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“Every individual has a place to fill in the world and is important in some respect whether he/she chooses to be so or not.” Nathaniel Hawthorne. This is often being pointed out that 21st century education is going to be in many ways different from what it used to be in the past. Experts have argued that learners will have to develop an ability to be able to unlearn, relearn and then realign themselves according to needs of the society particularly in a country like India. The idea of students and social responsibility is important to reflect as we have…

To be attributed to Piya Marker, Director – Head of School, The Aditya Birla Integrated School Realistic expectations Every parent has dreams and aspirations for their child and you are no different. It is absolutely necessary to ensure that your child is able to maximise his potential. You will need to define that potential so that you are able to guide him with realistic expectations. Prioritise Goals While you prepare your child for the real world, be sure to prioritise what your child needs to achieve first. Do not be in a hurry. He will achieve it all. Just ensure…

To be attributed to Ms. Leena Kotwal, Head of Senior School, The Aditya Birla Integrated School What do Tommy Hilfiger, Sir Richard Branson, Michael Phelps, Steven Spielberg, Jamie Olivier and Agatha Christie have in common? Besides being well-known personalities in their respective fields, they were also known to have learning difficulties and conditions ranging from ADHD to Dyslexia. The difficulties and the related challenges did not limit their horizon to reach for the stars. Research from Cass Business School in London revealed that 35% of entrepreneurs in the US and 20% of entrepreneurs in Britain showed signs of dyslexia, and in…

Last year brought unprecedented and unforeseen changes across the world. One industry that found itself amidst this was education. Being a part of the industry, it was easy for me to observe circumstantial transformation, but I have to be honest, 2020 was a lot different. Covid-19 has been a defining moment for all industries, more so for higher education. Upskilling was always on the cards for many students and professionals but never had it been inescapable. MBA notably received a jolt from the blue. Overnight, students who landed on campus had to refrain from attending classes physically or, sadly, head…

As of March 1 this year, students applied to 9% more colleges, according to data from Common Application. That means increased competition for the coveted Ivy League colleges and other top institutes as well. Despite many colleges going test-optional, a high standardized test score remains a differentiating factor for both undergraduate and postgraduate applications. Test preparation for study abroad encompasses standardized tests such as GMAT or GRE for postgraduate programs, and the ACT, SAT, and AP for undergraduate programs. As a study abroad counselor working with students across 9 countries, I have found that there is a significant pattern to…

Muskan Vinod, MBA Class of 2021, Great Lakes Institute of Management, ChennaiDr K Rajeshwari, Sr Associate Professor, Marketing, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai An individual’s fundamental values and ethics get established at a fairly young age. Just like when many school students participate in school fares or bake sale as junior business tycoons. While these decisions are not important for any stakeholders or corporations at that point of time, they are learning invaluable business lessons through these that will influence their lifelong decision-making skills. Similarly, it is also important to make them socially responsible leaders, treating everyone equally and…

Joe Lumsden, Secondary School Principal, Stonehill International School, Bangalore. “The world changes according to the way people see it, and if you can alter, even by a millimeter, the way people look at reality, then you can change the world.” (James Baldwin) I would imagine that if we asked all teachers around the world why they got into education in the first place, a large chunk of them would refer to a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of others, to give something back to society, or to help make a better future in some way. This…

The National Education Policy 2020 is an ambitious and progressive document that aims to transform and revitalize school and higher education in the country. In its overall scope and in its details, the policy seems to bring together best practices from successful education systems across the world. However, does the policy entirely reflect the ground realities of our education system and overall socioeconomic situation? The proposal to evolve the 10+2 system into a 5+3+3+4 system is a much needed revision. The new structure consists of 4 stages: Foundational, Preparatory, Middle and High school. The ‘play school’ has been included as…

The correlation between education and social Issues cannot be overemphasized ever and yet the correlation is not entirely black and white. To explain this, let’s first get into defining both these very important words. Definitions To put it simplistically, a social Issue can be defined as a hurdle or challenge within society that makes it difficult for people to achieve their full potential. This could range across many areas; few examples of global social issues could be poverty, malnutrition, unequal opportunity, unsanitary living conditions and so and so forth. Education, on the other hand, can be defined in many ways.…

For the past seven months, there have been ongoing protests opposing three agricultural reform bills announced by the Modi government that would completely reshape agricultural markets. The protesters, who were initially predominantly Sikh, are opposing the bills alleging that the bills are pro corporate and curtail necessary regulations that protect smaller farmers. Since from the beginning, the farmers protest received support from within and outside India. People from the film industry, sports, politicians, various organizations and university students were extended their support and actively participated in this protest. At Delhi’s border, hundreds of students from different universities have joined the…