Important to provide value-based edu: MLA Devegowda
"Education should not just produce intelligence but also character," he said, urging schools to integrate yoga, meditation, academics, and extracurriculars into students' daily routines. He called for mutual respect among headmasters and teachers, encouraging collaboration without ego. Devegowda stressed that teachers should instil moral and human values, and parents must accompany children on the first day of school to understand their role in a child's education.
"Parents are gods, and teachers are the first gurus," he noted, urging educators to engage with parents if children are absent or not admitted.
Highlighting past struggles of teachers who cycled to remote schools without basic amenities, he said current govt support—including buses, better pay, and infrastructure—demands renewed commitment from educators.
He advocated teaching arts, drama, and literature to nurture well-rounded individuals and cited chief minister Siddaramaiah's fond memories of his schoolteacher as an example of a teacher's lasting impact.
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Devegowda also shared his contributions as MLA, including fencing, documentation, and drinking water facilities for govt schools. He lauded students who recited the Constitution's Preamble and encouraged this practice to foster leadership qualities. "With community support and dedicated teaching, our schools can become centres of excellence," added Devegowda.
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