Category: Voices in Education

Aromal U, a Biology Teacher at Shri Parshwanath Jain Vidyalaya, Rani, Rajasthan, points out how providing correct information during adolescence helps students to handle physical, emotional, and social changes confidently. Navigating adolescent years As teachers, we guide students, facilitate their learning, comfort them, and support their academic, social, and emotional development. Whenever students face confusion…

Lekshmi S Nair, Subject Matter Expert – Verbal Ability, Department of School Education, Govt of Tamil Nadu, explains how, when English is taught as a skill, students begin to see its purpose beyond the classroom. They learn not just what the language is, but how they can use it in real life. Opening doors beyond…

Gunjan Tripathi, Vice Principal, Aravali International School, Faridabad, explains that most conversations about an educator’s professional development revolve around Familiar questions. What workshops should we run? Which certifications should teachers pursue? What topics matter most? These are important discussions, but they often overlook a more fundamental question: How do teacher training and mentoring actually live…

Deepak Sharma, Education Strategist | Researcher | Assessment Specialist | Teacher,  Directorate of Education, GNCT of Delhi, with expertise in assessment and educational innovation, explores how performance-based teaching can create classrooms where students learn by doing, thinking, collaborating, and applying their knowledge when teachers are well-prepared, confident, and supported by conducive environments. For decades, classroom…

Richa Pandey, School Leader, The Sky High, Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh, explains that the true purpose of learning lies not in obedience, but in curiosity, reflection and personal growth. From compliance to ownership Traditional classrooms have long been based on the principle of compliance. Students are expected to follow instructions, complete assigned work, memorise information…

Farhat Feroz, Mental Wellness Educator, Concept of Living Charitable Trust, from Kolkata, West Bengal, points out that true education begins not with marks or examinations, but with the belief that every child has the capacity to flourish. Where belief begins Performance in schools is often measured through marks, results and rankings. Yet, before a child…

Gaurav Jain, CEO & Co-Founder, Funscholar Innovations Private Limited, Kolkata, West Bengal, talks about how AI is changing the way students learn and teachers assess, making education more personalised, efficient and focused on individual progress. From marks to meaning For decades, student assessment has followed a familiar pattern. Students take up examinations, teachers spend countless…

Shriharsh Chandak, Founder and CEO of Educare24, Pune, Maharashtra, explains how a successful preschool is built on thoughtful planning, passionate teachers, meaningful parent partnerships and a focus on every child’s growth. The current world is keenly focused on improving the quality of education in the pre-primary space. When looked at closely, this sector presents several…

Rohini Kesavan Rajeev, Founder, The Able Mind, Mental Health & Behavioral Health Expert, SEL and Leadership Coach, explains how creating emotionally resilient learners begins with integrating evidence-based psychological practices that support both academic success and lifelong well-being. Evidence-based psychological tools in schools Academic success has long been regarded as the primary purpose of education. However,…

Vedant Podar, Co-founder and director of Podar Eduspace, Mumbai, Maharashtra, talks about how the future belongs to those who will adapt, be innovative, and be willing to learn continuously. In this age of rapid technological advancement, education has a critical role to prepare learners to meet new challenges and seize emerging opportunities. The rapid advancement…