School of Education & Systems Change

We, at the School of Education & Systems Change are proud to say that Monal Jayaram, Co-founder & Director of SOESC, Piramal Foundation has been elected Co-Chair of the South Asian Special Interest Group at CIES - Comparative & International Education Society (CIES)! This is a testament to her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to transforming education systems over nearly a quarter of a century! With over two decades dedicated to education and social impact, Monal brings a wealth of experience to this role. From founding Gandhi Fellowship to leading large-scale girls' education projects, her work has consistently focused on creating sustainable change. Her expertise in areas like Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning, Project-based Learning, and Assessment Reform positions her uniquely to drive impactful discussions and collaborations within the South Asian region. As Co-Chair, Monal will play a pivotal role in fostering a community of researchers, policymakers, and practitioners committed to addressing critical educational challenges. By convening thought leaders and sharing best practices, the SIG will contribute significantly to shaping the future of education in South Asia. We're excited to witness the positive impact of her leadership and look forward to the innovative solutions that will emerge from this platform. Piramal Foundation PiramalSchoolOfLeadership #Education #Leadership #SouthAsia #CIES #PSL #Transformation #SocialImpact

"When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts”- His Holiness The Dalai Lama Compassionate education encourages students to explore their innate potential, making them feel confident and motivated to pursue their goals.  At the School of Education & Systems Change, we believe everyone has the potential to become leaders of change. By prioritizing compassionate education, we can cultivate well-rounded individuals who excel academically and develop essential social and emotional skills for personal and professional growth. The story of Diya and Maya exemplifies this approach, providing a blueprint for our education system and our nation, showcasing that "Change starts from within." Let's all embody the change we wish to see in others. Share your thoughts below on why compassion in education is crucial. Monal Jayaram Saurabh Johri Piramal Foundation PiramalSchoolOfLeadership #CompassionEducation #CompassioninLeadership #SEELearning #Empathy

Changing the world starts with changing oneself first! We at the School of Education & Systems Change believe that all of us have the potential to bring in transformation into the world, by first working on personal transformation. Monal Jayaram, Co-founder & Director at the School of Education & Systems Change, shares the inspiration behind our initiatives. She emphasizes that our commitment to creating systemic change in the education domain from the grassroots level drives us to implement initiatives and interventions that will gradually impact children. SOESC is dedicated to transforming India’s education landscape and becoming true change-makers. Reach us out on [email protected] to know more! Piramal Foundation Piramal School of Leadership #SOESC #PiramalFoundation #SystemsChange

Can art make us more compassionate and resilient? If you ask us, we say yes! Our Aesthetic Literacy program in Jammu and Kashmir is helping students build their agency and resilience through integrating art into teaching. Our Art-Based Capacity Building and Training (ACBT) initiative by the Directorate of School Education in partnership with School of Education & Systems Change (Piramal Foundation) and The Red Pencil Singapore, also seeks to improve students' mental well-being. Over the last seven years, we have trained over 1,000 educators in Kashmir to encourage student's self-expression and emotional resilience. Read to learn more about our efforts in Jammu and Kashmir: https://lnkd.in/gKNzniTD

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller Echoing the essence of Ms. Keller's wise words, we at School of Education & Systems Change are committed to transforming India’s education landscape - as a team of 70 members strong. Presenting Srijan’24, where we spent four days engaged in workshops, knowledge sharing, learning, thinking, introspecting, growing and building insights. Our ultimate goal? To understand how best to expand our initiatives and drive systemic transformation in India’s public education systems. We are thrilled to say that “SOESC 2.0” is taking shape. Watch this space for more exciting announcements, transformation stories and moving accounts of building a compassionate India, one unique learner at a time. Till then, join us as we throwback to the highly engaging four days our 70 team members spent in each other’s company, learning from each other, strategising, and of course, having fun! Piramal Foundation Piramal School of Leadership #Srijan24 #PiramalFoundation #PiramalSchoolofLeadership #SOESC #SystemsChange

