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Educator warns parents against judging schools by results
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Kar's critique of parents is only partly fair. College admissions remain marks-driven, so families cannot ignore board results. But she is right that shiny infrastructure and published rankings are poor proxies for a good education. The real test will be whether parents, when given a choice, accept lower exam scores for a school that nurtures creativity over rote learning.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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