Energy is Eternal Delight: What William Blake Can Teach Education Leaders

Energy is Eternal Delight: What William Blake Can Teach Education Leaders

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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4 Leadership Lessons for Educators from India’s T20 World Cup Win

4 Leadership Lessons for Educators from India’s T20 World Cup Win

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 by Indra Nooyi: Lessons for Education Sector Leaders

Design Thinking Leadership by Indra Nooyi: Lessons for Education Sector Leaders

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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Beyond One-Time Training: Rethinking Teacher Professional Development for FLN Success

Beyond One-Time Training: Rethinking Teacher Professional Development for FLN Success

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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Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: Why Classroom Teaching Practices Matter More Than Assessments

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: Why Classroom Teaching Practices Matter More Than Assessments

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

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Teaching Christmas in the Classroom: A Balanced Guide for Educators

Teaching Christmas in the Classroom: A Balanced Guide for Educators

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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The Quiet Power of Trilium Notes: A Modern Tool for an Ancient Profession

The Quiet Power of Trilium Notes: A Modern Tool for an Ancient Profession

When I first began teaching nearly two decades ago, my digital infrastructure was a plastic file with colour-coded separators. Lesson ideas, scraps from workshops, photocopied worksheets and student anecdotes were all tucked inside, usually in the wrong places. Somewhere between the “Assessment” section and “PTM Notes” I once rediscovered a brilliant activity for teaching inference,

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