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How do good schools help in the development of children

Traditionally schools have been known as places where children learn content. Content is defined as the things that the national curriculum defines as minimum standards to be learned in a particular grade. When children reached grades 10 and 12, they were ‘tested’ on their recollection of these standards by way of ‘exams’. Based on these ‘exams’ their path on to a college was decided.  In the last decade, (and more so over the next decade), these ‘traditional’ ideas have been tested and upended. Schools in Gurgaon need to do far more than help deliver content and instead need to create learning to make children successful in life. Let us examine the things that will make children truly successful. Top Gurgaon schools should ideally weave these essential elements into the curriculum. Values With the changing world, there are some traditional values and some new world values that are important to be taught. Traditional values such as empathy and integrity are timeless....

Gender Equality a Must in Schools

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Gender inequality is one of the primary causes of poor health and nutrition outcomes for women and girls in India. Economic disparities, social disparities, caste discrimination and technological barriers all contribute to this alarming issue. When the women population in India comprises approx. 50%, it becomes far-reaching to prioritise "gender equality". Every child has the right to reach its full potential irrespective of his/her gender, and inequality hinders their growth. Most of the time it's the girl child that has to face the consequences. Schools in Gurgaon must ensure there is a comprehensive plan in place to bring about gender equality. Gender equality is important for a nation’s growth: To understand rights and fight for them. To ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. To reduce poverty and hunger. To promote economic growth. To create a more just and equal society. The issue of gender inequality is a nationwide social probl...