Walk into a staff room during Teacher’s Month and you will probably see a familiar scene. Cards on the desk. A cake in the corner. A student’s handwritten note tucked into a diary already crowded with lesson plans, worksheets and reminders. The teacher smiles, says thank you, and goes back to correcting forty notebooks before the next bell rings. We are very good at thanking teachers. I am not sure we are equally good at asking what we owe them. The Job We Keep Expanding Teac

For years, the classroom has been built around a familiar equation: the teacher knows, the student learns. But artificial intelligence is quietly rewriting that equation. Today, a teacher can ask an AI tool to draft a lesson plan, differentiate an activity for different learning levels, translate a resource, generate assessment questions or suggest ways to explain a difficult concept. The question, then, is no longer whether AI will enter the classroom. It already has. The mo

Archana Patil is an accomplished education leader and Vice Principal at Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Kolhapur, with over 18 years of experience in the field of education. As a CBSE Resource Person, she is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, teacher empowerment, and joyful, meaningful learning experiences that nurture students into confident and responsible individuals.

Anubha Srivastava, Principal, Delhi International School Edge, Dwarka, is an educator and leader with 25+ years’ experience. A CBSE Master Trainer and Resource Person, she contributed to CBSE’s Storytelling Pedagogy Module and championed NEP 2020’s play-based learning. Pursuing a PhD at IIT Delhi on storytelling and values, she is a five-time Green School Award recipient and Adobe Creativity Challenge-winning leader.

Chetan Tiwari, Principal of St. Anthony’s School, began his journey in 1995. A dedicated educator, he holds a B.Ed and a Master’s in Ecology & Environment. He served as Secretary of AHLIS, Asst. Secretary of ASISC (North Bengal & Northeast), and CISCE Inspector since 2018. A believer in inclusive, progressive education, he embraces growth with his motto: “Hustle with heart and soul.”

Dr. A. S. Gangwar is the Principal of Delhi Public School, Bokaro Steel City, with 38 years of rich experience in the field of education. Exceptionally qualified, he holds M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D. (Hon.) and D.Litt. (Hon.) degrees. He is recognised as a Certified Mediator by the Supreme Court of India and is the recipient of numerous national and international awards for educational leadership. Under his visionary leadership and guidance, DPS Bokaro continues to uphold academic ex

Dr. M Ramachandran has teamed up with Coorg Public School & Pre- University College, Gonikoppal as the Principal to continue its legacy as South India’s premier boarding institution. With over 3 decades of academic mentorship coupled with professional grooming and skilling experiences at IITM, IIM Kolkata and FasTracKids Learning Station, Denver, Colorado(USA), Dr. Ramachandran is passionate to guide students, teachers and parents with future ready skills in the changing dyn

Sukanya Arora is a mental health professional and RCI-registered rehabilitation counsellor with expertise in child, adolescent, and youth mental health. Founder of Youth Mental Health India, she specializes in counselling, life skills education, parent guidance, and school mental health, promoting compassionate and evidence-informed care.

K.K. Ganesh is the Principal of S.B.I.O.A. Public School in Coimbatore. With over 20 years of K-12 experience, he specializes in design thinking and progressive learning. Holding degrees including an M.A. and B.Ed., he previously led ELGI Matriculation School, consistently driving academic excellence and holistic student development.

Shailendra Bhadauria is an educationist, entrepreneur, social worker and institution builder with nearly three decades of experience across education, healthcare, sports and social development. Founder of Maharana Pratap Group of Institutions and Pratap University, he champions future-ready education, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment. His honours include Yuva Udyami Puruskar, Jagran Ratna and Yuva Sikshavid Awards.

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.

I was visiting a school in Delhi not long ago; a well-run, well-intentioned school with genuinely dedicated teachers. During a session with students, a fourteen-year-old raised her hand and asked me something that I was not expecting: "Sir, I want to be an engineer, but will the world need engineers in future?” The room went quiet because she was right. Not theoretically but practically and urgently right. Careers are changing faster than curricula. AI is reshaping entire ind

R. Bhanumathi Ramachandran is an educationist and school leader with a passion for nurturing young minds through innovative teaching and holistic development. She actively contributes to educational initiatives, teacher empowerment, and student well-being. Her interests include child development, value-based education, and creating positive learning environments

Rahul Gupta is a Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi artist, choreographer, and dance mentor known for challenging gender stereotypes in classical dance. Despite facing ridicule for pursuing dance as a boy, he continued his artistic journey with resilience. He has performed across India and internationally in Australia, Thailand, Qatar, and Dubai, advocating for inclusivity, emotional expression, and greater acceptance for boys in the performing arts.

Ganesh Kohli is the Founder of the IC3 Movement and Chair of the Board of Trustees at the IC3 Institute. A teacher, counsellor, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner, he has spent over two decades advancing career and college counselling globally. Having guided thousands of students and visited hundreds of universities worldwide, he champions the vision of “counselling in every school” through transformative educational initiatives.