The Right to Excellence Online School Summit, hosted by The Times of India and 21K School in New Delhi, explored the future of digital education. Key discussions focused on strengthening digital infrastructure, improving online schooling, and integrating parental perspectives. Prof. Pankaj Arora emphasised the importance of accessibility, teacher training, and blended learning to ensure quality, inclusive, and flexible education in India’s evolving landscape.
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