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. Kutty is the co-author of an upcoming book on educational disparities in Kerala, written in collaboration with renowned historian Prof. K.K.N. Kurup. He is also the author of a forthcoming historical study on the Marakkars of Chaliyam, shedding new light on a lesser-known chapter of Kerala’s past.

A Closer Look at Higher Secondary Class Sizes Across Kerala: Patterns, Problems, And Policy Directions

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

Disparities in Vocational Higher Secondary Education in Kerala

Disparities in School Size Across Kerala: A Data-Driven Snapshot

Dr. Muhammed Kutty PV

27-05-2025. 2 min read

Technical education

One important aspect

Dr. Abdushukoor KM

27-05-2025 1 min read

Understanding Regional Disparities in Higher Education Access: A Call to Action