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Coming together

Munusamy Raviraaj and R Akshayan
How does the ‘free uniforms’ system work in government schools in rural areas? Are parents encouraged to send their children to school only because of the free uniform? What do the children studying in the rural schools feel about their uniform? An example of how this works in Tamil Nadu.

Good Nutrition: where does it start?

Munusamy Raviraaj

In India, malnourishment is acute in the rural areas. How much do people in our villages know about nutrition, how healthy are their kids growing up?

Playtime = Learning time

Munusamy Raviraaj

Getting children to learn and incorporate value education in classrooms is a challenge faced by educators. A new fun and experiential learning aid for children in elementary schools called ‘Play and Improve’ helps teachers to talk about positive and negative attitudes in a fun way. Teachers can get across important messages with values to the children so that it is firmly imprinted in their minds. Read all about this exciting tool in this article.

Making the most of limited space

While it is desirable that schools are built on large open areas, in a country like India space is a luxury. Therefore, it is up to each of us to make the most of the space we have available. Read to find out how a few government schools in Tamilnadu are creatively using the limited space they have.