Category: The Other Side

The yellow school bus

Anuradha C
The yellow school bus is a symbol of childhood for many, and much more than a mode of transportation – it’s a space where friendships form, adventures unfold, and memories are made. Anuradha C explores the magic and nostalgia of the school bus, and the joy of the early morning rides – because the school bus is where the real day begins.

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STEM education in Indian regional languages

Anuradha C
India’s journey towards inclusive STEM education is taking a significant turn with a growing emphasis on regional languages. The NEP 2020, AICTE initiatives, and the various state government efforts are making STEM education accessible in over 22 regional languages. Improved comprehension, inclusivity, and cultural relevance, are just some of the benefits of learning STEM in mother tongues, writes Anuradha C. Read on to find out how this shift is shaping the future of learning in India.

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Rebuilding hope: a journey with a government school

Sushmita Aripirala
Join Sushmita on her journey to transform a dilapidated government school without even the most basic amenities into a beacon of hope. For almost a decade, her mission has been to provide students with a dignified learning environment. Her moving account will leave you inspired to take action and make a difference in your own community.

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Have you heard of e-techno schools?

Anuradha C
Are e-techno schools the future of education? They focus on STEM and promise a 92% success rate in competitive exams. But what are the benefits and pitfalls of this trend? Anuradha C writes about how these tech-integrated institutions are reshaping learning and why one mother uprooted her life to be closer to an e-techno school.

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Life lessons from a game of sport

Anuradha C
Extra-curricular activities are done if there is time for them outside the regular curricular activities. In many schools, sport is still an extra-curricular activity. While math and science can teach us to add, multiply, and question, sport can teach us life lessons.

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Is AI doing the homework?

Anuradha C
The author asks questions about AI and homework; questions many of us may soon grapple with. Do children use AI to do homework? How can teachers figure this out? What can teachers do to discourage students from falling into this trap?

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