Is research at the top of the hierarchy?

Is education being driven by the research or researchers?   Around 8% of the total workforce is in the education sector. All of us want every child to have an enriching learning experience. While that is the world we all dream of, are we keeping up well with the process?   As we all know,…

Highlights of Education in India 2022

Digitalisation of Education The thrust for greater digitalization of education has been made by the government through several initiatives, such as DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing), online MOOC courses related to NIOS, e-Pathshala web portal, and the National Repository of Open Educational Resources (NROER) which provides e-content for students, teachers, educators, and parents. The…

Holistic Education – at School or Home?

Much different than making school home or making home a school.   The future of education is here or it is on its way. A new type of ‘School’ will mark the education system in the next few years: homeschool. The internet revolution has begun, and it is not going away anytime soon. Video-conferencing companies…

Does “Mentoring” in the education sector make sense?

This is a question Rafi asked me recently at work. Rafi leads Mantra4Change’s team that works with district-level leadership in Tumkur. His question came from concerns about a low cluster head-to-teacher ratio (even lower as you go up the ed-leadership ladder) in Karnataka and this mentor cadre’s primary role being supervisory. His curiosity about whether…

From Challenges to Change: Creating Resilient Communities Through Innovation and Inclusion

Introduction In a world where uncertainty is a constant, the resilience of a community depends on its ability to adapt and grow in the face of adversity. However, resilience doesn’t come from isolation—it stems from collective action. Through inclusive collaboration, communities can tap into their collective wisdom and innovation, unlocking solutions that might otherwise be…

Building Resilience Through Collective Innovation and Collaboration

Introduction In a world where uncertainty is a constant, the resilience of a community depends on its ability to adapt and grow in the face of adversity. However, resilience doesn’t come from isolation—it stems from collective action. Through inclusive collaboration, communities can tap into their collective wisdom and innovation, unlocking solutions that might otherwise be…

Innovating Together: How Collaboration Fuels Community Resilience

Introduction In today’s rapidly changing world, community resilience is more crucial than ever. From natural disasters to economic upheavals, communities are constantly facing challenges. However, the power of collaboration can turn these challenges into opportunities for growth and sustainability. By bringing together diverse voices, skill sets, and resources, communities can innovate in ways that foster…