India already had Guru Purnima. So why did we need Teachers’ Day? Maybe because the two are asking us to do two different things. Guru Purnima reminds us to honour the guru. Teachers’ Day should perhaps make us reflect on the teacher. And that reflection is more important today than ever. Once, the teacher was […]
This Teachers’ Day, Can We Ask Teachers an Uncomfortable Question? Read More »
As educators, we often ask ourselves: How well does the curriculum meet the needs of all students? It’s a deceptively simple question, but the answer requires some serious thought and clear leadership. The truth is, the curriculum needs to evolve—like a well-oiled machine that adapts to its environment and keeps running smoothly. It’s not just
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CBSE is going full throttle on NEP 2020. From competency-based learning to teacher training modules, the framework is tightening its grip—on paper at least. But here’s the kicker: it’s the private, self-financed schools that are scrambling to meet these expectations. Despite limited resources, these schools stretch themselves—checking boxes, organizing workshops, staging events, and hustling for
NEP’s “Light But Tight” Vision: Time to Turn the Spotlight on Government Schools Read More »
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, two students in Kota have tragically taken their lives in just 24 hours, bringing the total number of suicides in the city to six this month alone. With 17 suicides reported last year, the situation in Kota, a hub for coaching centers, is becoming increasingly alarming. These numbers paint
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