The World Is Changing Fast, and Education Must Catch Up

The world is moving at a crazy speed, and it’s hard to even picture what’s coming next. In India, we’re not fully getting how fast industries, tech, and markets are changing. I feel we’re underestimating what the next ten years will bring. We think things will stay the same, but believe me, friends, a decade from now, everything will be totally different. Our kids will need completely new skills, and our schools and education system aren’t preparing them for that.

Kids today think differently. The environment, genes, and their surroundings are changing them. Around 2-3% of kids have autism, and 9-10% deal with ADHD. These things existed before, but now we’re more aware and talking about them. One thing’s clear: kids’ minds today are way more complex.

Parents are busy working and can’t always spend time with their kids. Many are having kids later in life, with moms over 35, which can increase chances of autism. Things are shifting fast. The way we teach and handle kids has to change too. Back in the day, hitting kids was normal; now, we can’t even think of raising a hand. I’m not saying hitting was okay before—it was punishing kids without understanding them.

Take a kid with ADHD—they might be naughty or restless. We get frustrated and think, “Just scold them, that’ll fix it.” But is that fair? They need sensory stimulation, that’s why they can’t sit still. Sometimes, even scolding might make them crave more stimulation. Science backs this up.

The real issue is we’re punishing kids for something they can’t control. Instead, we need to understand their needs and help them grow in a healthy, balanced way.

Everything’s changing so fast. Will the education we value today even matter ten years from now? Probably not. Before, memorizing facts and doing calculations were big skills. Now, we’ve got devices to store data—memorizing isn’t as important. What matters is knowing how to find, compare, and analyze information. Tech has made calculations easy; the real challenge is creating new ideas and solving tough problems.

Whatever jobs humans do, machines are taking over. Writers and mathematicians used to be in demand; now AI and software do those jobs. Machines learn from what we do and copy it. Even when we shift to research and analysis, AI will catch up. Cooking, cleaning, driving—machines have learned it all.

So, what’s next? For now, humans are still good at research. I’ve used Grok XAI, and it’s been a huge help with research. AI is like a tool to support us. Tools like Grok XAI and ChatGPT handle data for you. Kids today need to learn how to use these tools smartly. Some say we shouldn’t rely on them, but I believe using them wisely is the key.

Schools are still stuck in old ways, slow to change. That’s why, as the secretary of Life Foundation, I’m working to create education that’ll still matter twenty years from now. Through Life Foundation, a non-profit helping the needy with education, we’re building this future-ready education at Smarto Experiential School, making it accessible to everyone, especially the poor. At the same time, as co-founder of TeachwithE4, I’m helping schools across India become experiential and ready for the future, giving them new teaching methods and tools to prepare kids for what’s coming.

Why Smarto Experiential School and TeachwithE4? It’s been my dream since I was a kid. I’m the secretary of Life Foundation and a founding member of Smarto Experiential School. I’m also the co-founder of TeachwithE4, working to transform schools to be future-focused. I wanted a school where rich and poor learn together, where every kid’s unique needs are understood. I was an undiagnosed autistic child myself, and recent research shows I have autism symptoms. Kids with ADHD, autism, or dyslexia face so much stress in today’s systems, even though they’re “normal” like anyone else.

I felt that stress as a kid too. That’s what inspired me—a school where kids love learning, think about the future, and gain hands-on knowledge. I studied experiential learning and started Smarto Experiential School in 2022. Through TeachwithE4, we’re spreading this vision to other schools, helping them make learning practical and future-ready.

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Running Smarto Experiential School isn’t cheap. We’re in a rural area where parents can only pay one or two thousand in fees. We need small class sizes to focus on each kid, understand their differences, and provide counseling and hands-on learning. TeachwithE4 is helping other schools face similar challenges by sharing training and resources to make education inclusive and future-focused.

Life’s a struggle, but we’re finding ways. At Smarto, we charge fair fees, but even that’s too much for some parents. Through Life Foundation, we provide scholarships, CSR funds, and donations to support our kids. We’re aiming to match the quality of schools in Finland, China, Australia, and America, but we’ve got a long road ahead.

We need your help for Life Foundation. If you believe in our mission to educate the needy and prepare kids for the future, please step up and support us. Every little bit counts. Support Us.