Journal: Notes from the Beyond 8 tribe
We write for families and educators who are thinking carefully about what school can be after Grade 8. Here you’ll find clear viewpoints, lived stories, and practical lenses on learning, adolescence, and choice, written by our founders, mentors, and occasionally, our learners.
When Structure Is Sound, Form Can Vary
A heart replaced the usual red stop symbol on a Chennai traffic signal. People still stopped. It made me think about education, where we often argue about containers, when what really matters is whether the structure holds meaning.
Naveen Mahesh
5 February 2026
When Responsibility Shifts, Learning Changes
Adults begin by carrying learning for children. But at some point, responsibility has to move—gently, unevenly, and with care. What that shift looks like for parents, educators, and teens.
Naveen Mahesh
23 January 2026
Thresholds Open Doors. They Don’t Tell Us Who Will Walk Through.
When postgraduate medical seats stay vacant even after cut offs drop, it reveals a deeper truth: in complex human systems, eligibility is not the same as readiness. Doors can be open, and still feel closed.
Naveen Mahesh
13 January 2026
Have We Forgotten the Most Important Person in Education?
Marks and “future readiness” dominate high school. But learning without curiosity becomes compliance. A case for putting the learner back at the center.
Raaji Naveen
9 January 2026
The Right Kind of Wind: Raising Antifragile Teens
Kids do not need more pressure. They need the right kind of difficulty: small risks, real play, and room to recover. Here is what that looks like.
Raaji Naveen
6 January 2026
Militvaa: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs and Social Changemakers
Learn how Militvaa is fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and empowering young social changemakers by blending business acumen with societal impact. Discover the initiative’s unique approach to education, innovation, and social betterment.
Raaji Naveen
17 September 2024
Finding Their Path: Rishon and Riya’s Journey with Beyond 8
Discover how Beyond 8’s unique approach to education helped Rishon and Riya uncover their passions and gain confidence in their futures.
Naveen Mahesh
27 August 2024
Benefits of attending an American accredited school with Cambridge affiliation
American School in India, Chennai and Bengaluru
Raaji Naveen
8 March 2023
ICSE vs IGCSE vs IB vs CBSE vs NIOS: Choosing the Right Board
How do you choose between ICSE, IGCSE, IB, CBSE and NIOS when you’re looking for the right board to enrol your child in? Read on for a complete breakdown of all 5 boards.
Aishwarya Muralidhar
9 December 2021
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