
Learning Forward
By Good Schools Alliance

Learning ForwardJul 10, 2021

Honesty and Respect @ The Fabindia School
Joy Of Learning (JOL) comes from The Little Book of Values: Educating Children to Become Thinking, Responsible and Caring Citizens by Julie Duckworth and Ian Gilbert, exploring twenty-two values taught through schools. We live in a society consumed by materialism and the desire for more. The future of education rests on immutable values: Appreciation, Caring, Cooperation, Courage, Freedom, Friendship, Happiness, Honesty, Hope, Humility, Love, Patience, Peace, Quality, Respect, Responsibility, Simplicity, Thoughtfulness, Tolerance, Trust, Understanding, and Unity. This program will inspire you by using examples of where the values are already being used by children and adults in schools and share practical tools to stimulate discussion and philosophical debate. It will also help people take stock of their values and how they wish to lead their lives.

Two Girls One Mic Episode 4
# The World of Television The colourful world of cinema seems like the perfect runaway for when life gets hard to handle. Television and cinema escape reality, immersing individuals in captivating stories and vibrant visuals. It is the perfect opportunity to live a different life and experience varied experiences. Escapism is helpful but only up to a limit. The life portrayed by cinema encapsulates the dreams, desires, and aspirations of the audience.
Please listen to Oshi and Simar as they delve into the captivating world of television, discussing its power to transport viewers into different realms. We would love to hear about your perception on this topic as well! Did something as trivial as watching TV help you in any way? Feel free to leave comments; we will be delighted to read them.
Hosts - Simar Kaur and Oshi Singh from Gyanshree School.
My Good School - Where Passion Meets Education. To find out more, visit the website www.SchoolEducation.com

Caring @ My Good School
Rishona: Caring definitely does help others. When someone cares for you, you feel like there is someone out in the world who believes that you matter. It is a feeling of joy and happiness for that person. Caring is shown out of friendship, compassion and selflessness. A caring classroom is where students feel positively connected to others. That simple act can give them a sense of optimism and help solve their little problems. And what is in it for us? How does it help and benefit us? Well, seeing one smile puts a thousand smiles on my face. The fact that I have helped someone out or just given them the joy they needed and filled in the gap in their life, makes me happy as it is. As said, never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world, for indeed, that’s all who ever have.
Anvesha: Absolutely just how self love is one of the most important kinds of love, self care is also as vital as caring for others. If you cannot care for yourself then you will not be capable enough to care for others. Everything starts with you, when you decide to help yourself you will end up helping others as well. So caring for self is as important as caring for others.
Anvesha: Divisha whom do you care for the most ?
Divisha : I care for my family and friends the most but yeah I care about my friends a little bit more because in my family it's just me, my parents and grandparents. Since they are elders they can take care of themselves. But, my friends are the people whom I have to take care of. It's been 7 years since our friendship. Many things change but one thing never changes, Them having problems and I have solutions. The fact that I'm the youngest among them still I Am more mature.
Anvesha: And with that, we come to the end of our podcast. Comment below and let us know if you liked our podcast. If you want to be a part of similar podcasts, join us. We hope to meet you soon again when we are back with a podcast on Caring next month. That’s all for us today!
Anvesha Rana - Host from Gyanshree School
Rishona Chopra - Guest from Gyanshree School
Divisha Rawat - Guest from Ahlcon Public School
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Find out more at the Good Schools website, www.SchoolEducation.com.
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Meet and Greet with Jayant Kapatker
In our podcast, we have Mr Jayant Kapatker. He graduated from IIT, Kanpur, and has worked in India, Nepal, Spain, Australia, and the USA. He is the founder and CEO of STAM Interactive Solutions.
Many of us deem science and spirituality as separate realities, but once we observe, ponder and implore upon the fine lines, we discover that science and Vedanta share a common ground. The interconnection of science with Vedanta can bring about a dramatic change in the way we perceive and understand the universe.
For over 15 years, Jayant attended Vedanta classes with dedication and passion at the Arsha Bodha Center in New Jersey. This experience was life-changing. Assimilating this knowledge and going deeper into the subject has become the main focus of his life. During this exciting journey, he has seen many connections between science and Vedanta. In 2014, he began writing essays to show us how the teachings of Vedanta can help us add a new dimension to the scientific understanding of the universe. Many people who followed and read these essays suggested that he should compile them in a book. Thus was born Science Meets Vedanta.
Host: Anvesha Rana
Guests: Rishona and Shambavi from My Good School
Comment below and let us know if you like our podcast. If you want to be a part of similar podcasts, join us. We hope to meet you again soon!
Enjoy our shows on www.DilJeeto.com.
You will love the stories our students, teachers, and passionate educators share.
Please find out more about My Good School at www.SchoolEducation.com.

