How can you, as a parent, prepare your child for college admissions? What are universities looking for in students while offering scholarships? Students need well-rounded profiles—those who excel not only in academics but also in extracurricular pursuits, leadership, and future-ready life skills. As parents, you have a unique role in helping your children… here’s how you can contribute meaningfully to their journey:
Unpacking new terms shaping future-ready education, from Generative AI, and financial literacy to hybrid learning. Helping schools, students, and parents stay informed and prepared.
By 2030, nearly 85% of jobs that will exist haven’t been invented yet, and traditional subject choices will no longer guarantee a straight path to college admissions or careers. Instead, universities and employers will prioritize interdisciplinary learning, emphasizing skills like problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability over rigid subject specializations. For example…
The Importance of Savings and Financial Literacy from an Early Age
By Nirmal Kumar Sen,
Mayo College Girls’ School, Ajmer.
Poet Rahim Das says:
“रहिमन निज संपति बिना, कोउ न बिपति सहाय। बिनु पानी ज्यों जलज को, नहिं रवि सके बचाय।।
रहीम जी कहते हैं कि अपनी सम्पत्ति के अलावा मुसीबत में कोई सहायक सिद्ध नहीं होता…
The Importance of Savings & Investing at A Young Age
A Hands-on Approach
By Pratima Pai,
Vice Principal in a private school in Bangalore.
Kushal’s interest in trading started when his uncle, a stockbroker, taught him how to read stock charts and allowed him to practice with mock trading……
Building a strong student portfolio is crucial for college admissions, as it showcases a well-rounded personality highlighting extracurricular activities, projects, internships, and unique talents, giving colleges a deeper insight…
For students in grades 5 to 12, developing a mix of technical, creative, and interpersonal skills will help them remain relevant in an ever-evolving world. Upskilling is essential for students to stay relevant and adaptable. Learning new skills enhances problem-solving, creativity, and career readiness, preparing them for future challenges. Whether through technology, communication, or critical thinking, upskilling fosters lifelong growth and keeps students ahead in an ever-changing landscape.
Sania Anna Prince, Harleen Chibber, and Aniruth share with us how important it is for us to start saving as early as we can……
Sania Anna Prince, Intern, Game Design and Development, New Delhi
Importance of Financial Awareness and Saving Habits for Students:
It is crucial for students to be financially aware. They will have to face a point in their lives where they will no longer be dependent on their parents for their financial expenses. For students to have a stable and safe financial life, it is important to be financially aware.
Harleen Chibber, Intern, Market Research & Data Analysis, Gurugram
Financial awareness is crucial for students because it builds decision-making skills that shape our future. As a Class XI student facing college decisions soon, I’ve realized financial literacy helps me evaluate educational investments more critically.
Aniruth, Intern, Introduction to AI Tools that Enrich Learning, Bangalore
Which version looks smarter?
One: You receive a small amount of pocket money, and before you feel it, it has gone to a quick breakfast and an impulsive shopping spree.
Second: You take the same money, save it, invest it, and use it carefully…
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As the world accelerates toward a future dominated by technology, innovation, and global interconnectedness, the way we perceive growth and development must evolve. The traditional mindset centred around rote learning, static career paths, and financial stability, no longer aligns with the dynamic demands of the 21st century. Today, a strategic, skill-based approach to growth has become not just essential but inevitable.
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“From Piggy Banks to Portfolios: Building Holistic Future-Ready Skills”