OVERVIEW
Education is the key that will allow many other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved. Quality education closes the divide between rich and poor, breaks persistent cycles of poverty, advances gender equality and builds sustainable communities. While corporates in India are already working on several of the SDG goals; SDG4 ‘Quality Education’ in itself is a colossal pursuit whose onus shifts from corporates to schools and other educational institutions to lay the groundwork for shaping students into ethical, rational, compassionate, and caring individuals, while at the same time prepare them for meaningful and fulfilling employment.
Individual schools and the education system at large are playing their part toward the holistic development of students, breathing life into National Education Policy 2020’s visionary goals. Effective schooling and improving education structure calls for a comprehensive system of evaluation of diversified Indian schools against well-defined criteria.
‘Shiksha Bharati Award,’ presented by CSR Times, in a major step towards comprehensive school evaluation, aims to recognize and honour schools and other educational institutes working diligently to provide quality education to our highest population of young minds.
ENDEAVOUR
As once remarkably articulated by philosopher and monk, Swami Vivekananda:
“The education which does not help the common mass of people to equip themselves for the struggle for life, which does not bring out strength of character, a spirit of philanthropy, and the courage of a lion—is it worth the name?”
The end goal for education is nation building. The more thoughtfully the education system is structured from an early age, the more it will nurture a generation of youth who are not only civilized citizens but also critical thinkers and empathetic individuals. The Indian education system needs to revamp itself to accommodate today’s evolving students, who seek inclusivity, innovative pedagogies, and holistic growth. In today’s time, education should no longer bind students into rigid courses and curricula, instead liberate students to pursue choice-based subjects and specialized courses from a young age, allowing them to suitably sketch their career paths. The brewing resolve among educationists and academic experts to establish a comprehensive framework that addresses the evolving cyber lifestyle of students and layer their learning needs with educational institutions’ models will smoothly conduct the transition from lecture based teaching to students’ preferred learning approach.
OBJECTIVE
Our primary goal is to promote holistic student-centred pedagogy and to ensure that the principles of the National Education policy 2020 are effectively realized through curricula of schools.
For this we work to identify the new pedagogical approaches parameters adopted by schools, including:
ACTION PLAN
CSR Times acts like a two-way bridge between, a) educational organizations and authorities dedicated to delivering quality education and, b) academic experts and leaders who strive to cultivate a holistic and enriching educational environment. Given that education is one of the most crucial investments parents make in their children’s future, making well-informed decisions about the right educational system becomes essential. As such, CSR TIMES through Shiksha-Bharati aims to:
- Evaluate and rank schools according to the comprehensive guidelines outlined by the National Education Policy 2020.
- Provide an insightful comparison for parents to guide them into selecting the ideal school for their kids.
- Facilitate a friendly interschool comparison, empowering institutions to learn from one another and raise their standards.
- Champion holistic education, focusing not only on academic excellence but also on personal growth, creativity, and emotional well-being.
- Highlight areas for improvement, encouraging schools to continuously innovate and evolve to meet the needs of today's learners.
- Offer an informative platform for everything one needs to know about education in the contemporary world - latest trends, insights, and resources for the young learners.
