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Time of India
11-07-2025
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- Time of India
A brighter tomorrow: Mumbai gets a new model for inclusive public schooling
A brighter tomorrow: Mumbai gets a new model for inclusive public schooling In a powerful example of how collaboration between civic bodies and grassroots organisations can reshape public education, the Parmanandwadi MPS English Medium School in Parel was formally inaugurated this week, signalling a fresh start for students in the heart of Mumbai. The newly refurbished school is the result of a partnership between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Enrich Lives Foundation (ELF), a Mumbai-based non-profit committed to improving the quality of education in municipal schools. With new infrastructure, trained teachers, and an emphasis on both academic excellence and holistic development, the school is already sparking hope among its young learners. Speaking at the event, Dr. Prachi Jambhekar, Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Education & Planning, BMC), lauded the initiative and encouraged students to dream big. 'Each flame lit today is a future ignited,' she shared. Her message struck a chord with the children, many of whom shared how excited they now feel about coming to school. The upgraded campus offers more than just cosmetic improvements. Under ELF's stewardship, the school has implemented active learning techniques, invested in trained educators, and introduced extracurricular programming aimed at nurturing curiosity and self-confidence in students. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo 'We're not just repainting walls,' said ELF Founder Rashmi Balwani. 'We're reimagining how learning happens—making it engaging, relevant, and empowering. ' What makes this initiative particularly impactful is its replicability. ELF plans to scale this model to other BMC schools, demonstrating that sustainable change in public education is possible, with the right intent, collaboration, and community involvement. As one of the students summed it up: 'School feels like a second home now. I want to learn everything and become someone my family is proud of.' Social Media and Parenting: How to Ensure Safety of Children
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Flooded with applications, BMC to add extra division in 7 CBSE public schools
MUMBAI: Taking into consideration the increasing number of applications from parents, the BMC has announced the addition of one extra division in seven of its Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) schools across the city. This move will create 280 new seats and help address the growing demand for quality education in BMC-run institutions. According to officials, the civic body received 2,452 applications for its 1,200 available seats in 21 schools that follow the CBSE, ICSE, and IB curricula. Among these, the Mumbai Public School in Poonam Nagar, Jogeshwari East—the first BMC school to introduce the CBSE curriculum in 2020—received the highest number of applications. The school saw 236 applications for its 68 seats for the 2025-26 academic year. 'Considering the high demand from parents, we assessed the feasibility of expanding divisions, and identified seven schools where we could start an additional division,' said Prachi Jambhekar, deputy municipal commissioner (Education). The BMC will start the extra division with a capacity of 40 students from nursery onwards from the coming academic year. The seven schools are MPS Chikuwadi, Borivali which received 168 applications for 68 seats, MPS Rajawadi, Ghatkopar (155 applications), MPS Ajijbaug (187), MPS Hariyali Village (158), MPS Kane Nagar (85), MPS Malvani Township (52), MPS Bhavani Shankar (181). An education officer from the civic body noted that the popularity of the Poonam Nagar school was due to its status as the BMC's first CBSE school which has built strong credibility among parents. 'We have ensured excellent infrastructure, trained teachers, and the required academic support in all non-state board schools,' the officer added. Education officer Sujata Khare confirmed that the new divisions would benefit students currently on the waiting list. 'With the additional divisions, those students who couldn't get admission earlier will now have a chance,' she said.
