Middle school Is indeed very coolProvided to navigate throughYou have the right tool! Moving from the primary years into middle school can be overwhelming for many students and parents, considering the big jump and deeper ocean that they have to dive in. However, understanding some simple and basic aspects of this journey, can most certainly make […]
Just like any organisation, we at ACE were flooded with requests for internships through Covid lockdown days for a variety of reasons. Some had been laid off and wanted to understand working in an alternative industry while they could locked up in their homes, some wanted to understand the nuances of entrepreneurship and felt working […]
As we sat down to dinner last night, I asked my 17-year-old son, “What do you think is the toughest thing that middle and high school students face?” Without batting an eyelid, he replied, “That’s easy. Relationships.” “You mean romantic relationships?” I asked, genuinely puzzled. I never saw this coming. “Don’t be silly, Mama. Friends. […]
Closing in on 25 years in education management and having played a part in setting up over 50 schools pan India, both national and international curricula (from a hole in the ground to graduating batches), driving a sports & life skills orientation through these schools, I was humbled by a recent interaction with two sets […]
I vividly recall – I was only 18 years old when I embarked on my first part-time job. As a shy, socially awkward teenager eager to earn my own money and shed my social inhibitions, the job was an ideal entry point for me. In hindsight, the actual work was quite simple. My task was […]
Choosing a career is one of the most significant decisions a person can make. With the rapidly evolving job market, prominence of gig economy, rising competition, and increasing use of automation, selecting a suitable career has become challenging. In this situation, it is ever so critical to align personal passions with career choices, placing equal […]
Within the first quarter of the century, the world of careers is undergoing a rapid transformation, shaped by technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and the rise of new digital avenues. Traditional career paths are being redefined, and new opportunities are emerging across various sectors. This blog explores the future of career pathways, focusing on current challenges […]
Growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, the education system in India was markedly different from what we see today. Back then, the system was laser-focused on producing a large, capable workforce that could drive the nation’s technological and economic progress. As India embarked on this journey, industries expanded, and local infrastructure developed, shaping the […]
In today’s dynamic educational landscape, soft skills are essential for educators. These skills, including etiquette and grooming, communication, team bonding, conflict management, and change management, significantly impact teaching effectiveness and the learning environment. It is an important distinction to note that fundamentals of these activities significantly differ from the corporate world where the stakeholders are […]
The need for compassionate and empathic teachers nurturing children be it in early years or primary years, and especially in high school years is simply non-negotiable. There are growing tell-tale warning signs for all of us working in the education space to reflect as a community that we need to course correct this aspect quickly. […]