The grammatically flawed phrase 'I will explain them' foreshadows why progressive educational programmes and policies in government schools may fail.
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Why ‘Free’ Is Not Good for Government Schools
Our poorest students are not guinea pigs for untested educational offerings, passionate but unskilled volunteers, or be at the mercy of corporations who want to imprint their brands on …
Cogs in a Wheel
Education was supposed to light a lamp in our hearts, and we were supposed to carry it till our last breath. Where did it all go so wrong?
Jugglery
'There is poetry in math, but our children are trained to learn both poetry and maths by rote.'
What Cooking Has Taught Me About Education
Innovation and creativity happen when one follows their heart, and not when one is churned out like identical bots from an assembly line.
Why Indian Teachers Must Become Anti-Caste Practitioners First
As Ambedkar said, caste permeates every social sphere in India, the education system in the country too is predominantly rooted in Brahminical patriarchy.
‘Project Arambha’: How Two Bengaluru Teens Raised Rs 15 Lakh to Keep 44 Girls in College
In collaboration with 1M1B – a UN-accredited non-profit organisation – two teenagers from Bengaluru founded a social initiative that aims at educating girls and helps them dream big.
Lessons I Learnt Outside the Classroom
Online courses supplemented my personal desire for learning things which institutional education could not provide.
What Should the Post-Pandemic Education System Look Like?
The government needs to work towards starting tech-based education in schools and focus more on value-based education.
The Cruel Indian Education System – A Personal Account
My close friend was forced to take science when her interests lied elsewhere and this severely affected her mental health.