the quality of education imparted at these institutions. This was necessary given that most children in urban and rural areas of Pakistan receive their education in public schools. Unfortunately, most of the public schools are in a dilapidated condition not just in terms of their infrastructure but also the ability of teachers, outdated syllabi and redundant learning strategies employed there. While there is a collage of issues effecting childrens learning, the most effective way to deal with the problems is to adopt some public schools and enact our strategy there for improving the quality of education. Therefore, PEN worked with the Government of Punjab Department of Education to adopt the following schools: City District Government School Ali Liaqat Town. Govternment Girls Primary School Ali Liaqat Town. Government Primary School Dar-ul-Haq Township. Government New Public Islamia Model Primary School Township. Government Boys Primary School Tahaiyat Village, Township. Government Girls Primary School Tahaiyat Village,Township. Government Public School Sadhoki Village, Near Khana Katcha Railway Station. Government Boys Primary School Central Jail, Kot Lakhput. Government Girls Middle School Central Jail Kot Lakhput. Government Primary School for Boys Gulab Devi Hospital. Government Saint Lawrence Primary School, Nawaz Sharif Colony. Government NA Primary School, Rehmanpura. Govternment Girls Elementary School Gopal Nagar Gulberg-2. Government Primary School, Thay Zaidaran Model Colony G-II. City District Primary School Nabi Pura # 2. CDG Primary School, Bhabra, M-Block, G-III. Government Girls Primary School, Zubaida Park, Multan Road. Government Girls Middle School, Chaudhry Colony, Samanabad. Government Primary School for Boys Fazila Colony. Government Primary School for Girls Joray Mori. Government Islamia Junior Model School, Sheranwala Gate. Since these schools are located in low-income areas of the city of Lahore, they are especially lacking in providing even the most basic facilities for a childs education. The buildings are crumbling with no water-coolers for children, not enough fans in each classroom despite the sweltering summers, no playgrounds, no science labs, no computer labs, adequate washrooms and virtually no security. Some of the children at these schools dont even have notebooks and pencils and their textbooks are missing too many pages. Teachers act more like authoritative figures in their domains rather than role-models for their pupils. Concentrating on out of school and poor children, PEN plans to mobilize the community for a more participatory approach and gradually expand its network of schools to other cities as well. Progressive Education Network has stepped in to take on these challenges. Under the School Adoption Program (SAP), PEN has applied the following programs to drastically reform the level

of education in these schools: Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program In terms of the infrastructure that needs to be available at these public schools, PEN has the following general strategy: o Promote individualized learning o Create settings for innovative teaching o Incorporate new technology o Be environmentally sustainable, and o Support community involvement. Therefore, in implementing this strategy, PEN has prepared a comprehensive plan for construction of school buildings. During the summer holidays, while children are away on vacation, there will be new classrooms built in these public schools, and existing ones will be painted with adequate lighting and fans provided for the children. This will resolve the problem of over-crowding in each classroom. Where they are lacking, new washrooms will be constructed and existing ones will be refurbished with new sanitary equipment. Furniture Most classrooms at our adopted schools lacked furniture for students, therefore they were forced to sit on the floor for their lessons. Hence, PEN has decided to provide adequate furniture for the students so they will be comfortable in their classrooms. We will also provide a desk and a chair for the teachers in their classrooms.

Clean Drinking Water The schools were lacking clean and cold drinking water facility at these schools. With the increase in water-borne diseases spreading across the country, PEN has decided to setup watercoolers in each school so students will have access to clean and cold drinking water where temperatures stay above 46C most months of the year. Library Not surprisingly, none of the schools adopted by PEN have libraries, hence, on priority basis PEN will establish libraries in each school to inculcate a curiosity for learning in our children. Science Labs The curriculum for primary schools doesnt divulge too deeply into science subjects, nonetheless, PEN has decided to setup science labs in the schools. The objective is to create interest and teach basic skills like observation, assimilating information and reaching a conclusion about basic scientific methods Computer Labs We feel it is important for our children get a head-start in learning about information technology. Basic computer skills at an early age will lead these children to assimilate more easily into the competitive world. While most children learn about computers at their homes, our children dont have that luxury a computer lab at school will go a long way in creating an interest for them to pursue I.T. as a career someday. Teacher Training Program A teacher has formidable influence on child development. An authoritative figure that relies on

