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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Top 4 Pen Tabs for Educators Top 4 Pen Tabs for Educators: Create Lectures from Home A guide for teachers navigating pollution holidays and remote learning. The Teacher’s Dilemma Mrs. Tina Tandon, a science teacher in Delhi NCR, faced endless school holidays due to choking pollution. Stuck at home without classes, she worried about her
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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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Pursuing advanced learning from an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) is a symbol of leadership and prestige, not just in the corporate sector but across all professions—including education. For principals, school administrators, university faculty, and edtech leaders, the desire to level up management and leadership skills is essential, yet leaving your full-time position, your students,
Adapted from insights by Naval Ravikant on building exceptional teams As school leaders in India, we face a unique challenge: nurturing the next generation while building teams of educators who can truly transform lives. The principles that drive successful organizations can offer profound insights for educational leadership. Here are lessons that can help us build
Getting new students to join your school can be tough. While online ads are useful, sometimes the best way to reach parents is by using offline methods that catch their attention and make your school stand out in the local community. Here are some easy and creative ideas that schools in India can use to
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When China decided to take on its own tutoring industry in mid-2021, the move looked, from across the border, like a thunderclap.For someone working in India’s education space, it was difficult not to watch with disbelief.Overnight, Beijing turned a thriving, investor-driven, ultra-competitive industry into a public utility.The same billion-dollar companies that had built after-school empires
