Category: Voices in Education

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…

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…

Rachna Arora, Senior educator, Shiv Nadar School, Noida, UP, talks about the greatest educational challenges that are not always the most visible. Behind satisfactory report cards and routine classroom participation lies the often-unnoticed struggle of average learners. The crisis nobody sees When discussions about failure in education arise, the image that usually comes to mind…

Haseena Tawfeeqa. S, a first-year student, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, points out that true education is all about understanding ideas deeply and clearly and learning skills for life, not just about scoring high marks, based on her experiences. The soul of education Education is often described as the most powerful weapon for…

Dr Mary Binoy, English language trainer, writer, and storyteller, Ernakulam, Kerala, explains how introducing English early in childhood builds a strong foundation for effective communication and lifelong learning, apart from overcoming fear of committing mistakes and gaining confidence. English as a language can be quite intimidating and, I would say, a real struggle for many…

Deepika Tandon, a curriculum specialist at Advento Kids in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, discusses the concept of multiple intelligences and how we can use this approach to give children multiple ways to explore and succeed. So when we talk about multiple intelligences according to NEP, it is nothing but to keep the child in the centre and…