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April 14, 2021
Creative protest and play: What can they teach us?
By using play we can find space to protest, and do it legitimately. And in doing so, potentially change something in the world around us.
by Havovi Wadia | 5 min read
Students wearing uniforms sitting on benches next to each other writing-board exams
March 17, 2021
Reform board exams to improve learning outcomes
The Indian education system needs to move towards testing conceptual understanding rather than rote learning in its board exams.
by Doug Johnson, Suvojit Chattopadhyay | 4 min read
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March 5, 2021
The need to invest in vocational training
A look into the challenges faced by blue-collar workers during this pandemic shows us why we need to build on the momentum of the NEP and invest in skill development.
by Annette Francis | 5 min read
Student sitting in a classroom with a laptop-EdTech Policy
February 12, 2021
India urgently needs an EdTech policy
Given the emphasis placed on technology in NEP 2020, it might be time to introduce an EdTech policy that allows for personalised and customised learning.
by Laxman P Joshi | 6 min read
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January 19, 2021
Learning outside the classroom
Ensuring learning for children on the wrong side of the digital divide.
by Smita Agarwal | 4 min read
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December 9, 2020
The devil is in the details
The National Education Policy 2020 could transform early childhood education, if it is implemented effectively.
by Nilesh Nimkar | 7 min read
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December 7, 2020
Dismantling the information gap
A day in the life of a grassroots activist who is on a mission to promote constitutional literacy, and ensure that education is accessible to all.
by Navendu Mishra | 6 min read
Woman talking with young professionals sitting around a table
November 24, 2020
Seek and you shall find
A day in the life of a student relationship manager in Varanasi, who equips young people with the skills required to be employed, especially during a pandemic.
by Sonali Singh | 6 min read
Illustration by Helena Pallarés
November 21, 2020
Connecting inner and outer well-being
Why social innovation education programs need to develop students’ inner well-being alongside their knowledge of the field, and five principles to help lead the way.
by Stanford Social Innovation Review | 2 min read
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November 18, 2020
Education in India needs an overhaul
Even before the pandemic, Indian schools saw high dropout rates and declining enrolment rates.
by Sharanya Menon | 3 min read
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