Leadership

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

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

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

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

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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

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Building Excellence: Leadership Lessons for Indian School Leaders Lessons from Naval Ravikant

Building Excellence: Leadership Lessons for Indian School Leaders Lessons from Naval Ravikant

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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

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From the Field to the Classroom: Leadership Lessons from the Women’s World Cup Victory

From the Field to the Classroom: Leadership Lessons from the Women’s World Cup Victory

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There are moments when sport transcends the boundary of the field and becomes a reflection of human potential. The Women’s World Cup triumph was one such moment — a story not just of athletic excellence, but of vision, teamwork, and belief. As the final whistle echoed across the stadium, it symbolized more than victory; it

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Engineering Happiness in the Classroom: Mo Gawdat’s Guide

Engineering Happiness in the Classroom: Mo Gawdat’s Guide

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Teaching demands exceptional emotional resilience. Every day, educators navigate lesson planning, classroom management, student needs, administrative tasks, and the invisible work of caring deeply about young minds. Research consistently shows that teachers experience work-related stress at twice the rate of other professions, with 77 percent reporting frequent stress and 68 percent describing their work as

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The Two Faces of Educational Leadership: Recognizing and Managing Karmik and Gyanik Ego

The Two Faces of Educational Leadership: Recognizing and Managing Karmik and Gyanik Ego

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In the corridors of schools and universities, where mission statements proclaim student-centered values and collaborative cultures, a subtler challenge often undermines these ideals: the dual manifestations of leadership ego. While educational discourse has long acknowledged the pitfalls of authoritarian leadership, a more nuanced understanding reveals two distinct forms of ego that can compromise institutional effectiveness—what

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Why Some Conversations Inspire Action While Others Fall Flat: The Communication Secrets Every Education Leader Needs

Why Some Conversations Inspire Action While Others Fall Flat: The Communication Secrets Every Education Leader Needs

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Picture this: You’re sitting in a tense staff meeting. Budget cuts loom. Test scores are disappointing. Teachers are frustrated, parents are demanding answers, and the school board is breathing down your neck. You’ve prepared your talking points carefully—data, solutions, next steps. Yet as you speak, you can see eyes glazing over. Arms crossing. The disconnect

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Why School Principals Should Prioritize Trust Over Authority: Guidance from Harvard’s Amy Cuddy, PhD

Why School Principals Should Prioritize Trust Over Authority: Guidance from Harvard’s Amy Cuddy, PhD

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Introduction Effective school leadership shapes cultures, inspires staff, and determines student success. In India’s diverse educational landscape, principals must look past traditional command structures to become agents of trust. This blog draws from the research of Dr. Amy Cuddy—renowned Harvard social psychologist and offers practical, evidence-based guidance tailored to Indian school leaders. Dr. Amy Cuddy

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