OREM1/elimu_connect

Elimu-Connect** is a CBC-compliant (Competency-Based Curriculum) web portal designed to bridge the digital divide in underfunded rural schools in Kenya. Developed with a focus on accessibility and resource management, it provides a centralized platform for students, teachers, and administrators to manage educational content and school assets. # Elimu-Connect 🇰🇪 **Elimu-Connect** is a CBC-compliant (Competency-Based Curriculum) web portal designed to bridge the digital divide in underfunded rural schools in Kenya. Developed with a focus on accessibility and resource management, it provides a centralized platform for students, teachers, and administrators to manage educational content and school assets. --- ## 🚀 The Vision In many rural schools, such as those on Mfangano Island, access to organized, curriculum-aligned digital resources is limited. Elimu-Connect is built to: - **Digitize School Management:** Streamline the tracking of student assets (lockers, chairs, textbooks). - **CBC Alignment:** Provide a portal that adheres to the Kenya Science and Engineering Fair standards and CBC requirements. - **Data-Driven Insights:** Use data analytics to help school administrators understand resource allocation and student needs. ## 🛠️ Tech Stack This project is built using a modern, scalable web stack: - **Frontend:** HTML5, CSS3, EJS (Embedded JavaScript templates) - **Backend:** Node.js, Express.js - **Database:** MySQL (Relational database for robust data integrity) - **Deployment & Version Control:** Git, GitHub ## ✨ Key Features - **User Authentication:** Secure login/signup system for students and staff. - **Asset Management:** A digitized ledger for tracking school furniture and equipment (Reduces loss and improves accountability). - **Resource Library:** A digital repository for CBC-compliant learning materials. - **Admin Dashboard:** A high-level view for school principals to monitor school health and inventory. ## 📈 Future Roadmap (Data Science Integration) As a Data Science student, I am currently working on integrating the following into Elimu-Connect: - **Predictive Analytics:** Using regression models to predict when school assets will need maintenance. - **AI Library Assistant:** Implementing an OpenAI-powered agent to help students navigate the library and curriculum materials. - **Attend …