Two Girls one Mic Episode 3
The perception of whether or not one's school years are the best years of their life can vary significantly among individuals. For some, high school may be a time filled with fond memories, fulfilling friendships, and exciting experiences. However, for others, high school may be associated with challenges, stress, and difficult transitions. Therefore, it is crucial to recognise that the experiences and perspectives of individuals differ, and there is no universally applicable answer to whether school years are the best.
Tune in to the 3rd episode of 2 Girls, 1 Mic to listen to three teenagers discovering life. In this episode, they discuss their personal experiences and perspectives on whether their school years have been the best years of their life. Their exciting take on this age-old question can bring you back to your school years or even help you make the most of them right now!
Lastly, we would love to hear about your school days too! Mention your stories and anecdotes in the comment section, and we will be delighted to listen to them! Thank you, My Good School, for giving us this fantastic opportunity.
Hosts - Simar Kaur and Oshi Singh from Gyanshree School
Guest - Yashraj Sharma from Gyanshree School
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Appreciation @ My Good School
Learning, Forward Podcast Season 9 Episode 17
Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, then don’t keep it a secret. Appreciating people, bringing a smile on their face can help them in unimaginable ways sometimes. Even when everything in one’s life is crumbling, a little gratitude and appreciation can go a long way. Life hits you hard sometimes, and as humans we all need to be there for each other. We need to help people realise that they are worthy of our love and our gratitude, simply by appreciating them from time to time. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction right! If we appreciate others, they will also appreciate us back. That one little action can produce a chain reaction that is everlasting.Tune into this beautiful podcast where Anvesha and Simar ponder upon the importance and necessity of Appreciation. Listen as Oshi and Arfa share their take on Appreciation, how it has helped them and why they perceive it as magic.
Anvesha Rana, Simar Kaur - Hosts from Gyanshree School
Oshi Singh - Guest from Gyanshree School
Arfa Khan - Gusset from Ahlcon Public School
Cover art by Rishona Chopra.
Enjoy our shows on www.DilJeeto.com.
You will love the stories our students, teachers, and passionate educators share.
You can find out more at the Good Schools website, www.SchoolEducation.com.

Meet and Greet with Swati Gauba

Two Girls One Mic Episode 2
2 Girls 1 Mic Part 2 Join Oshi and Simar as they ponder the importance of honesty and integrity.
Hosts – Oshi Singh and Simar Kaur from Gyanshree School
Produced by – My Good School.
Podcast website - Dil Jeeto Radio - www.DilJeeto.com
#JoyOfLearning
Good Schools Alliance
www.SchoolEducation.com
Where Passion Meets Education

Unity @ My Good School
My Good School Show Season 9, Episode 17, where passion meets education. We can do so little; together, we can do so much. United we stand, divided we fall. Tune into this beautiful podcast where Anvesha and Simar ponder upon the importance and necessity of Unity. Listen as Aria shares her take on unity, how it has helped her and why she perceives it as magic.
Anvesha Rana and Simar Kaur - Hosts from Gyanshree School Aria Gupta - Guest from Gyanshree School
Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much. United we stand, just as the rainbow colours blend beautifully. We’re in the same boat to achieve happiness. Unity is not just being together; it’s helping each other out when someone is in need. For example, during India’s 1857 revolution, people from all religions and regions fought the British East India Company. Even though they couldn’t get rid of the Britains, they became stronger and soon gained freedom together. Love is an understanding so complete that you feel like you are a part of the other person. Accepting the other person just how they are and not trying to change them into someone else. Love is the source of unity. So deep down, all the values come to a standstill as they finally arrive at the same spot.
Comment below and let us know if you liked our podcast. If you want to be a part of similar podcasts, join us.
Cover art by Rishona Chopra.
Enjoy our shows on www.DilJeeto.com.
You will love the stories our students, teachers, and passionate educators share.
You can find out more at the Good Schools website, www.SchoolEducation.com.

