By this month, we've gone through several rounds of academic assessments. The teaching staff have noted several advancements. Many students' literacy has improved rapidly, and they've leapt a great number of reading levels. Our teachers are now receiving requests from students for extra reading materials, indicating that students are taking initiative for their learning and enjoying … Continue reading Progress Updates
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Independence Day Celebration
Today, celebrations across India will commemorate Independence Day, the national holiday honouring India’s liberation from British colonial rule. At iSaahasi Academy, we're excited to celebrate the spirit of liberation with our students--and to unpack what "independence" means to them. As women’s rights activist and Indian Independence fighter Vijaya Lakshmi Pandi asserted, “Education is not merely a means for earning … Continue reading Independence Day Celebration
Opening a School for Returning Learners
We believe everyone should have access to education, regardless of early circumstances that may have disrupted or precluded schooling. iSaahasi Academy is a resource for Mumbai women to have another chance at education--in a world of lifelong learners, it's always an auspicious time to return to school. We also believe that education endows students with … Continue reading Opening a School for Returning Learners
Breaking Ground at the Academy
We’re phenomenally excited to announce the launch of our Academy. After months of field research, planning and program development, assessment and evaluation, and an intense hiring process, we have welcomed new staff members and our first class of students into our humble school. Since the first day of class, we have been ardently responding to … Continue reading Breaking Ground at the Academy