canning to discipline kids is detestable, teachers have little or no training on learning techniques for children. Hence, PEN has arranged for a teacher training program at the prestigious Ali Institute of Education. Ali Institute of Education is a leading center for teacher training in the private and public sector. with an excellent program for teachers. The teachers from our adopted schools will receive training in the following areas: o Essentials of Classroom Instructions (Learning Styles) o Classroom Management o Behavior Management o Effective teaching Strategies o Questioning o Collaborative Learning o Assessment and Evaluation o Teaching of Sciences o Teaching of Mathematics o English for teachers Notebooks Abject poverty in the communities around our schools has a direct impact on the learning ability of our students. Most of them can not afford notebooks, stationary items and textbooks. Therefore, PEN will provide our students with all these learning essentials. Notebooks have been designed to ensure that the students have quality books to use in Mathematics, Sciences, English and Urdu. When children return from their summer holidays they will see a noticeable change in the way business is done at these schools. EXECUTIVE TEAM Director Administration.

Mrs. Sarwat Sultana Area Manager Mrs. Sarwat has worked in the field of education for over a decade in different civil society organizations. Ms. Nusrat Jabeen Assistant Manager (Training & Evaluation) Ms. Jabeen has been working in the field of education for 10 years. Mr. Amir Mehmood Qureshi Officer in I.T. and Administration Mr. Qureshi has worked for nearly 6 years as a financial analyst for the telecommunications Industry and real estate agents to determine credit-worthiness of potential clients in the United States. Mr. Kashif Mahmood Accounts Officer Mr. Mahmood has worked in the field of ORACLE Financial Consultancy for 3 years. Mr. Adnan Aamir Raza Site Engineer

With diplomas in Civil Engineering from the United Kingdom, Mr. Raza has extensive experience in supervision and implementation of civil works contracts. FINANCIAL INFORMATION To ensure transparency, we post our yearly audit reports online. For auditing we use the services of Deloitte - one of the big 4 auditing firms in the world. Here is the audit report for 2010:. DONATE TO PEN We encourage individuals and institutions to donate to our adopted schools and the children who study there. There are several options for individuals and institutions to donate to PEN. Here you will find those programs which elaborate specifically where the donated funds will be used. INDIVIDUAL DONORS: We select the neediest children from our adopted schools to qualify for aid from donors. You can choose to sponsor a child with the following programs: Sponsor a Child: Rs. 12,000.00 (paid in monthly installments over a period of either 6 months or 1 year) Under this program: PEN will be able to pay for the student's tuition for a whole year, uniforms, shoes, notebooks, stationary, School jersey, a sports kit, children's books, a book bag, meals, OLPC - the latest in computer teachnology designed for students at primary-level - and other learning essentials. Sponsor a Child's Entire Primary Education: Rs. 60,000.00 More than half of the children in Pakistan of primary-level age do not attend any school. This is primarily because their parents can not afford to pay for their children's education. With a donation of Rs. 60,000.00, you can give a child the opportunity to complete their primary education at one of our adopted schools with modern teaching methods and a chance of succeeding in life. We select these children from the communities around our schools, where most children work menial jobs instead of realizing the dream of attending school and an opportunity for a better life ahead. INSTITUTIONS: We have various programs for institutional donors, which includes companies and corporations actively working to lend a helping hand to the social sector in Pakistan. In the past, institutions have made significant contributions to our adopted schools: clean-water facilities, sanitary supplies and electric fans. For Institutions we have the following programs: * Adopt a School Program * Donate to a School ADOPT A SCHOOL PROGRAM: Under this program, companies can choose to adopt a school for a period of 1 year or 3 years.

