Samsung-backed education technology firm TagHive Inc’s flagship product Class Saathi has been inducted into the first cohort of the UNICEF Learning Cabinet, a global initiative recognizing innovative solutions that improve learning outcomes for children.
The Learning Cabinet is a curated online discovery platform by UNICEF, aimed at helping education decision-makers (governments, ministries, schools, international orgs) find trustworthy, high-quality EdTech tools. Its purpose is to simplify the vast EdTech landscape by providing a filtered, well-assessed set of tools suited for diverse contexts (especially in low-resource settings). Currently in beta phase, it was launched at Slush 2024.
It identifies and supports scalable, evidence-based solutions that address critical challenges in education systems. It is built on the EdTech for Good Framework, developed by UNICEF’s Global Learning Innovation Hub in collaboration with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Arm, and leading EdTech experts. It aims to showcase the most effective and impactful EdTech tools to education decision-makers worldwide.
Class Saathi, an AI powered learning and assessment solution based on Bluetooth clickers, supports teaching methodologies and personalizes learning experiences. It is already being used in over 15,000 classrooms and impacting more than 500,000 students globally. Class Saathi has demonstrated measurable success in India, where reports indicate 3x improvements in learning outcomes, 9-15% increase in subject scores, and a 70% reduction in assessment time, proving especially effective in both high-performing urban schools and government schools across India
“We are honored that UNICEF has recognized Class Saathi as part of its Learning Cabinet,” said Pankaj Agarwal, Founder & CEO of TagHive. “This milestone affirms our mission to bridge learning gaps through technology and to support teachers and students with tools that make education more engaging and impactful.” Class Saathi will have new opportunities to collaborate with governments, educators, and partners worldwide, accelerating its mission of ensuring “Quality Education for All — No Child Left Behind!”
More context on the Framework:
The Learning Cabinet uses a framework called EdTech for Good to evaluate solutions. Five main pillars (criteria) of the EdTech for Good framework are: Safety First — protection of children’s data, privacy, security, and ensuring harm is avoided. Learning Cabinet+2UNICEF+2
- Impact on Learning — demonstrable evidence that the tool improves learning outcomes.
- Designed for Children — age-appropriate, engaging design, intuitive interface.
- Ready to Reach All — cost-effectiveness, ability to scale, adaptability to low infrastructure / offline use.
- Leave No One Behind — ensuring equity, inclusion, and that marginalized learners are not excluded.
EdTech innovators (companies, developers) can submit their tools for assessment. The submission process includes multiple steps: a quick eligibility check, a full application, expert review, and an interview/engagement before being listed. For EdTech solutions accepted into the Learning Cabinet, there may be follow-on benefits such as visibility to governments, linking to UNICEF country programmes, and potentially funding or partnership support (e.g., “Blue Unicorn Portfolio”).
