The World Happiness Index and a country’s ranking in education have a very strong correlation. Courtiers offering better quality education in the world such as Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Netherland are also ranked within ten highest ranking in the happiness index. The reason s are obvious. A good education system promotes wellbeing in the society. It gurantees good quality of life through better job opportunities, secures high-paying jobs, which contributes to overall life happiness. A more balanced workload, less pressure from difficult and high-stakes exams, and an importance on critical thinking and creativity results in a more enjoyable learning experience. A good education system needs a supportive social system and a strong network among the learning and teaching communities. The presence of avanues to manage stress, tension, anxity and other mental health challenges results in a better life satisfaction. In nutshell nations with strong educational systems creates an eco-system conducive to happiness and life satisfaction. It is also found that all these countries with a high quality education system, are ranked as the best countries wih regards to quality of democracy. All these highlights, the critical role that quality education plays in shaping the quality of life in a society.
India’s education poses unique challenges. With a population of more than 1.4 billion, ensuring quality education at both the school and higher education levels is a highly diffcult task. There is a significant shortage of teachers across government schools, colleges, and universities. As highlighted by the World Development Report (Learning 2018), a boy going to school in India does not necessarily equate to learning. The report emphasizes that schooling without learning is not only a missed opportunity but a profound injustice. The first aspect of this crisis is the poor learning outcomes. Many children enter schools unprepared to learn, and teachers often lack the necessary skills or motivation to teach effectively. Additionally, weak school management and governance model further erode the quality of education. To address this, India must prioritize three key actions: assess learning to make it a serious goal, act on evidence to ensure schools are truly benefiting students, and align key stakeholders to make the system function effectively for learning.
The "Journal of Educational Research and Public Policy" is dedicated to driving transformative change in education through research and development. This will in turn equip teachers and learning community with the skills and competencies necessary for a sustainable development model in 21st century. The journal encourages researchers as well as readers to actively participate in advancing knowledge and gaining deeper insights into the dynamics of the education systems in India and worldwide.
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