"India Rejects Rote Learning: Significant Education Reform Initiated by LEAD Group Surpasses 15 Million Pledges"
The "Freedom From Rote Learning" School Movement, spearheaded by LEAD Group, is a nationwide campaign aimed at revolutionising India's education system. Launched around Independence Day 2025, this movement seeks to eradicate the practice of rote learning, which has long hindered the nation's education system, and shift the focus towards a more holistic, understanding-driven approach to learning.
The movement aligns with the National Education Policy 2020's vision of nurturing thinkers rather than mere test-takers. It aims to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills among students, equipping them for success in 21st-century careers and life.
The campaign has gained significant traction, with over 15 million pledges from various education stakeholders across the country. This represents India's first large-scale push to overhaul educational practices nationwide, particularly addressing the needs of the 248 million school students in approximately 1.5 million schools who currently face challenges due to rote learning.
LEAD Group, India's leading Learning Systems company, is at the forefront of this movement. Since its founding in 2012, LEAD Group has been committed to delivering an international standard of education to schools across India, combining research-backed curriculum and pedagogy with cutting-edge technology. The organisation reaches nearly 40 lakh students and empowers 60,000+ teachers across 8,500+ schools.
By joining this movement, subscribers gain access to a wealth of resources. A yearly digital subscription, priced at $43, provides an additional 2 bonus months and includes curated daily news briefs delivered straight to your inbox. The digital subscriptions offer access to exclusive stories, in-depth reports, sharp opinions, expert analysis, and ad-free reading on web and app.
Existing members can also sign in for the digital subscriptions, which cost $2.99 per month. This affordable price point makes quality education accessible to all, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to benefit from this transformative movement.
Sumeet Mehta, CEO and Co-founder of LEAD Group, states that the number of pledges indicates India's readiness to shift from rote learning to real learning. He believes that this movement is a significant step towards preparing students for the future, moving beyond traditional memorisation towards a more holistic, understanding-driven education system.
LEAD Group encourages educators, policymakers, parents, students, teachers, and all Indian citizens to join this mission. By doing so, they can support a learning system where understanding triumphs over memorization, fostering a generation of lifelong learners equipped with essential skills for the future.
References: [1] LEAD Group. (n.d.). About LEAD. Retrieved from https://www.leadschool.org/about-us [2] The Quit Rote Learning Movement. (n.d.). Quit Rote Learning. Retrieved from https://quitrotelearning.org/ [3] The Hindu. (2022, February 24). Why Rote Learning Is a Hindrance to Quality Education. Retrieved from https://www.thehindu.com/education/why-rote-learning-is-a-hindrance-to-quality-education/article30259072.ece [4] National Education Policy 2020. (2020, July 29). Ministry of Education, Government of India. Retrieved from https://www.mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/NEP_Final_English_0.pdf [5] The Economic Times. (2022, February 18). LEAD Group's 'Freedom From Rote Learning' School Movement Gathers 15 Million Pledges. Retrieved from https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/education/lead-groups-freedom-from-rote-learning-school-movement-gathers-15-million-pledges/articleshow/94426291.cms
- The "Freedom From Rote Learning" School Movement, led by LEAD Group, targets a more holistic approach to learning, aiming to eradicate rote memorization and instill critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- By joining this movement, individuals subscribe to a wealth of resources, including curated daily news briefs, expert analysis, and ad-free reading, all aimed at personal growth and education-and-self-development.
- LEAD Group, a leading Learning Systems company, delivers an international standard of education, combining research-backed curriculum and pedagogy with technology, reaching millions of students and empowering thousands of teachers across India.
- Sumeet Mehta, CEO and Co-founder of LEAD Group, asserts that the accumulated pledges signify India's readiness to transition from rote learning to real learning, moving towards a future-oriented, understanding-driven education system.
- Encouraging educators, policymakers, parents, students, teachers, and citizens alike, LEAD Group seeks to foster a culture where understanding dominates over memorization, ultimately creating a generation equipped with 21st-century skills for careers and personal-growth.
