Motivation: Why Children Stop Wanting to Learn
This chapter explores why children lose their natural curiosity and motivation to learn. It examines the impact of external rewards and the importance of aut...
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How Learning Actually Happens
This chapter explains how true learning occurs through retrieval, connection, and explanation, rather than simple exposure to information. It is useful for p...
Why the System Will Not Fix Itself Quickly
This chapter explores why educational systems are slow to change and how they maintain their current structures. It offers insights for parents on how to sup...
Macaulay, the Raj, and the Ghosts We Still Carry
This chapter explores the historical roots of the Indian education system, focusing on Thomas Babington Macaulay's influence and the lasting effects of colon...
What Are We Educating Children For?
This chapter explores the evolving purpose of education and what skills children need to thrive in an uncertain future. It is part of the series 'School Is N...
The Conveyor Belt We Mistake for Education
This chapter discusses how standardized schooling often confuses activity with genuine learning. It helps parents reconsider what truly constitutes education...
Introduction: A Letter to Parents
This chapter addresses parents concerned about their child's learning experience and challenges traditional education models. It introduces the idea of combi...
A note on evidence and purpose
Understand the purpose of 'School Is Not Education' and its evidence-based approach for parents, highlighting educational research and design principles.
Why I Choose Passionate Founders Over Polished Presentations Every Time
I sat across from a young founder the other day, sipping on my now-cold coffee, listening to yet another startup pitch. The presentation was immaculate — sli...