At Piramal School of Leadership's School of Education & Systems Change, leadership is not just a skill set, it is an innate power found within us all. For us, Leaders of Transformation are not born, but created, instilled with a sense of duty and the Agency of Purpose, called Sewa Bhaav. Our Chairman, Mr. Ajay Piramal elaborated on what Leadership at Piramal Foundation, the Piramal School of Leadership and SOESC means, at the Delhi launch of Dr. R Balasubramaniam's book, 'Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi,' in New Delhi, on June 28. Dr. R Balasubramaniam is Member HR, Capacity Building Commission, Government of India. Drawing inspiration from Eastern philosophies on the concept of leadership, Mr. Piramal emphasized on the 5 S's of leadership and highlighted how self-transformation, inspired by compassionate thought, can drive systemic change. Through the analogy of an iceberg, Mr. Piramal said that true leadership is found hidden deep beneath the surface, providing strength and stability. #Leadership #BookLaunch #LeadershipDevelopment #SOESC #SchoolofEducation #PSL #PiramalSchoolOfLeadership

At PiramalSchoolOfLeadership’s School of Education & Systems Change, we believe that each one of us has the innate potential to become 'Leaders of Transformation.' We believe that leaders are not born - they are created. They take shape. Over the last 15 years, we've learned that we need great leaders at each tier of the education system to create future-ready schools and institutions. To that end, our Centre for Leadership Development (LEAD) helps education leaders by developing in them an innate Sewa Bhaav (Agency to Serve), setting them on the path of self-change. This essence of Leadership, born out of a sense of purpose, was the core area of focus at the Delhi launch of Dr R Balasubramaniam's book, 'Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi,' in New Delhi, on June 28. Dr. R Balasubramaniam is Member HR, Capacity Building Commission, Government of India. And it was at this event that our Chairman, Mr Ajay Piramal, shared an elegant insight into what it means to be a Leader of Transformation. Drawing inspiration from Eastern philosophies on the concept of leadership, Mr Piramal highlighted principles like Sadachar (Alignment with Values), Shiksha (Alignment with Learning), and Sadhna (Alignment with the Self) and of course, Sewa (Alignment with Purpose). It is with pride that we say that these principles form the foundation of what we believe at Piramal School of Leadership’s SOESC. This ethos is also exemplified in the work that Piramal Foundation is doing to build Bharat. #Leadership #BookLaunch #LeadershipDevelopment #SOESC #SchoolofEducation

In a spirit of #compassion and co-creation, Piramal School of Leadership proudly kicked off #Srijan’24 – the Annual Meet for the School of Education & Systems Change (SoESC). This four-day event brings together leaders of the #SoESC to #celebrate, #innovate, and plan for the #future. Highlights of Srijan'24: * Celebrating the success of 30 different internal groups within SoESC. * Crafting the self-version – SoESC 2.0. * Reinforcing our commitment to the upcoming journey. Here's to a future filled with collaboration and transformative change! #Srijan24 #PSL #SOESC #Innovation #Leadership #EducationReform Piramal Foundation Monal Jayaram Saurabh Johri Zeeshan Hassan Eishan Sharma Maulshree Kalothia Abhidha Seth Vaibhav P. Ghanshyam Soni Shiv Kumar Gandhi Vijeta Shrivastava

Welcome to the inaugural issue of The System's Shift, our monthly newsletter! At the School of Education & Systems Change (SOESC), we believe that true transformation begins with us. Through personal growth and leadership, we can all become catalysts for positive change, particularly within our education system, helping to build more resilient and future-ready students. Join us as we delve into our latest insights, stories of personal growth, latest event updates and innovative strategies that drive change. Piramal Foundation PiramalSchoolOfLeadership Saurabh Johri Monal Jayaram  #EducationReform #SOESC #SystemsShift #LeadershipInEducation #FutureReadyStudents #Education #CentersOfExcellence 

Our current education system frequently neglects the emotional well-being of students, failing to recognize that Fostering emotional health can support students' overall well-being, which in turn enhances their academic success. Mohan, a 17-year-old from Chirawa Block, Jhunjhunu, faced a similar struggle. Overwhelmed with his emotions, he turned to smoking. Students like Mohan can often feel isolated and unsupported. That's where we comes in. We recognize the need for emotional wellbeing and empowers educators  like Ayesha Ali to identify students like Mohan facing challenges. Our mission is to make education future-facing and help equip students with the social and emotional tools they need to thrive. With Ayesha’s support, Mohan overcame his addiction, regained his self-esteem, and now leads a healthier and happier life. Stay tuned for more inspiring transformations! Saurabh Johri Monal Jayaram PiramalSchoolOfLeadership #TatTvamAsi #SEELearning #StoryOfChange #Resilience #Compassion #Mindfulness #SOESC #SEEL #Social #EmotionalLearning #EthicalLearning #IdentificationofGaps