A cause that is dear to me
My Good School Season 11 Episode 10. Veda Varshita Marrivada Grade 5 student of The Hyderabad Public School, shares her reflections from the Sunday School.
There can be many causes that can be important to us. A cause is a reason which affects an action. Everything in this world has a cause which can be good or bad. Especially humans have one or more causes in life. Grounds are compelling because they give us the power to question something and change our way of life.
I have many causes in life. It can relate to my family, work, academics, and being a good human. But there are three primary reasons in my life to live. They are:
1. My family
It is because of them that I am living. They make great sacrifices for us and help us in complicated situations. They guide us correctly and are ready to do anything for our happiness. They sometimes scold us, which makes us upset, but it's for our own good.
2. My work
I get easily engaged once it comes to work. It allows me to acquire loads of knowledge and increase my creativity. Also, it gives me peace of mind and the feeling that I am a busy adult.
3. To know "THE VALUE OF LIFE"
If we don't understand the value of life, we spend our entire life never enjoying and being happy. If we once experience life as a whole and understand the importance of life, we can spend it wisely and happily.
These were my causes to live, but a human will have a cause/reason for everything.
In conclusion, we should find causes, analyse, think, and act on them daily. We shall indeed observe a change. Therefore, think of reasons every day.
Veda Varishta Marrivada
Grade 5 Hyderabad Public School Begumpet
Please find out more about My Good School at https://SchoolEducation.com.

A trip to SchoolEducation.Com
My Good School Season 11 Episode 9. Veda Varshita Marrivada Grade 5 student of The Hyderabad Public School, shares her reflections from the Sunday School.
It was a fun and knowledgeable trip visiting the SchoolEducation.Com. It is a website created by the Good School Alliance program. It was an outstanding experience with many things to know about. As I scrolled through the web pages, I came across many other programs held by the Good Schools Alliance. There were many informative videos. Some programs were Happy Teachers, Sunday School, My Good School Retreat etc.
The school song of My Good School was melodious and splendid. It was soothing, lovely, and relaxing to hear. Also, many takeaways from the reflections given by many students were creative and helpful. Coming to the Internships, the reviews provided by the interns made me determined to become an intern in the future.
The various programs listed on the website gave me a sensation of excitement. The website also gave me the curiosity to learn many more things. The Meet and Greet podcasts were fascinating. It was a unique website because it was like an online school. There were several books to read. I could not notice how fast the time passed by just scrolling on the website for half an hour. The various programs also help us to build our vocabulary.
The My Good School Program focuses on the 6 C's, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, character, and citizenship, which are very important to success in our life and career. There is also a facility to buy many exciting books, such as:
Live Life In Crescendo
Blue Sky, White Cloud
Ratan Tata Ek Prakash Stambh
In conclusion, we have many things to learn, and what we know today might help us tomorrow, and whatever we learn is a drop or a pond compared to an ocean. The trip to SchoolEducation.Com will allow us to learn many new things and succeed in our life.
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And many more are based on our daily life and have many things to learn. This website is very inspirational for me as I could understand there are "No limits to knowledge and learning". It was a spectacular trip visiting the SchoolEducation.com website.
Veda Varishta Marrivada
Grade 5 Hyderabad Public School Begumpet
Please find out more about My Good School at https://SchoolEducation.com.

