Boss Fight: Adulting in a Child’s Play Zone
We know that play is good for children. But to truly make play part of learning, we need to listen to the ones who play the most children themselves. Children often see play as something they choose on their own. It’s not about being told what to do or sitting at a table doing worksheets. […]
Level 1 Unlocked: Children Playing with the World
Play is more than just fun and games it’s one of the most important ways children learn and grow. Sadly, many adults still think of play as just something children do in their free time. But actually, play helps children build the skills they’ll need later in life like how to think, solve problems, express […]
Bridges in the Making
India’s digital railways, affordable smartphones, expanding data access, and public ed-tech platforms have pushed learning far beyond the school gate. NEP 2020 doesn’t treat technology as a shiny add-on; it builds a dedicated engine for digital content, training, and local-language access. From SWAYAM’s open courses to DIKSHA’s teacher communities and QR-linked textbooks, the system is […]
The Learning Formula: ECE + Play × Access = Potential
Early Childhood Education (ECE) is one of the most powerful tools to reduce inequality and support children’s development, especially in countries like India where many families face poverty and disadvantage. India has had a long-standing public ECE program through the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), launched in 1975. Today, over 1.3 million Anganwadi Centres across […]
Soap Operas: Real Drama, Real Change in School Hygiene
Hygiene behaviour and sanitation are foundational to public health, especially for school-aged children in developing countries, where poor hygiene remains a major risk factor for numerous diseases. Good hygiene practices are among the most effective preventive measures against infectious illnesses. Yet, many schools continue to grapple with issues related to sanitation, contributing to outbreaks of […]
NEW DEVELOPMENTS: EDUCATION
CBSE unveiled a landmark change: starting 2026, students in Classes 6 to 8 across its affiliated schools will study a mandatory Skill Education curriculum, a shift away from rote memorisation toward hands-on, skill-based learning. Under the new framework, each school will dedicate roughly 110 hours per year (about 160 class periods) to skill-based activities, delivered […]
Play School to Play Store: India’s Learning Leap
Educational technology (Ed-Tech) is playing a transformative role in early childhood education in India, helping bridge long-standing gaps in access, quality, and equity. The New Education Policy 2020 recognizes the power of technology in improving learning outcomes by supporting teachers, breaking language barriers, creating digital libraries, and expanding access to education beyond the four walls […]