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Admissions, fees, parenting — written for Indian families

What we'd say to a friend choosing a school. No sponsored content, no SEO fluff — and a calendar that respects the way Indian admissions actually run.

Parenting

CBSE's Parenting Calendar 2026-27: A Practical Read for Indian Parents

CBSE released its Parenting Calendar for the 2026-27 session on April 29 with an expanded 4R framework and new sections on inclusion and coping with change. The PDF is on the CBSE site, but most parents will not read 60 pages of guidance. Here is what the calendar actually says, and the four things to do at home this term.

Research

From a $22B Bubble to a $3B Floor: How Schools Should Pick K-12 Edtech Partners in 2026

India's K-12 edtech market has corrected from a peak $22 billion valuation bubble to a roughly $3 billion sustainable Direct-to-Consumer base. Funding fell 56% in 2025. The survivors are leaner and more outcomes-focused. For school leaders, this is the right moment to renegotiate, consolidate, and rethink which platforms actually belong in the building. Here is a practical buying guide.

Announcements

The 50-Hour CPD Mandate: What Every CBSE Teacher Should Have on Their Calendar Before December

CBSE has codified the NEP 2020 ask of 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development per teacher per year. The clock for the 2026 calendar year is already running, hours cannot be carried forward, and principals will verify in December. Here is the working playbook for teachers and school heads — the categories that count, the modes that fit a teaching week, and the common mistakes to avoid.

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