Classrooms Of The Future

"Children are not things to be moulded but are people to be unfolded," Manish Rastogi of Zee Learn tells us how the brand is laying the groundwork for an inclusive and innovative future.

- Team BrandSutra

The cornerstone of personal and societal development, education empowers people to make informed decisions and gives people from diverse backgrounds a fair chance to succeed. Zee Learn operates India's largest chain of franchisee pre-schools, Kidzee, with over 2000 centers across 750 cities in India. The company also runs schools under the name Mount Litera and vocational training centers, ZICA and ZIMA for creative arts and media.

Manish Rastogi, Whole-Time Director and Chief Executive Officer at Zee Learn, tells us about the state of education and skills students need to equip themselves for the volatile future.

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Q. Could you tell us about Zee Learn's vision and how it has evolved since its inception?

A. A child's human rights are non-negotiable for us. We prioritize a child's human rights as part of our 'What's Right For the Child' ethos. Our fundamental beliefs and ideology are shaped by the right to trust, the right to be respected and the right to live in an abuse-free world.

Q. What is your understanding of children's needs from schooling in their early years?

A. In the dynamic landscape of education, early formation at preschool plays a crucial role in shaping a child. The modern preschool scenario is a tapestry of diversity, reflecting an array of educational philosophies, teaching methodologies and curricular approaches. Parents play a pivotal role in a child's overall development and our schools complement this process. Parents are the primary influencers in shaping their children's attitudes and behavior. We encourage them to have open and age-appropriate discussions about a myriad things. Answering children's questions and involving them in mature conversations helps demystify various topics and fosters a healthy attitude.