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In the years since the pandemic, the number of children diagnosed with speech disorders has more than doubled. Research has shown that these disorders are associated with much more serious deficits in cognition, including language skills, flexibility, and overall functioning. Therefore, it is essential to understand the negative effects of speech disorders across cultures and to develop effective methods of intervention.
Due to the pandemic and dissatisfaction with teaching pedagogy during that time, many parents in India have shifted their focus to homeschooling their children. Homeschooling allows children to grow and learn in their areas of interest, alongside a traditional course curriculum. Popularised by western countries like the US, does homeschooling provide children with a well-rounded education by parents or private tutors as promised? The blog will explore research on the effectiveness of homeschooling, the reasons for its rise in India, and whether it is merely a means for parents to control their children's upbringing from external ideas.
Every year, over a million Indian students head abroad for higher education, driven by aspirations of better academic quality, global exposure and promising career opportunities. This mass outflow not only strains India’s economy, but also reflects deep-rooted challenges within its education system. With rising visa restrictions in the U.S., India faces a unique opportunity to rethink and reform its domestic higher education landscape. This blog explores the key drivers behind this academic exodus and potential policy solutions to counter it.
