Often I marvel at how the tiniest details in life can sow seeds of pristine happiness in our minds. I believe, the fellowship is all about those little things; those precious jewels which we’ve vowed to keep shining. 30 cute little monsters and me taming them make up my class, out of which, one you…
Read More...Our role is shifting day by day. From being an educator, now we are resource providers and advisors and after some time we want to acquire the role of facilitators.
Read More...On my journey to end education inequity, many times I have heard these phrases -"parents as partners" and "building ownership in parents". But I wonder, "What can I do about it?” It's this question that often occupied my mind; and after a series of community visits, followed by de-briefs with my co-fellow, we came up with the plan of starting "Chalti Phirti Classes (classes on the go!) - education anytime anywhere". It is our brainchild project, aimed to build ownership not only among the kids but also among the parents.
Read More...Wisdom, Courage and Compassion. The three values that we learn as children through fairy tales and moral science lessons are the very ones we choose to forget as adults. After all – wisdom is knowing what the right choice in our everyday life situations could be. Courage is what we must possess to make that…
Read More...As a nation, we currently have a number of ongoing conversations around the problems that our society faces and what we think the government should or should not be doing to ensure that our country becomes a great place to live in. It is essential to involve our children in these conversations – for they…
Read More...Education is fundamental to an equitable society. An excellent education equips our children with the skills, values and mind-sets required to be good citizens. A unifying trend among all the developed nations of the world is an active and engaged citizenry born in schools that teach them to think critically. The human capital created from…
Read More...Shutterflies began a year and a half ago with Vinay Kumar (Teacher at Udaan School of Photography), Shruti Sood (HSBC and Photo-hobbyist) and was later joined by Surendrasingh Sucharia (Teach For India Alumni and Associate at Eksept); together they shared the vision that someone’s background should not determine access to an art form. And just…
Read More...14th November. The date brings back fond memories of school picnics, sumptuous treats & feeling special in general. Children’s Day has always been a time celebrate childhood but today – has gathered a much larger significance in the face of India’s education crisis. Children are the leaders of our nation. When we engage in dialogue…
Read More...Mumbai! I have grown up hearing stories of all kinds about this island of a city.So many stories in fact,that it always appeared some distant parallel world of sorts at times to me.Everyone,those who had been to Mumbai,those who lived in Mumbai,those who longed to be in Mumbai and also those who wanted to escape…
Read More...Every single time the deadlines for applying to the Teach For India full-time Fellowship go up, the mail boxes and whatsapp of the current fellows and alumni get flooded. This flood is caused by the sudden surge of curiosity amongst their acquaintances regarding this fellowship. ‘Oh you are working with them already. So how are…
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