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'Parents should be counselled about changes in education system'

HT interviews Basanti Roy, educationist and former divisional secretary of SSC Board.

Schools concerned about implementation, implication

Not all schools are happy with the state government's move to reserve 25% seats for children from economically weaker backgrounds. Deepti Khera reports.

Background no bar

The government wants schools to admit students irrespective of their socio-economic profile. How will schools cope with the rule that is bound to change classroom dynamics dramatically? HT finds out.

Alumni go back to school

From providing medical insurance to teachers to offering career guidance to students, ex-students have been contributing to their alma maters report Sadaf Modak

Teach me, version 2.0

On the one hand, teachers are evolving from omniscient instructors to accessible facilitators. On the other, they are taking on additional roles as counsellors and friends of their students

Teacher’s role has changed

The teacher today has to use technology and keep herself up-to-date. Also, teachers have to become counselors.

The best  schools in Navi Mumbai

Read these profiles to understand what is unique about each of these institutions

The best schools in the east

Read these profiles to understand what is unique about each of these institutions

The best schools in the west

Read these profiles to get a flavour of what makes each of these institutions unique

The best schools in the south

For many Indian parents, selecting a school for their child is among the most significant decisions they will make.

A touch of class for your child

First, over the past year, Indian policy makers have ushered in radical changes in curricula across boards.

Room to learn

With its schools boasting huge playgrounds, swimming pools, horse riding classes and low student-teacher ratios, Navi Mumbai is fast becoming a quality education hub that does not pinch one’s pocket

A world of difference

Given Mumbai's obsession with marks, there is a surprising surge in demand every year for schools in and around the city that have more holistic approaches to education Neha Bhayana reports

What did you do at school today?

A rising number of city parents want a clearer picture of how their children spend a large part of their day Serena Menon reports

Minds matter

Many City schools are experimenting with teaching methods as they try to incorporate current research about the way children learn

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