This quarter has been an especially vibrant one at The Teacher Foundation. With the Schools That Care’25 Mini Conferences featuring Jenny Mosley successfully concluding in November, and a slew of workshops continuing in schools across India, it has been a season filled with energy, learning, and connection.

As the year draws to a close, we extend our warmest Season’s Greetings and heartfelt thanks to all the educators and partner organisations who journeyed with us through 2025.

Schools That Care '25

An inspiring 10 days with Jenny Mosley, creator of the Whole School Quality Circle Time Model!

Across 5 cities and hosted by 5 wonderful schools, we witnessed over 1000 educators come together with verve and enthusiasm.
These workshops have enriched everyone who participated and offered perspectives and approaches they can confidently put into practice in their classrooms.

Here’s to fostering more school communities that prioritise joy, wellbeing, and authentic connections!

Panel Discussions @ Schools That Care

As part of the Schools That Care’25 conference, each school hosted panel discussions centred on Teacher Wellbeing and Student Voice & Agency. Our panelists ranged from high profile educators, social activists, well-being specialists, gay politicians to senior school students. Here are some thought-provoking insights shared by the panelists

On Teacher Wellbeing – Mahesh Prasad, Principal, Step by Step School, Noida, says, "Teachers are constantly living in survival mode.... They want to feel valued. Learning happens with relationships."

"Is Teacher Wellbeing a personal endeavour or a systemic endeavour?" Neha Bhatia, Co-Founder Karuna Practice, likened this question to the Delhi Pollution Crisis...."So do we say it's your lungs so do what you need to do? Or is it a collective systemic problem that needs to be addressed seriously?

On Student Voice & Agency, a Grade 11 student said,
"When it comes to student voice and agency, what truly matters is the range of opportunities and the support that schools provide. When a school encourages students to explore diverse paths and stands by them no matter which direction they choose, that’s when real student agency takes root,"

Dr Shekhar Seshadri, the respected child psychiatrist, said, "An ecosystem rich in art and aesthetics is valuable, but the true essence of schooling lies beyond that — it’s about nurturing well-rounded, egalitarian individuals. What we truly need is an ecosystem that offers every learner equal opportunities to grow, express, and thrive."

TTF's work with Public Schools

Sustained Teacher Development Programme

(supported by Exide Industries Limited)

Supported by Exide Industries Limited and in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Government, TTF has commenced work in 31 government schools in Krishnagiri on a Sustained Teacher Development Programme.
This initiative focuses on strengthening teacher capacity through skill-based training and classroom observations, with the aim of improving teaching practices. By enhancing classroom engagement and encouraging critical thinking, the programme seeks to create positive learning outcomes for students.

Enrichment Programme for Pre-Service Teachers

with a focus on Maths and Science Pedagogy

(supported by Lowe’s India Private Limited)

In collaboration with Lowe’s India Private Limited, this project is designed to strengthen subject understanding and enhance the teaching skills of pre-service teachers specialising in Science and Mathematics. Implemented across six colleges in Bengaluru and Mysuru, the programme includes a baseline and endline survey, workshops in Math and Science pedagogy, and Classroom Observations of trainee teachers followed by on-on-one feedback and coaching.

What’s especially heartening is that the teacher educators in these B.Ed colleges have been attending the training sessions and found them useful too!

Understanding Disabilities

(supported by Fourth Wave)

In collaboration with the Fourth Wave Foundation, TTF conducted a one-day training programme on 'Understanding Disabilities' as part of a capacity-building initiative for Village Resource Workers (VRWs) and Mandal Resource Workers (MRWs) in Gangavati Taluk, Koppal district.

Over 40 VRWs and MRWs with disabilities participated in the workshop. The session deepened their understanding of various disabilities and equipped them with practical strategies to apply this knowledge in their day-to-day work with communities. The programme will be conducted in Bellary district too, extending its reach and impact across the region.

TTF's Programmes

Plan ahead for a powerful academic year with TTF's programmes!

Explore training options that strengthen teaching, enrich school culture, and support educator wellbeing

by clicking on the link below.

https://bit.ly/TTFProgrammes2026

Call +91 95918 24944 to know more!

Thanks and warm regards,

Maya Menon

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