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Back to school
Students sitting at a distance, conducting practicals and doubt clearing sessions in shifts, short and staggered classes, no food sharing, closed canteens and playgrounds, wearing masks and carrying sanitisers are now the new essentials to attending schools....
How Can Schools and Teachers Make “Back to School” Transition Smooth for Children?
With almost two years of empty classrooms, silent playgrounds and deserted corridors, schools are set to welcome students back to the campus. This is a good time to reflect on how we can make this transition as smooth as possible for our students. All...
Early Adoption of National Education Policy Among Schools
Radhika Zahedi currently serves as School Director at the Acres Foundation. She has been working in the field of education for the past 14 years. She has experience as a school Principal at the Gateway School of Mumbai and also in other roles as...
Decoding 4 myths about screen time that are impacting online education
These are the 4 Myths about screen time, through research on the effects of screen time based on the content and context of screen use, that can help us understand the real impact of screen time among children. Technology in education is evolving, and it is...
Raising decision-makers and responsible adults-to-be
Childhood is a time filled with enjoyment and discovery. From learning social skills to developing emotional intelligence to picking up cognitive and physical growth, the power of early education is enormous. Accompanied by an abundance of benefits such as...
Back to School – Do’s and Don’ts for Parents
Transitions and change always take some settling in time for everyone involved, children and adults. This is to be expected regardless of whether it’s returning to school physically after attending school online for a long period of time, or after vacation...
How might schools adopt the NEP to curate effective curriculum
The NEP 2020 provides schools with wonderful guidelines for improving school curricula. Here are 4 ways in which schools might use these guidelines to upgrade curriculum and learning. 1. Including Essential Curriculum Content The NEP 2020 gives schools...
Summer vacation time is much more than hobby classes
Summertime in India is typically characterized by the onset of structured camps and hobby classes. In an effort to provide structure and meaningful engagement, children are deprived of playtime. Hobby classes and summer camps, while useful for learning new...
5 things to look for when choosing a school for your child
Parenting starts with making the right decisions for your child. And choosing the right school can be one of the most daunting yet crucial decisions any first-time parent has to take. With the addition of hybrid learning facilities and tech-enabled...
5 things that 1st-time parents should look for when choosing a school for their child
Parenting starts with making the right decisions for your child. And choosing the right school can be one of the most daunting yet crucial decisions any first-time parent has to take. With the addition of hybrid learning facilities and tech-enabled...
How to make back to school transition smooth for children
With almost two years of empty classrooms, silent playgrounds and deserted corridors, schools are set to welcome students back to the campus. This is a good time to reflect on how we can make this transition as smooth as possible for our students. All...
Tech-enabled classrooms: Transforming the face of education
The landscape of education is evolving and while every classroom is undergoing a massive change, technology has been at the forefront of this transformation. Since we live in a world that is dominated by knowledge and information, STEM (Science, Technology,...
