EW August 2021

September 10, 2021 /Posted byqureshi_yasser / 0

Cover Story

30 Eduleaders weathering covid tsunami - The world’s longest lockdown of schools is likely to prove disastrous for the learning outcomes of over 100 million children.… more>

Editorial

Impressive only by Indian standards

Letter from the Editor

Letter From the Editor

Mailbox

Crime against children

Education News

Education Notes

Stringent punishment

Education Briefs

IIT-G-Mizoram U concordat

Institution Profile

Expert Comment

Towards a level playing field in K-12 education

Young Achievers

Teacher-2-teacher

Fluctuating trends in international education

International News

Interview

“I believe Nehru’s greatest failure was to ignore primary education…”

Books

Special Essay

Ushering in a New Era of Public Health Education in India

Spotlight Feature

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“Most schools never consciously chose their basic unit. They inherited one from the past: the class. With the class as the focus, the things that happen between people get squeezed out: the apprentice learning alongside someone skilled, the child taught where they are rather than where the class is, and the daily practice of getting along with people they did not choose. The most promising new schools are organising themselves around the individual child rather than the class. A better approach is to group children by readiness in each subject and change those groups as they progress. Communication, collaboration and handling disagreement need daily practice. In a school built around individual progress, teachers get time back to observe, diagnose, mentor and step in where they are most needed. Most teachers entered the profession to make a difference to children. Many spend their careers managing classes instead. The best new schools offer them a system that finally lets them do the work they signed up for.”

- Rahul Raghavan, Economic Times, (27/10)

“Prevention begins with understanding young people, their struggles and the environments in which they grow up. A sense of belonging, nurturing relationships and meaningful social interactions can play a crucial role in protecting adolescents from substance abuse. When young people feel connected to their families, schools and communities, they are more likely to develop healthy coping mechanisms, make informed choices and seek help when needed. Parents, teachers and community leaders must work together to create supportive spaces where adolescents feel heard, valued and understood. Schools must go beyond academic achievement to foster inclusion, emotional wellbeing and genuine relationships. Ultimately, preventing substance abuse requires looking beyond individual behaviour and recognising the influence of the relationships and communities that shape young lives.”

- Navdeep Aggarwal, Economic Times, (22/10)