By: Prajodh Rajan, Co-Founder and Group CEO, Lighthouse Learning Group

“National Education Day reminds us that we’re at a defining point in India’s education journey. Five years since the NEP 2020, we’ve seen great innovation  and also areas that still need attention. Early learning outcomes are improving, yet the gaps in implementation and funding remain.

For educators and institutions like ours, this is both a responsibility and an opportunity  to make classrooms more inclusive, engaging, and relevant to the world our children are growing up in. The move towards experiential and multilingual learning, supported by continuous teacher development, is an encouraging step forward.

Technology, too, is transforming the learning experience. At Lighthouse Learning, we believe the true progress lies in balancing innovation with empathy  blending AI and digital tools with creativity, curiosity, and emotional connection.

As we mark this day, let’s remind ourselves that education is more than policy or pedagogy  it’s about nurturing every child to think deeply, act kindly, and lead with purpose.”

By: Shaheen Shafi, Principal, Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Noida

"At Heritage Xperiential Learning School, learning goes beyond exams and grades- it is about nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and character. Classrooms are spaces for dialogue and reflection; assessments are opportunities for growth, not judgment. Children are encouraged to ask why, not just what- to connect knowledge with real-life experiences, community engagement, and inner awareness.

Through experiential learning, project-based inquiry, and a strong focus on values and wellbeing, Heritage Xperiential Learning School helps learners develop the courage to think independently, act responsibly, and contribute meaningfully to the world.

In doing so, Heritage Xperiential Learning School keeps alive Maulana Azad’s dream- of an education that liberates, enlightens, and empowers."

By: Anju Sharma, Senior Principal - Phoenix Greens School of Learning, Kokapet, Hyderabad

“ Value-Based Schooling: Educating the Mind and the Heart Education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it is about shaping character and nurturing humanity. Value-based schooling goes beyond academics to instill principles that define who we become: honesty, empathy, respect and responsibility.

In today’s fast-paced world, success without values is incomplete. True education lies in helping students connect what they learn to how they live. A value-based school creates not only intelligent learners but also compassionate citizens who can lead with integrity and serve with purpose.

When values anchor education, classrooms transform into spaces of growth, kindness, and self-discovery. Such schooling ensures that students don’t just prepare for a living, they prepare for life.”