Apni Shala

Schools across Maharashtra are buzzing with life once more as our students return to their classrooms to begin a new school year! Here is a glimpse into the first day at Khoj, a wellbeing-centered school initiative*. Wishing students & educators across a meaningful 2026-27!

What if we reimagined our classrooms, schools, policies and practices so that all people could belong? Listen to the full keynote (clip: 00:18:45 to 01:02:00) and day 1 panel discussion @UmmeedCDC : youtube.com/live/BSYxIjOmYa4… #Diversity #Inclusion #Equity #Equality #Belonging

क्या हो अगर भाषा की कक्षा व्याकरण और बोलियाँ सीखने के साथ-साथ, सोचने और महसूस करने की जगह बन जाए? कक्षा की हर बातचीत, हर गतिविधि में भाषा और SEL एक-दूसरे का हाथ थामे चलते हैं — जहाँ कोई डर नहीं, कोई शर्म नहीं, सिर्फ सीखने का विश्वास है। पूरा लेख पढ़िए —lnkd.in/gptwqNVw

In our classrooms, tech isn’t just about screens — it’s about connection. From calming background music that supports students to regulate emotions, contribute tech materials here - bit.ly/45ryDr2 to support 6000+ students learn, express, and thrive with joy.

Every month, our team comes together to pause, reflect and celebrate how they do it. In the last two gatherings, the space was about building a more compassionate, connected approach for everyone we work with: students, caregivers, educators and schools. #maharashtra #india

At Apni Shala, our Community Study Center is a collaborative and joyful summer learning space. Here, students and our team members learn together with joy. We focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), English reading, basic math, and English speaking in fun and easy ways.