Nagpur: Over 200 Educators Unite at Mīmāṃsā Conclave to Discuss Future-Ready Schools
Nagpur, 14th September 2024: Athos Edusolutions hosted the third chapter of Vidarbha’s largest school conclave, Mīmāṃsā: ‘A Principal’s Conclave 2024,’ at Le Meridien, Nagpur, drawing over 200 educators from across the Vidarbha region. The event served as a platform for collaboration among educators, ed-tech experts, and influencers, with the theme focusing on “Effective Strategies for Inclusive Education and Diversity.”
The conclave featured a range of activities, including panel discussions, workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities among sponsors and dignitaries. A key highlight was the panel discussion on “How can future-ready schools ensure that all students, regardless of background or ability, develop the skills and competencies needed for success in the 21st century?” This session was expertly moderated by Bhavisha Hirani, Principal of Podar International School, Deolali, Nashik, and included a distinguished panel of educators:
1. Mukta Chatterjee – Former Founder Director, Centre Point School, WN, Nagpur.
2. Shilpee Ganguly – Director Principal, Centre Point School, Katol Road, Nagpur.
3. Nisha N Saraf – Group Director, The Chanda Devi Saraf School & Jr. College, Nagpur.
4. Sapna Katiyar – Director, The Achievers School, Nagpur.
5. Dr. Jacob Das – Director, The Edify School, Amravati.
6. Neema Jain – Principal, Priyadarshani Nagpur Public School, Nagpur.
7. Dr. Ajay Naik – Regional Director, Silica Design Career Institute, Nagpur.
8. Ryan Bangera – Vice President, Furtados School of Music.
Additionally, various educational institutions and ed-tech companies presented topics through exhibitions and demonstrations. Notable contributors included:
– Silica Design Career Institute: Design Careers by Dr. Ajay Naik
– Furtados School of Music: Performing Arts by Ryan Bangera
– Next Education: Innovative LMS, represented by Simmi K Sharma
– FLAME University: Higher Education, represented by Anju Deoskar
– Narayana Coaching Centers: Integrated JEE/NEET Education, represented by Mukesh Sharma
– SAAR Education (I) Pvt Ltd: School Curriculum, represented by Shefali Juneja
– ONMYOWNTECHNOLOGY: Coding & Robotics, represented by Dr. Shunila Joy Chauhan
– LEAD School: Integrated School Solutions, represented by Nitin Galmode
– Netoyed For Education: Digital Transformation, represented by Manish Giri
– Marcos Quay: Sports Excellence, represented by Raahil Dhruva
Three workshops provided in-depth discussions on various educational topics:
1. Silica Design Career Institute: Design Thinking & Art Integration in School Subjects.
2. Furtados School of Music: Integration of Performing Arts with National Curriculum Framework (NCF-23).
3. Siddharth Rajgarhia (Chief Learner & Director, DPS Nagpur): ChatGPT: School Leader’s BFF.
The conclave concluded with the Mīmāṃsā Super 30 Inspirational Educators & School Awards, recognizing 227 schools from over 400 nominations for their exceptional contributions to education.
Founders of Athos Edusolutions, Naveen Rai and Somyaranjan Dash, expressed, “Such conclaves not only offer valuable networking opportunities but also provide insights into new-age requirements for school growth, ultimately benefiting students.” They also announced plans for similar events in cities like Mumbai, Bhopal, Ranchi, and Indore, with the next event scheduled for 26th October 2024, in Indore.
Yashodhara Das, Director of Athos Edusolutions, highlighted the importance of these conclaves in enhancing the relationship between schools and the ed-tech industry, emphasizing that such events foster meaningful connections among educators and industry experts.