Being Human
My Good School Season 11 Episode 8. Veda Varshita Marrivada Grade 5 student of The Hyderabad Public School, shares her reflections from the Sunday School.
Being human is something which everyone cannot do. It depends on whether an individual is human, but what is being human? It means being a very generous human being. It is also a part of Humanity. Being human can also reflect on the character of a person. Donations, Charities, Adoptions, etc., come under the category of being human. A person requires a pure and kind heart to be human. Being human gives a feeling of satisfaction and happiness and teaches us to be good human beings.
The reality of the world hides in a mask where most people claim the good deeds and blame the bad deeds, but rare people are good humans from the inside. People show off their acts for the sake of status but not with good intentions. Humanity is becoming extinct, and many people hate each other. The percentage of cruelty in the world is at a high intensity.
Everyone should be treated fairly and equally. ALAS! I am still a child, but once I grow up, I shall donate money to old age homes and orphanages, give money to the poor and help anyone I see in trouble without hesitation. Also, I shall try my best to be a good human being as an honourable citizen of India, but my parents currently arrange food banks at orphanages and old age homes on our birthdays. Helping them gives us a feeling of happiness and joy. My parents always help others, inspiring and motivating me to do the same.
Helping others makes everyone happy. Humanity is an essential virtue which we should follow for a better world. Being human also applies to animals. Treating them fairly is necessary too. Many people torture animals such as horses, elephants, lions, and other animals for entertainment.
In conclusion, everyone should do their best to be a good human being.
Veda Varishta Marrivada
Grade 5 Hyderabad Public School Begumpet
Please find out more about My Good School at https://SchoolEducation.com.

Two Girls One Mic Episode 1
Learning Forward Podcast Season 12 Episode 1, produced by the students of My Good School.
‘Being able to be your true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health.’
We all witness a fast-paced world where nothing lasts forever and everything is replaceable. We all find it hard to cope with everything around us. Being unable to stay on track causes mental illness in today’s youngsters. Being constantly compared with your peers is frightening. That is when youngsters take harmful actions which often negatively impact their lives.
In the brand-new season of this My Good School production, join Oshi and Simar as they ponder upon the importance of the mental well-being of today’s generation along with Ms Christa Campsall. My Good School hosts a well-being program for its Interns called ‘My Guide Inside’, which significantly helps the teenagers of today’s hasty world.
Hosts – Oshi Singh and Simar Kaur - Gyanshree School.
Guests – Ms Christa Campsall - My Guide Inside.
Produced by – My Good School
Podcast website - Dil Jeeto Radio - www.DilJeeto.com
#JoyOfLearning
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Meet and Greet with Deepti Mehrotra
Meet and Greet is our event to celebrate the work and writing of authors and guests who join us at our Sunday School, hosted online weekly. In this edition, we speak with Deepti Mehrotra, whose books are published by Rupa Publications Pvt Ltd and are available worldwide.
History narrates tales of courageous, brave, patriotic men who sacrificed their necessities to fight for a more significant cause. Still, while highlighting the men down the ages, we often undermine the women of the past who had performed more dangerous deeds and fought for causes which ameliorated the lives of later women. Her Stories: Indian women down the Ages is not just a novel but a keepsake where the tales and stories of Indian women are preserved. It is a way to hear those unheard of and appreciate their efforts for women at large. Consider this beautiful conversation where Dr Deepti Priya Mehrotra deciphers her book. This podcast is an ode to all these Indian women down the ages.
Anvesha Rana - Host from Gyanshree School
Dr Deepti Priya Mehrotra - Author of Her Stories: Indian Women Down The Ages
Jugjiv Singh, Rishona Chopra - Guests

