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.
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
Today is the best time to learn a skill
How do tech and music connect, if they do? We'll explore this question with Naveen Santhanam and also know about his journey as a musician and tech expert.
Arpit Chhikara
1 November 2021
Here's how you can embrace the future of work
Is the future of work all about robots replacing humans at work? The reality is much different and we surely can be future-ready, explains Sarika Bhattacharya.
Aishwarya Muralidhar
25 October 2021
Have you tried Positivi-tea in your workplace?
There is nothing a cup of chai cannot do. But have you ever tried ‘Positivi-tea’? Dr Malati Raghunath shares the recipe for happiness at the workplace. Read on for more!
Arpit Chhikara
18 October 2021
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