alternative learning
Musings on Education, Learning and Schooling in the context of Imlee Mahuaa School

Every child has determined what he/she will do at School that day. Every child is busy throughout the day, engrossed in whatever he/she has chosen to do.

जिसने बच्चों में उम्मीद के बीज बोए (in Hindi)

"... पूरी दुनिया के बच्चों को किताबें, वीडियो, मेरे बनाए खिलौनों को बनाना सीखने के तरीके मुफ्त में उपलब्ध कर सकूं..."

This Rural School Teaches Only ‘Out of System’ Children and Achieves 100% Results

Kaliyuva Mane in Karnataka takes inclusiveness to a new level.

Where children Defy odds to make a future

After a few months, I can hand over the responsibility of the space to the locals who take ownership of everything, including the financials.

Of the students, by the students, for the students

Their clarity of thought, sensitivity towards others and the ability to look inwards were rare and presented a hope for a positively different society

A for alternative, E for environment

EVS or environmental studies class found the older students inspecting a bund in the elevated parts of the campus. The rains were around the corner.

Kutch’s Water Champions In The Making

Local youth, with some amount of training and support, can implement solutions for the community if they understand and manage local water problems.

Balaknama Might Just Be The Most Unique Newspaper In The Country

Sold for Re.1, the paper runs on a contribution of Rs.5 per month from each kid, that helps in funding their basic education, as well as the newspaper

The Slow Food Junior Chef’s Academy Summer Camp

"You use hing (asophetida) in your cooking, but do you know what it actually is? No? Then go and find out."