How did you repair a broken relationship? - Veda Varshita Marivada
My Good School Season 11 Episode 7
A relationship is a way through which people or things are connected. People can have relations with family, friends, animals, nature and even things. The critical elements for a strong and healthy relationship are mutual Respect, Understanding, Communication, Compromise, and Trust. We should first understand the person and respect their opinions; giving them a chance to speak and putting in their shoes is important too. Being an 11-year-old child, I have never experienced a broken relationship, but let me tell my story with my best friends. My parents and I have lived in Bangalore since my birth. Over there, I met Ridhi and Tanishka on the first day of school. We became best friends. They were kind, affectionate and caring. They would cheer me up when I was not in a good mood. One day, my father said we had to shift to Hyderabad for his job there. I was distressed to leave my friends and head for a new life.
Listen to my story on repairing broken relationships. “If something is broken, then learn to repair it. If someone is angry, then learn to convince and please them. Relationships are destined; just learn to handle them beautifully.” So, make sure you have a solid and good relationship, whether it is a person, animal, nature, or thing.
VEDA VARSHITA MARRIVADA
Grade 5 Hyderabad Public School Begumpet
Dil Jeeto means winning hearts! The Interns of My Good School produce podcasts with élan. Listen to heartwarming stories about schools, schooling and passion for education.
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Our broken relationship with Nature - Rishona Chopra
My Good School Season 11 Episode 6
Rishona Chopra Grade VII Gyanshree School
Nature is all around us. The magnificent trees, the lush green forests, the animals and the birds. And in fact, we humans are nature. We are not a part of it but we are nature. Nature heals us. By this, I don't mean just the trees and forests that heal us. I mean, our loved ones, friends and parents care for us and support us, standing selflessly as our backbone.
Human's greatest enemy is ego. It is the fuel for anger, jealousy, greed and whatnot? For greed, we fight wars. Why? For a mere piece of land. That very land belongs to none of us. Countries fight for the mountain areas that come in the area of our country. But, in reality, that land is neither ours nor theirs. It is nature which has no possession. Just like we don't have the owners that we belong to, neither does the land.
Without realizing it, we hurt nature for a pretty silly reason. In the midst of these wars, aren't oceans and mountains being affected? We greedily fight for possession but do we take that possession with us when we die? One day, it all has to be lost. Plants, humans, animals and birds are all nature. We are one and are meant to live in harmony. But we have all broken ourselves into different categories. We are meant to live in peace and harmony, yet we have created a broken relationship with one another.
The beauty of our world lies not in the biodiversity of our planet but it the harmony that we create with one another. Due to the broken relationship, neither are satisfied, neither are we nor are the plants and animals. It is high time we fix this relationship, by realising that ego is indeed our greatest enemy and has ruined so much for us. We will have to cure the wounds we have caused and prevent more from being created.
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Understanding @ My Good School
My Good School Show Season 9, Episode 16 where passion meets education.
Understanding is the power to listen and reinforce. It is not a simple task; it requires the power to trust and tolerate and the necessity of being thoughtful while observing the simplicity at the heart of the matter and eventually giving in honestly to love. If we can understand, then we can trust. If we can understand, then we can be patient; if we can understand, we can tolerate and then only we can love.
Understanding is deeper than knowledge, there are many people who know you but very few of them understand you. Tune into this beautiful podcast where Anvesha and Simar ponder upon the importance and necessity to understand one another in this fast paced world.
Listen as Sulochana and Reveda share their take on understanding, how it has helped them and why they perceive it as a magical bridge to the hearts of loved ones.
Anvesha Rana, Simar Kaur - Hosts from Gyanshree School
Sulochana Rana- Happy Teacher at My Good School
Reveda Bhatt - Guest from The Aryan School
Comment below and let us know if you liked our podcast. If you want to be a part of similar podcasts, join us. We hope to meet you again when we return with a podcast on Understanding next month.
Cover art by Rishona Chopra.
Enjoy our shows on www.DilJeeto.com.
You will love the stories our students, teachers, and passionate educators share.
Please find out more about My Good School at www.SchoolEducation.com.

I Am Responsible For...
My Good School Season 11 Episode 5
I am responsible for many things. These words give me a sense of pride and responsibility towards my work, family, and society. Every right has responsibilities, and responsibility is a duty we must accomplish on time. Everyone has their responsibilities and duties. Responsibility means being dependable, making good choices, and taking accountability for your actions.
I've been a responsible girl since my childhood. I had a few responsibilities as a daughter, family member and student. One of my primary responsibilities was learning and studying. I have consistently performed to the best in academics and secured first rank in my class every year. Another responsibility was obeying and respecting my parents, family, teachers, and elders. Also, I kept my things safe as the things I owned were precious and gave me a feeling of ownership.
Since the birth of my younger brother, things have changed. I had got some more responsibilities. I had to help my parents to bring up my younger brother and cope with my studies. Although adapting to the situation was difficult, I sacrificed and compromised a few things for my parents and brother. Later, everything became easy, and I got used to them. Over the years, I learnt to look after myself and decide the right choices in life. Still, responsibilities give me an incredible feeling of joy and teach me many valuable lessons in life, and obviously, I shall and will fulfil my responsibilities.
Responsibility is an essential virtue of an individual as it gains a person's trust. It teaches you to do multitasking and gives you satisfaction and happiness. It provides a sense of purpose and builds resilience amidst adversity on an individual and societal level.
In conclusion, accomplishing your tasks and responsibilities gives you a sense of maturity, happiness, and great joy as you feel you have completed a task on time. "Where there is great power and energy, there is great responsibility." Let's all be responsible for accomplishing what we have committed!
VEDA VARSHITA MARRIVADA
My Good School
Where Passion Meets Education
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My Passing Out Speech At School

