State of Education in Public Schools

Even after years of enactment of the Right to Education act, a majority of Indian schools hadn’t been able to implement this in every virtue. The fact of the matter is the Indian schools have lacked the basic RTE framework and hence have been unable to implement it in the school ecosystem. The act was designed to force the schools to develop a basic school infrastructure where students can learn through comprehensive education system. What is even more bizarre is the fact that eight out of ten public schools lack basic facilities like sanitation and clean and hygienic drinking water for the students. Take that for the largest democracy of the world!

Amity International School

Lack of electricity and basic seating facilities has been yet another alarming factor, which has hampered the growth of the Indian Schools. Now the question that will haunt us for a long time is the fact why Indian schools were not able to replicate the success of private schools? In a country like ours, where the annual education budget stretches to several thousand crores, why are our public schools still lagging behind? Private schools, for example Amity International School, located in Gurgaon, or any other school for that matter, have created a niche for themselves and ensured that our students embark on a journey which is both enriching and enjoyable.

Delhi Public School Gurgaon

Being an educational writer, one of the perks of my job profile is the various interactions I have with various educationists. In one of those recent interactions with the founder of the Delhi Public School Gurgaon, I came to know that last year the government passed a dictate urging those schools who lack a playground, to set up one in a period of three months. Now this is both hilarious and conspicuous. How can you expect a school to set-up a playground for its pupil in a period of three months? Either it is a clear case of lack of intent or that of lack of interest on the part of the government. The primary rule of overhauling any set-up is being realistic. Unreal deadlines or targets would never help any institute to gain what they are aiming for. In most likelihood they end up falling short every time.

The time is ripe for the education department to act now. What we need is more than strict and stringent laws. Practical policy changes will go a long way in helping the schools as well as in attracting students to these schools. In short, parents will have to make positive changes to the curriculum. There is no doubt that Indian schools can go a long way in terms of competing with some of the global institutes. Ultimately, what we need is a strong will and positive attitude. The success is guaranteed and will ensure our inhibited growth across a variety of platforms. Indian schools can take a lot of cues from education systems in Europe and America, where the right amount of emphasis is given to the holistic development of a child to ensure their academic and mental growth.

The importance of technology in schools

The digital revolution has made it convenient for the students as well as the teachers to be a part of the 20^th century growth story. Technology has been ubiquitous, just like the very air we breathe. It will enable the society to be able to make advances in life and all its future ventures, education included. In classrooms, technology is propagated and worshipped, where digital teaching aids like Smartboards are considered hallmarks of the school and advertised to the public as such. In the modern age, being tech-literate is pretty much a requisite and from a very young age, computer programming skills are taught to children, and they have increasingly benefitted from it. Therefore, while selecting a school for their child, these days, technology and state of the art amenities are one of the major concerns of the parents.

Also, with the changing global scenario, schools are also making a gradual shift towards wider accessibility of tools and thus impacting the overall medium of the growth of the individuals. School, as with colleges, hasn’t lagged behind in this growth story. They have also gradually upgraded their own skills as well as the technology used in classrooms and around the campus, in general. Let us take a look at the two of the best schools in Delhi NCR.

Delhi Public School R K Puram

The Delhi Public School R k Puram became functional in 1972 when the Delhi Public School Society took it under its aegis. Over the years, the school has made rapid progress both in terms of standard of education as well as the facilities offered. The presence of more than 9200 students is a great testimony to the fact that the school has made rapid progress. The school is one of the members of the DPS Group of Schools, spread across the nation. In terms of usage of technology, the school offers state of the art technological amenities, coupled along with other facilities for the students. The school also runs a specialized individual training programme where the students are given specialized training classes in their weaker subjects.

Amity International School Gurgaon

The Amity International School Gurgaon is located in Sector 43. The school offers affordable education, along with low cost tuition fees. The overall growth made by the school in recent years has enabled it to grow from strength to strength. Over the years, the schools have coupled the usage of technology with conventional teaching methods. This has enabled the students to exceed their potential and grow manifold. Also, inhibited access to various modern amenities have also made it possible for the students to succeed in their chosen domain. The amenities offered by the school include outstanding teaching facilities, a library with lots of books, well equipped classrooms, and play areas for various games.

Overall, technology has played an influential role in improving the overall school methods and facilities of the school. Through proper use of technology, schools can encourage the students to grow and perform to their maximum. They may also make the students averse to these tools and new forms of technology inside and outside the classroom. 

The best of the rest! The school years

It will be fair to come to a conclusion that school years are some of the best years of an individual’s journey. One can prosper through this time and scrape through life easily. Also, apart from the fun aspect of it, the school years carry a lot of significance in an individual’s life. Right from the Kindergarten to the class 12^th, an individual’s formative years are the ones spent in the school, apart from learning new skills and bettering the old ones, a child is at the forefront of all the issues.

Also, during a school time, a youngster also participates in multiple events, making the journey even more worthwhile and fruitful. They learn to interact with the environment and feel the surroundings. By participating in other co-curricular activities, a child also experiences new situations. They learn to interact with their peers and forge lifelong friendships. Moreover, scraping through the school years, a child also learns to fight the initial, but important life battles. Therefore, to provide importance to these years, let’s take a look at two of the best schools in India, which offer holistic education and complete growth opportunity to the students.

Delhi Public School

Delhi Public School Dwarka

The Delhi Public School Dwarka Delhi founded in 1996. The school is a part of the DPS Group of Institutes and aims to provide a holistic environment for the students. Its location in a prime locality makes the school stand amongst the competition. Ranked alongside some the best schools in India, the school has more than 3000 students enrolled in various classes. Also, the school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education.Some of the amenities offered by the school include a campus spread in an area of 9.5 acres, fully equipped library and computer labs, a music department, and an outdoor play field.

Abhinav Bharti High School

Founded in 1945, the Abhinav Bharti High School Kolkata is the first Montessori house of children and a school that aims to establish an excellent centre of education for the children. Over the years, the school has garnered enough potential and teaching capabilities to ensure complete development of the students. The school methodology evolves around providing a unique exhibition centre, where the children can learn and experience new skills. Moreover, the school establishes a holistic development centre where children are encouraged to work upon and improve their weak areas. The amenities offered by the school include a library, well equipped labs, a medical room, a Montessori hall, and a play ground with facilities for multiple sports.

These are two of the best schools in India. Nevertheless, it is not to say that there are other schools, which impart global education standards and high results. Ultimately, it is the choice of the students to look for the best school, which fulfil their ambitions and requirements. A lot of hard work and effort has to be put in to determine the best institute for the children. This will ensure their optimum growth and complete utilization of their potential. Also, this will ensure that they stand amongst the competition. Hopefully, you will be able to find that institute, which could offer you the required knowledge skills and levels.