The Parent Trap: The Troubles of Teaching Children at Home During a Pandemic
Tiffin made,
Bags packed,
Books bought,
Uniform ironed,
Sent to school,
Ensuring homework is done,
Repeat.
This used to be a standard day for parents. After all, it was in-person interaction...
Dialogues: Geeta Dharmarajan on the Power of Children’s Literature
The new National Education Policy (NEP) is fresh off the press, and contains big plans for school education. In light of India’s all too...
Can the NEP Reform Higher Education in India?
Dear Reader,
In yesterday’s newsletter, we laid out the context behind some of the new National Education Policy’s (NEP) biggest and boldest moves in India’s...
Behind the Scenes: The Factors that Influenced Our New National Education Policy
Dear Reader,
If there’s anything six years of NDA rule has taught us, it’s that most things in general, whether planned or unplanned, come unannounced....
How Much is Too Much? University Fees Amidst COVID-19
Featured image: "Madras University Senate House", courtesy of Jonas Buchholz (CC BY-SA 3.0), used for representational purposes only.
The pandemic has disrupted almost every aspect...
School Uniforms are Meant to Equalise Students, So Why Enforce Gendered Dress Codes?
“I remember how much I used to love wearing my uniform as a kid. But when I got older, I started to feel more...
Politics Of, By, and For the People: Developing Democracy in 21st Century India
I want you to meet Razia. A 10-year-old girl born in the village of Nayabans, in Uttar Pradesh. She belongs to a Dalit-Muslim family....
The Perils of Being Queer in Indian Schools
“From being an outspoken frontbencher in class, the constant bullying and unwarranted attention made me isolated and quiet. I began sitting right at the...
Indian Textbooks Need to Account for Minority Identities Better
Among the various tools used within a classroom, school textbooks play a significant role in shaping children’s worldview. Yet, are school textbooks inclusive of...
Learning Under Lockdown: Voices From Kashmir
Having lived in Kashmir as an educator, but not as a learner, Mubeen Masudi brings to the table a unique perspective on education. Although...