Meet and Greet with Nirmal Ghosh
Learning Forward Podcast Season 10 Episode 15
Nature has its way of calling upon us, but we often ignore those rare signs. We build homes in seclusion away from the abode of wildlife and nature; when we can live peacefully together, why are we so adamant about living apart? Consider this beautiful conversation where Nirmal Ghosh deciphers his book, ‘Blue Sky, White Cloud: Three Novellas’. Our anthropocentric behaviour has indeed broken the typical bond of friendship between nature and us. Learn and reinforce to reconnect with our roots.
Nirmal Ghosh - Author of ‘Blue Sky, White Cloud: Three Novellas.’
Anvesha Rana - Host from Gyanshree School
Rishona Chopra and Sandeep Dutt join in as guests.
There was a lot to learn, and there is now a lot to reinforce, but the lifeline remains that beauty lies in simplicity; we might try to complex situations, but deep down, we are all the same man who used to live with nature to now the man who has built homes in seclusion away from the abode of wildlife and nature.
We are the only species with the power to share our feelings with the world, and we should use this power wisely.
Nirmal addresses some interesting questions:
It is vital to write about what we know simply for authenticity, so what was your process of writing these three novellas, what set off that spark, and how did you go about it?
What do you believe is the key to establishing a relationship with our environment, and how did you do it?
Blue Sky White Cloud is a heart-touching tale that echoes a powerful message of empathy and compassion. Amidst all you do, sir, how do you continue fostering your passion for writing?
Talking about ‘Blue Sky, White Cloud’ is a compilation of three novellas. A novella is a short novel, and this tale revolves around the lives of three distinct animals who live in varying geographies and current independent views. Still, somehow deep down, they are all interconnected.
There is more; this is a heart-warming podcast filled with empathy for nature, real life-changing moments and how humans must learn to respect nature.
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Trust @ My Good School
My Good School Season 9 Episode 15. If you want to be trusted, be honest. If you want to be honest, be true. If you want to be trusted, be yourself. Trust is the purest of values, the most beautiful of bonds and the deepest of connections. We all are here because we have the power to trust, we are here because we can sustain being trusted, and we are here to spread Trust among others. Trust is the best proof of love; it is an invisible thread which connects us all. It takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair. Treasure it. Trust is the most beautiful when witnessed; it combines every value we know love, respect, friendship and much more.
Trusting others is the very essence of any human relationship. We can't be friends if we don't trust, we can't be partners if we don't trust, we can't be students if we don't trust, and likewise, we can't be human if we don't trust. Trust is to give away a part of yourself to someone else and believes that they will keep it safe.
At My Good School, we continue happily simply because we trust each other; we have faith in one another that each of us is special and unique, and the My Good School Retreat 2023 experience has further deepened this bond of Trust. So Trust is the foundation of love.
Join Anvesha and Simar in this beautiful conversation where Rishona and Oshi share their take on Trust.
Anvesha Rana and Simar Kaur - Hosts from Gyanshree School
Rishona Chopra And Oshi Singh- Guest from Gyanshree School
Comment below and let us know if you liked our podcast. If you want to be a part of similar podcasts, join us. We hope to meet you again when we return with a podcast on Understanding next month.
Cover art by Rishona Chopra.
Enjoy our shows on www.DilJeeto.com.
You will love the stories our students, teachers, and passionate educators share.
Please find out more about My Good School at www.MyGoodSchool.in.
