Why Schools Must Introduce a Daily Newspaper Reading Slot

The editorial explores one of the simplest yet most effective school reforms: a dedicated daily newspaper reading session. Regular newspaper reading helps students build reading habits, improve comprehension, connect learning with real-world events, and develop critical thinking and media literacy.

Aditi Joshi – Active Play and Early Childhood Learning

How young children learn best when they are free to move, explore, and play. Active play is not separate from learning—it is one of its strongest foundations.

Kumud Sharma – Encouraging Independent Learning from a Young

AgeWhy supporting independent learning early helps children become more confident, responsible, and curious learners.

Sangeeta Bhattacharjee – Why Writing Matters for Young Minds

How writing helps children organise thoughts, strengthen communication, and build clarity of expression from an early age.

Amit Dubey – Ikigai: Understanding Children Better

How the Japanese concept of Ikigai helps teachers and parents understand each child’s natural strengths, interests, and sense of purpose.

Dr. Srividya Muthuvel – How Our Brain Learns and Grows Daily

An insightful look at how the brain learns, remembers, and develops new skills every day.

How Schools Can Introduce Effective Newspaper Reading Classes

A practical guide for schools to introduce structured newspaper reading sessions in a simple, engaging, and sustainable way.

When Government Schools Empty Out, India Pays the Price

The editorial argues that declining enrolment in government schools is not a verdict, but a warning—and a critical opportunity for reform.

Who Educates India?

A deeper look beyond headlines to understand what enrollment data really says about the role and future of government schools.

Priyanka Jain – Teaching Based on How Adolescents Think

An exploration of how aligning teaching methods with adolescent thinking patterns can improve engagement and learning outcomes.

Meenakshi Pandey – Mentor Programs in Schools

Meenakshi Pandey – Mentor Programs in Schools

Dr. Sangita Thakur – Inclusion in Education

A call to move beyond token compliance towards meaningful inclusion, with practical strategies for schools to create accessible environments.

Anita Anil Gupta – The Problem with Excessive Guidance

A reflection on how over-guiding children can limit creativity, independence, and problem-solving ability.

Sapna Bhatia – Helping Second Language Learners Speak Confidently

Insights into why speaking is often the hardest skill for learners and how teachers can build confidence effectively.

Editorial: When Schools Turn Children into Advertisements

A reflection on how public display of examination “toppers” can shift recognition into marketing — and why schools must protect student dignity over institutional image.

Why Government Schools Have Space but Not Students

An analysis of declining enrolment in government schools and what it signals about trust, quality, and the future of public education in India.

Malavika Jayakumar – How Home Environment Shapes Learning

An exploration of how family context, support systems, and emotional climate influence student outcomes.

Aditi Biswas – Maintaining Mental and Physical Health Online

Practical reflections on digital habits, boundaries, and balanced well-being.

Rakesh Kumar Kabra – How Technology Is Changing Education

A grounded look at how digital tools are reshaping teaching and learning practices.

Smriti Agarwal – How to Make Children Think Clearly

Strategies for developing clarity, reasoning, and thoughtful decision-making in students.

Srionka Samanta – Language Labs and Their Use

A practical examination of how language labs can strengthen communication skills when implemented effectively.

Ivan Illich and the Uncomfortable Questions Schools Must Face

A reflection on Illich’s warning that institutions created to serve human needs can gradually begin to shape and limit them — and why his critique remains relevant today.

Editorial: Why teachers must remain learners

Learning time: a simple reform schools can implement

What It Means to Be a Passionate Teacher

Aruna K. Srikanth describes a passionate teacher as one who nurtures curiosity and celebrates every child’s progress, creating a classroom where students feel safe to try, fail, and grow.

Storytelling That Strengthens Learning and Relationships

Nirban Roy explains how storytelling makes lessons more engaging and relatable, helping students connect emotionally with ideas and deepen understanding.

Creative Ways for Student Assessment

Rezuan Chowdhury shows how assessment, when used thoughtfully, supports reflection and learning rather than merely measuring performance.

Excess Burden of the School Curriculum

Sireesha Prasad examines how increasingly heavy curricula place pressure on students and raises questions about depth, purpose, and meaningful learning.

How We Learn to Handle Change

Veena Keni discusses adaptability and why the ability to respond effectively to change is essential for learning, growth, and well-being.

Teaching Gen Z

Yashvi Parwani Vaswani reflects on teaching strategies suited to Gen Z learners who grow up immersed in technology from an early age.

Friedrich Fröbel: The Man Who Invented Childhood Education

A reflection on Friedrich Fröbel’s belief that play, activity, and self-expression are central to early childhood education.