In Sochi, a room full of Russian students reinforced a belief I have carried for years: children may grow up in different cultures and education systems, but their emotional questions are universal. The more schools listen to them, the better education can become. A few weeks ago, I was in Sochi, sitting in a room with Russian students as they responded to one of our School Cinema films in a language I did not understand. I could not follow every word. Yet I understood almost

"The best way to predict the future is to create it." Today's children are growing up in a world where content is available at the swipe of a finger. They watch, scroll, stream, like, share, and increasingly ask artificial intelligence to generate answers in seconds. Never before has a generation had such unlimited access to information. Yet this abundance raises an important question for educators: Are we nurturing creators or merely producing consumers? Consumption is effo

Komal Arora is an accomplished education leader & Headmistress of Kundan Vidya Mandir, Ludhiana, with over three decades of dedicated service in the field of education. Formerly the Head of the Social Science Department & a Post Graduate Teacher of Political Science, she is widely respected for her commitment to academic excellence, civic literacy, & holistic student development. Her leadership continues to foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity & lifelong learning withi

Ms. Helen Bowen is the Head Teacher at King’s College India, bringing over two decades of international educational leadership experience. She has worked across teaching, curriculum, and school leadership in diverse contexts including Mongolia, Turkey, and Harrow Schools, UK. Passionate about safeguarding, wellbeing, and academic excellence, she blends British educational traditions with Indian vibrancy to nurture confident, resilient learners.

Jonali Das has been serving as the Principal of Modern English School, Guwahati, Assam, India since 2012. With over two decades of experience in educational leadership, school effectiveness, and institutional transformation. Her professional journey has been guided by a commitment to creating future-ready learning environments, empowering educators, strengthening school systems, and fostering meaningful partnerships with parents and the wider community.

Anisha Monachan is an educational psychologist at The Atelier, Bengaluru, working within a Reggio Emilia-inspired environment. Her work explores child-led learning, emotional development, and educational philosophy, with a particular interest in curiosity, identity, and creating meaningful learning experiences for children, families, and educators.

Mahima Samanth is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry whose interests span value-based education, student development, sustainability, and socially relevant research. A published author in English, Hindi, and Kannada, she contributes regularly to leading newspapers and magazines. She has authored several research papers and serves as a reviewer for Springer Nature and ACS journals.

Suman Singh is a dedicated Vice Principal and Senior Chemistry Educator at National Public School, Kengeri, Bengaluru with 25+ years of experience, delivering exceptional academic results. A tireless advocate for holistic development, they actively empower both students and faculty, fostering a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that inspires excellence and character building across the entire school community.

Experiential learning is important for today’s K-12 learners because it enables them to connect theoretical knowledge with real life application. Through hands-on activities, projects, collaborations, and problem-solving, students develop essential life skills such as critical thinking, innovation, communication, and adaptability, that will stand them in good stead in an ever – evolving world. It is a way of making the learner’s experience exciting, which increases retention

Dr. Shilpa Kalyan is the Incharge Director of the Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (MILHS), MAHE Bengaluru. A media educator with nearly two decades of experience, she founded MILHS and launched multiple humanities programmes. She received the UNESCO Top Scholar Award (2024) for her work on Trauma Literacy and leads South India initiatives for the global JETREG project.