ARISE Thought Leadership Day Explores Future-Ready School Leadership 10 November 2025

At the ARISE Thought Leadership Day held on November 11, the second session brought together school leaders and principals for an in-depth discussion on the future of schooling and the leadership skills needed to navigate rapid change.

The session, *“Leading Schools Through Change: Leadership Mindsets, School Culture, and Teacher Transformation in Times of Rapid Change,”* was led by Manit Jain, Co-founder of ARISE, I Am A Teacher, and Eduxa Ai. A Harvard alumnus and a noted advocate of progressive education in India, Jain guided participants through a reflective dialogue on how school leaders can respond to uncertainty with clarity and purpose.

He emphasised the importance of building resilient school cultures and empowering teachers to adapt and thrive amid evolving educational demands. Through open conversations and shared reflections, attendees examined how schools can create learning environments that remain flexible, innovative, and strongly student-centred.

The session highlighted the growing need for future-ready leadership as educational institutions prepare for continued transformation.