Educators are reimagining assessments to prioritise learning over rote memorisation, with efforts focused on integrating formative methods and reducing exam-related stress. Shilpi Banerjee's work at Azim Premji University exemplifies this shift, blending policy reforms with practical teacher training to foster competency-based education.

R Rukkumani, Professor at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pondicherry University, shares her passion for teaching, shaped by her family of educators and years of academic experience. She also emphasises the importance of nurturing young minds and fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students.

India’s vast and diverse educational landscape requires more than just teachers; it demands a wide array of education professionals to address challenges such as language diversity and curriculum development. Azim Premji University is leading efforts to nurture such professionals through its postgraduate programs, aligning with the National Education Policy’s vision to transform India’s education system.

It is perhaps too well known to students, parents and educators alike that the Indian higher education system is highly competitive. While some competition may be unavoidable, the question is - are some aspects of this competitive environment unnecessary, or even toxic? In this article, biology researcher and educator Anil Kumar Challa, from the Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi NCR presents a perspective on why a collaborative environment is better than a competitive one.

A laboratory can be a great place for experiential learning. However, using set protocols and kits can deprive students of this opportunity and make them disengaged learners. In this article, Tejaswini Panchpor, an educator from Dr Vishwanath Karad’s MIT World Peace University, Pune shares a frugal science approach to provide experiential learning to students and stimulate their creativity.