When a company chooses to adopt, they will provide the following facilities for the school over the course of their adoption: * Construction / repair Work * Paint Work * Furniture * Notebooks for students, * Student Uniforms, * Salary for Ayas - for maintenance and cleanliness of the school premises. * Additional teachers where needed. * Salary of a Roving instructor for Computers, Math, English and Science, etc. * Computer Tablets for students of Classes 4 & 5. * Or build a computer lab. The donation for adopting a school varies for each school, we will be able to provide you with the estimated amount for each Government school. You will have a choice to pay for all of the above in installments drawn out on the following basis: * 3 Months * 6 Months DONATE TO A SCHOOL: Individuals or Institutions can also opt for a one time donation of the following to our adopted schools: Teaching Kit: Rs. 8,000.00 It includes educational material: charts, maps, globes, fun learning games, art material, abacus, school supplies, etc. Library: Rs. 100,000.00 (This cost wwould rise to Rs. 500,000 if an entirely new room needs to be contructed for the library.) Libraries are essential to instill a curiosity for learning in our students, expanding their world view and a fondness for reading. Computer Lab: Rs. 100,000.00 (A computer lab containing 10 basic computers that will have fun learning programs with a restricted access to the internet) This amount also covers the salary of a computer instructor; estimated to be Rs. 12,000 per month. Furniture: Rs. 5,000.00, per bench which accommodates three children on each bench. Some of the students in the classes of our schools sit on the floor for instruction. Providing a proper, durable bench for the students would be essential to creating a conducive environment for learning. Paint Work: Rs. 125,000.00 on average per school. Some of the schools have patchy paint work, rendering a gloomy look to the classrooms. Paint work is essential not just for the asthetics, it will lead to a more conducive learning enrvironment for students. Recent studies have shown that children sub-conciously absorb their surroundings, marking acceptable standards for cleanliness. For our students to have proper civic values, we

need to provide them with an appealing environment for learning. Sanitation Work: Bathrooms in our schools are neglected and unhygienic; a haven for various diseases. We encourage our donors to help us build cleaner bathrooms. Sponsor a Teacher: Given the importance of the following subjects and a need for an instructor with a complete command over their subjects, donors can pay for the salary of an instructor at one of the schools: * Computer Instructor: Rs. 15,000.00 * English Instructor: Rs. 15,000 * Mathematics Instructor: 15,000 * Science Instructor: 15,000 * Music Instructor: 15,000 Science Equipment: Rs. 5,000.00 This amount will be spent on science equipment for conducting basic-level experiments in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If students are acquainted with science equipment at an early age, they are more likely to be comfortable with practicals at an advanced level later on. Sports Equipment: Rs. 2,000.00 This amount will be used to pay for Cricket bats, footballs, basketballs, etc. Educational Tours of Museums, Historical Landmarks, Libraries and prestigious University campuses Given that Lahore's the "Cultural Capital" of Pakistan, donors an pay for educational field trips to the Lahore Museum, Lahore Fort, Minar-e-Pakistan, Al-Hamra Art Center or Rafi Peer Theatre for children's shows or a field trip to the Lahore University of Management Sciences to inculcate aspirations of attending university at some later age. The cost of a field trip for classes 4 & 5 ranges from Rs. 10,000.00 to Rs. 30,000.00 This includes the cost of rented vans, driver and refreshments during a day-long trip to such landmarks. TO MAKE A DONATION: If you wish to donate in any of the above-mentioned programs, you can pay with: a) Money order b) Bank draft or c) A cheque made out to the "Progressive Education Network". We appreciate your contributions in helping us provide a better future for the deprived children of Pakistan. GET INVOLVED

We are always looking for individuals who want to contribute towards providing high-quality education in public schools. If you want to volunteer for us and visit these schools or if you feel you can help us in any way, please feel free to drop by our Head Office or call us. Progressive Education Network Head Office: 10-Ali Block, New Garden Town, Lahore, Pakistan. Tel: +92 42 3586 3377 &nbspFax: +92 42 3591 1168

Mrs. Sarwat Sultana Tel: (042) 3586-3377 Ext. 4001 Email: sarwat@pen.org.pk Mr. Amir Qureshi Tel: (042) 3586-3377 Ext. 4002 Email: amir@pen.org.pk Mr. Kashif Mahmood Tel: (042) 3586-3377 Ext.4002 Email: kashif@pen.org.pk

Ms. Nusrat Jabeen Tel: (042) 3586-3377 Ext. 4001 Email: nusrat@pen.org.pk

Mr. Adnan Aamir Raza Tel: (042) 3586-3377 Ext. 4002 Email: adnanraza@pen.org.pk