by Dr. Shweta Verma | Feb 8, 2023 | Diversity, Education, Empathy
By: Pallavi Aggarwal* Dr. Seuss says in The Lorax, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” For Ginny’s Planet, this “you” is “YOU”, us, and everyone around you. Practicing empathy, respect for diversity, and...
by Dr. Shweta Verma | Jan 25, 2023 | Diversity, Education, Empathy, Parents, Schools
By: Dr. Shweta Verma* Parents, teachers, and organizations working with children are often searching for good storybooks. Often we pick up what is visible in front of us. But the problem with picking up what is in front of us is that it may not serve the actual...
by Dr. Shweta Verma | Jan 18, 2023 | Diversity, Education, Inclusion, Schools
By: Renu Chahal* India will continue to have diverse options available for education, including homeschooling and special schools. But should that be a reason to deny access to general schools for children with disabilities? Education is our fundamental right....
by Dr. Shweta Verma | Jan 11, 2023 | Diversity, Education, Empathy, Inclusion, Schools
By: Bhoomi Jangid* Children are people with rights. Children are not passive recipients of services and care. Let’s understand some key rights mentioned in the laws for children in India. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child talks about children’s...
by Dr. Shweta Verma | Sep 30, 2022 | Diversity, Education, Schools
By: Bhoomi Jangid* When we think about learning, what comes first? Let’s think about it more. Learning is a process that leads to change. This change occurs due to experience and increases the potential for improved performance and future learning. How can we...
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