CEDAR
Centre for Educational Data Analysis and Research
CEDAR
The Center for Educational Data Analysis and Research (CEDAR) is a pioneering initiative of the Malabar Education Movement (MEM), established to drive evidence-based change in the education sector. CEDAR serves as a dedicated hub for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting educational data with the aim of uncovering systemic gaps, informing policy decisions, and guiding targeted interventions. With a strong focus on equity and regional balance, particularly in the underserved Malabar region, CEDAR empowers stakeholders—from educators and researchers to policymakers and community leaders—with actionable insights to create more inclusive and effective educational environments.
Although the primary focus of CEDAR is on addressing educational disparities in Kerala, we have come to realize that inequity in education is a global issue—unbound by geography or mode of learning. The urgent need of our time is to confront this challenge with seriousness and collective intent. The Centre for Educational Data Analysis & Research (CEDAR) invites researchers, educators, and students from around the world to join us in exploring and addressing the often-overlooked inequities in educational systems everywhere.
We are proud to have a dynamic and diverse team of researchers from various disciplines, united by a shared commitment to rigorous inquiry and collaborative thinking. At the heart of our work is the pursuit of meaningful insights with the power to shape educational equity and quality.
If you're a researcher passionate about transforming education and its allied fields, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making a difference.
📩 Send your credentials to: mk@malabareducation.org
PEOPLE
Prof. Dr. KKN Kurup
CHIEF ADVISOR, CEDAR
Prof. Dr. K.K.N. Kurup isa visionary historian, scholar, and the seventh Vice Chancellor of the University of Calicut. A writer, orator, and committed educationist, he made lasting contributions to Kerala’s intellectual and social landscape. He was the founding Chairman of the Malabar Education Movement and played a central role in shaping its mission and direction. Prof. Kurup worked closely with leaders like Moorkkoth Ramunni and Dr. P.K. Abdul Gafoor, uniting voices that advocated for the educational upliftment of Malabar. Deeply aware of the historical neglect faced by the region, he used his academic stature and public voice to bring these issues to the forefront. His leadership is marked by clarity, courage, and a deep sense of justice. He also co-authored a forthcoming book on educational disparities in Kerala with Dr. P.V. Muhammed Kutty, reinforcing his lifelong commitment to regional equity.
Dr. PV Muhammed Kutty
DIRECTOR, CEDAR
Dr. P.V. Muhammed Kutty is a physicist and educator with a PhD in Space Physics from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism and an MPhil in Theoretical Physics from the University of Madras. His academic and research pursuits span across Physics, Education, and Public Health, with numerous national and international publications to his credit. Dr. Muhammed Kutty is the co-author of the book - MALABAR: An Educational Colony of Trivandrum, written in collaboration with renowned historian Prof. K.K.N. Kurup. He has also presented and published two articles on the topic in conference proceedings; the first at epiSTEME 9, an international conference on education organized by Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai and the second, Kerala School Education Congress organized by State Council for Educational Research and Training, Government of Kerala.
Dr. Muhammed Kutty PV
27-05-2025. 1 min read
Polytechnic Colleges
Government owned or aided polytechnic colleges are concentrated in certain regions when other regions are neglected
Abdul Jaleel PP
27-05-2025. 1 min read
Dr. Muhammed Kutty PV
27-05-2025. 2 min read
Technical education
One important aspect
Dr. Abdushukoor KM
27-05-2025 1 min read
Unequal Opportunities in Education: Regional Disparity in Kerala
Dr. Muhammed Kutty P V
25-05-2025, 2 min read
The Malabar Education Movement is deeply concerned about the persistent lack of educational opportunities for students in the northern districts of Kerala following the completion of Class 10. The accompanying table illustrates a troubling trend observed over the past five years: the seven northern districts of Kerala (Malabar region) consistently face a severe shortage of seats in post-secondary educational institutions.
The data compares the number of students who pass the Class 10 examination with the total availability of seats in Higher Secondary Schools, Vocational Higher Secondary Schools, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), and Polytechnics across all fourteen districts of Kerala. The disparity is stark—while the seven southernmost districts enjoy a surplus of seats, the seven northern districts, especially Malappuram, are grappling with a critical shortage.
This imbalance not only denies thousands of students their right to continue education but also deepens existing socio-economic divides in the state. The case of Malappuram is particularly alarming, with the largest student population in the state but the lowest per capita seat availability in post-secondary institutions.
Addressing this gap is central to MEM’s mission of promoting educational equity. We advocate for policy reforms, resource reallocation, and infrastructure development in the Malabar region to ensure that no child is left behind due to systemic neglect.
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