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November 2024

Editorial

The point of asking “what if?”

There are at least two ways in which we might imagine the future. One path takes us through unchecked climate change and its consequences on human and planetary life, including the exacerbation of conflicts around the world.

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August 2024

Editorial

The point of asking “what if?”

Usha Raman

There are at least two ways in which we might imagine the future. One path takes us through unchecked climate change and its consequences on human and planetary life, including the exacerbation of conflicts around the world.

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November 2024

Editorial

The point of asking “what if?”

Usha Raman

There are at least two ways in which we might imagine the future. One path takes us through unchecked climate change and its consequences on human and planetary life, including the exacerbation of conflicts around the world.

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The week before

library-shelves
The library as a space for art exploration
Sanika Dhakephalkar
Art should be about freedom, not copying. Sanika writes about how visual arts programs in libraries can unlock children’s creativity by letting them experiment with different media, explore their surroundings, and tell stories without words. From making scroll books to drawing from observation, she writes how the library can become a space for curiosity, expression, and connection.
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tool-kit
The why, where, and how of assessments
Meena Sriram
Assessments are more than just exams – they’re crucial for both student growth and teacher effectiveness. Beyond classic types of written tests, modern techniques like observations and reflections are equally effective in assessing students’ learning outcomes. Meena Sriram writes how assessments can motivate students as well as inspire teachers to refine their teaching methods.
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nftd
My first lessons as a teacher
Shamma Kalodi
What is it like to transition from student to teacher? Shamma Kalodi reflects on the highs and lows of her first few weeks in the classroom. She writes about the chaos of an unplanned first day to finding her footing amidst structural challenges and academic expectations.
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book-review
A new vision for education
Neerja Singh
"To Every Parent To Every School" by V. Raghunathan and Meena Raghunathan is a vital read for anyone involved in guiding young people. Through engaging anecdotes and insightful research, Neerja Singh’s review highlights the importance of developing students’ values, empathy, and critical thinking.
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May-June 2024

In the Issue

library-shelves
The library as a space for art exploration
Sanika Dhakephalkar Art should be about freedom, not copying. Sanika writes about how visual arts prog...
tool-kit
The why, where, and how of assessments
Meena Sriram Assessments are more than just exams – they’re crucial for both student growth and teacher e...
nftd
My first lessons as a teacher
Shamma Kalodi What is it like to transition from student to teacher? Shamma Kalodi reflects on the high...
book-review
A new vision for education
Neerja Singh "To Every Parent To Every School" by V. Raghunathan and Meena Raghunathan is a vital read for...

October 2024

Balancing compassion and consequences
Neerja Singh
How can we maintain a loving relationship with the younger generation while enforcing rules? Neerja Singh writes that setting boundaries and combining compassion with clear consequences can help young people grow into responsible, well-adjusted adults.
Fostering positive body image, self-acceptance, and resilience among young adults
Priyanka Soman
Am I too fat or too thin? Is my face too pimply? Am I too dark? What are these spots on my neck? Young adults today are caught in the trap of the ‘ideal good looks’. What has brought this on in our younger generation and how can we move them to thinking positively about themselves the way they are?
Why homework?
Mokhtar Zaman
Is homework necessary? Can we avoid it? How does it help? Find the answers to these questions in this article.

September 2024

Keep calm and stay healthy
Dr. Anamika Sharma and Dr. L.Ravithej Singh
The pressures of classroom management can take a toll on the teacher’s health. They may struggle with stress, anxiety, impostor syndrome and the lack of work-life balance. "Keep calm and stay healthy," can help teachers maintain their wellbeing and create a positive learning environment.
The calmness quotient
Nabanita Deshmukh
Arati Biswas, an NGO worker, embarks on a journey across India to uncover how teachers manage stress and seek peace in their daily lives. She meets inspiring educators like Gangamani, who uses soothing audio stories to calm her class, and Kumar, who learns to “compartmentalize” his personal struggles. As Arati learns from each teacher, she discovers that the path to calmness is unique but vital for effective teaching. Read Nabanita’s piece on lessons to find peace in your own classroom or workplace.
Keep calm and seed the future
Bincy Mary George
According to Bincy Mary George, educators are like gardeners, who nurture the seeds of the future. They must cultivate not just success but a love for learning and resilience in their students.

August 2024

Who will help our teachers thrive?
Srishti Gulati
Our teachers are at the heart of our education system, yet their voices are frequently sidelined in discussions about improvements and policies. With the ASER reports and growing philanthropic investments highlighting slow progress in education quality, Gulati calls for systemic changes.
Adaptive curriculum for the self-directed learner
Sanjhee Gianchandani
The U.S. Department of Education defines personalized learning as instruction tailored to students’ individual learning preferences, needs, and interests. Sanjhee writes that these principles can be broadly applied to adapt language classroom curricula. This means that teaching move from teacher-centric to learner-driven approaches.
Communicating peace
Anubha Rawat
Communication includes spoken language, written words, non-verbal cues, and technology, categorized as constructive or destructive, and nonviolent or violent. Conceptualized by Marshall B. Rosenberg in the 1960s-70s, nonviolent communication or NVC has four components. How can it be incorporated into the classroom? How does it benefit students and/or teachers? Read Rawat’s article on how to communicate peace and foster a positive learning environment.

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Making economics fun

Mala Kumar “I hated economics!” says Nobel Prize winner Esther Duflo, but her new book series Poor Economics for Kids is set to change that perception for children. Mala Kumar...

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Nature: a living

Avanish Singh After moving to Mumbai, Avanish Singh was struck by the city’s lush green environment. He noticed that many iconic trees in the city weren’t native to India but...

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