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I recently came across an interesting observation about the education system in India. Many average students end up becoming college professors, particularly in private institutions, where they hold the title of "Assistant Professors." Alongside teaching, they often prepare for exams like UPSC, GMAT, or CAT to advance their career prospects. This means they may not truly be invested in teaching. On the other hand, students are often "forced" to attend their classes due to mandatory attendance rules, despite not being genuinely interested in learning from them. This creates an ecosystem where neither the teacher is passionate about teaching, nor the student is enthusiastic about learning. This could be one of the reasons why many graduates in India lack essential skills. I would love to hear your thoughts on this issue and any ideas you might have on how we can break this cycle. How can we create a more engaging and effective learning environment for both teachers and students?

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Someone asked me today that if I had a magic wand and could change anything I wanted to improve the education system in India, what would that be? For a person who lives and breathes education, I have to admit, I was stumped for a moment. Not because I didn't have an answer but because a thousand thoughts were running through my head and my answer was so complex that I didn't know where to start. So I said what I could in two minutes. I would start with our preservice programmes to make them more praxis oriented. I would spend a lot of time figuring out how resources can be distributed in a more equitable manner so that public education becomes an actual contender for all parents, including those who have other choices. I would ensure that teachers engage in meaningful, rigorous and relevant ongoing professional learning throughout their careers, including access to coaching and mentoring. I would include teacher voices in curricular decision-making and wish them greater autonomy in schools. We cannot completely do away with high stakes assessments but we can reimagine them to assess critical thinking and deep understanding- move beyond recall. Teachers teach what is assessed. It is a reality we cannot ignore. I would provide more choice of subjects to students in higher grades and leverage distance learning for access to those courses if needed. I would reduce content. My two minutes were up. I typically do not like these types of questions because they force me to become reductionist and ignore the interdependence of all the different parts of the system.On another day, I may have given a different response altogether but as I reflect on my list today, it's a good indication of what I subconsciously believe are important things to address in order to improve schooling in our society. What would you do?