# Educator warns parents against judging schools by results 2026-08-13T22:57:23+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A Kolkata principal has cautioned parents against choosing schools based solely on board exam results or flashy infrastructure. Citing a father who moved his daughter for strong commerce results, Devi Kar says marks can be obtained at any school or coaching centre. She calls the obsession with grades a 'national disease' that stunts creativity and curiosity in children. Kar advises parents to look beyond scores and facilities. They should examine teacher quality, school leadership, and the learning environment. She notes that many parents become unhappy when progressive schools avoid textbooks, equating learning with memorisation. Instead, she wants schools that teach children to apply knowledge from real-world experiences. ## Coverage - deccanchronicle.com Tags: board exams, education, holistic learning, parenting, school selection Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/educator-warns-parents-against-judging-schools-by-results/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/educator-warns-parents-against-judging-schools-by-results/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.