Education Articles
Need for Skill Development and Education Reforms: Building India’s Future Workforce
India’s rapidly growing economy demands a workforce equipped with relevant skills and modern education. However, outdated curricula, inadequate training, and mismatched skills pose serious challenges. This article explores the urgent need for comprehensive skill development and education reforms to prepare youth for the evolving job market. Featuring expert insights, real-world examples, and best practices, it argues that only through systemic change can India unlock its demographic dividend and foster inclusive economic growth.
Finding the Right Fit: The Real Art of Choosing a Career
In today’s fast-changing job market, picking the right career is more than chasing salaries or trends; it's about aligning skills, values, and market realities. This article explores why so many professionals feel stuck, the hidden costs of poor career choices, and global lessons India can learn. Packed with expert insights and practical solutions, it offers a path forward for students, mid-career professionals, and anyone seeking meaningful work.
Act the Part: How Embodied Cognition is Transforming Learning and Personal Growth
Embodied Cognition shows that our brains rewire based on how we act, not just what we believe. In education, encouraging students to behave like scientists or leaders activates neural patterns, helping them internalize learning and confidence. Action, not just thought, drives real cognitive change.
Balanchine’s Protege, John Clifford, Discusses the Arts in the United States
Choreographer John Clifford warns that cutting arts education in U.S. schools risks “dulling democracies.” He cites neuroscience showing arts like dance and music boost attention, language, and social skills. Since 2001, U.S. schools offering dance and drama have dropped below 4%, with arts time declining due to testing pressures. Clifford critiques media consolidation and politicized venues, like the Kennedy Center, for stifling cultural diversity. He advocates blending popular and classical styles, nurturing local talent, and using technology subtly. Clifford proposes mandatory arts credits and a federal “Culture Pass” to foster civic engagement and cultural literacy.
