On the occasion of Teachers Day (2024), Simple Education Foundation (SEF) collaborated with the EkStep Foundation-Bachpan Manao team to create a space for teachers to take centre-stage and share their experiences from the classrooms via the ‘voices of teaching’ conference. The endeavour was to hear from teachers, the practices that they see working and their everyday moments of joy and the connections that make the teaching experience worthwhile. SEF believes that teachers are really the change makers of the country, and the event was organised to understand from teachers, what it takes to create this change.
While a lot is changing in the domain of education with multiple stakeholders from civil-society, government and private
institutions and organisations contributing to the sector, we have not done enough to tap into the voices of teachers and hear their
unabridged stories. Teachers are centres of care for the children, who have dedicated their life to this profession.
This report aims to elevate the voices of teachers, illuminating their invaluable insights and experiences that are often overlooked.
By sharing their stories, we not only honour their dedication but also pave the way for meaningful dialogue and
collaboration among all stakeholders in education. It is through these narratives that we can better understand the realities of
the classroom and inspire transformative change, ensuring that every child’s potential is nurtured. Hope, through this effort we
can listen, learn, and act together to empower our teachers and, in turn, empower the future.
There is also a newsletter capturing the intent, design and stories that came from this event.
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