n the fifteenth century, in the narrow lanes of North India, the sound of a loom was often accompanied by words that unsettled scholars and comforted ordinary people at the same time. The man weaving threads and verses together was Kabir. Kabir was not a scholar trained in grand institutions. He was a weaver by […]
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“40,000 students enrolled, but how many stayed after Day 20?” This question, raised by Nitin Vijay, captures a reality most teachers quietly deal with in online classes. Students begin with intent, sometimes even excitement, but within a few weeks attendance drops, engagement fades, and doubts remain unanswered. It’s easy to conclude that students lack discipline
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It was a winter afternoon in Delhi when a school principal I know walked into a classroom during a free period. The teacher had stepped out for a moment. Thirty-five students sat in silence, heads bent over their notebooks. No one was talking. No one was exploring anything. No one even looked bored. They were
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A practical guide for teachers choosing between graphic tablets, pen display tablets and interactive panels for online and hybrid classroom teaching.
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4 Leadership Lessons from India’s T20 World Cup Win Leadership in Education What Surya’s TeamTaught Us AboutLeading People Insights from India’s T20 World Cup victory for school leaders and educators. When India lifted the T20 World Cup trophy, most people saw a cricket match. Those of us who lead — who walk into classrooms and
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Design Thinking Leadership – Indra Nooyi Leadership Insights Design Thinking Leadership by Indra Nooyi Design thinking is not about aesthetics. It is disciplined empathy. Few leaders embodied this better than Indra Nooyi. 01 Deep User Empathy As CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi did not rely only on dashboards. She visited homes, observed kitchens, and asked
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In one of his most insightful talks, Rooshikumar Pandya explains communication in a way that education leaders immediately relate to. He does not begin with grammar, vocabulary, or language skills. He begins with people. According to him, communication is successful only when it is guided by what he calls the six friends of communication. These
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Why is one-time teacher training insufficient for FLN success? One-time teacher training cannot produce sustainable improvements in foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes. The Teaching Learning Practices Survey 2025 by Language and Learning Foundation reveals that while 83% of teachers attended in-person FLN training in the past year, classroom practices remain weak across critical areas. Training
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What determines FLN outcomes in schools? Foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes depend primarily on what happens inside classrooms every day. The Teaching Learning Practices Survey 2025 by Language and Learning Foundation provides systematic national-level evidence showing that while assessments track student learning, they cannot by themselves improve outcomes. Real FLN improvement requires changes in how
Walking into a December classroom often means navigating questions about Christmas, Santa, and traditions that carry different meanings for different families. As educators, we’re tasked with honoring cultural celebrations while respecting the diverse beliefs of our students. Here’s how to approach these conversations with sensitivity and clarity. Understanding Christmas Beyond the Surface Christmas holds dual
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