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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
Daina Dias sitting with her assoiates at WAJOOD
January 25, 2021
“We want the same rights as cisgender women”
A day in the life of a trans rights activist working to fight prejudice against the trans, hijra, and intersex communities.
by Daina Dias | 6 min read
close up of Rahul Munda holding up a handrawn map of latin america-education
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
teacher pointing at a chart surrounded by a group of students_QUEST
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
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
school girls_flickr
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
girl reading a textbook - PxHere
November 17, 2020
How did rural India learn during lockdown?
Close to three-quarters of all school children received school-related help from their family members.
by Upamanyu Das | 4 min read
Fish in water_Aseema Charitable Trust
September 2, 2020
NEP 2020: Getting the basics right
We will only achieve tangible gains in education if we prioritise critical elements of the new National Education Policy.
by Doug Johnson, Suvojit Chattopadhyay | 5 min read
group of five people sitting together at a teacher training session, surrounded by books-teacher training
August 18, 2020
Taking teacher training online
Lessons and challenges to keep in mind while designing online professional development sessions for teachers.
by Swaha Sahoo | 6 min read
illustration of paper, notebook, and a pencil on a blue background-NEP 2020
August 7, 2020
NEP 2020: Hits and misses
An examination of nine key chapters from a practitioner's perspective.
by Madhukar Banuri, Siddesh Sarma | 9 min read
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