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Co-Founder Eshita Kalidindi: Bringing Harvard Research on Child Development to Hyderabad Classrooms

Hyderabad: International education in Hyderabad is taking a significant step forward as Sagebrook International School prepares to welcome its first cohort in July 2026. At the heart of the school’s vision is Eshita Kalidindi, Co-Founder of Sagebrook, whose academic journey from Harvard University to Hyderabad is shaping an innovative approach to early childhood education grounded in developmental science.

Eshita holds a Master’s degree in Human Development and Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from New York University (NYU). Her work has focused on understanding how children learn, grow, and develop during their most formative years. At NYU, she worked as a research assistant in a Social Psychology Lab studying child and adolescent mental health before dedicating her career to early childhood development and learning sciences.

Drawing on decades of global research, Sagebrook’s curriculum has been carefully designed to reflect what science says children truly need. Rather than relying on traditional instructional methods, the school emphasizes meaningful interactions, play-based learning, curiosity, and hands-on exploration.

Speaking about the philosophy behind the school, Eshita said, “Research tells us clearly what young children need. Our work is to listen carefully and build a school that actually answers.”

One of Sagebrook’s flagship programmes is Beginnings, designed for children aged 18 to 36 months. The programme encourages warm, responsive relationships between parents and children while integrating songs, stories, conversations, and everyday interactions that support healthy brain development during the critical early years of life.

The school’s Block Building Programme also plays a central role, helping children develop spatial reasoning, mathematical thinking, language, executive functioning, and problem-solving skills through open-ended construction activities inspired by decades of developmental research.

Beyond academics, Sagebrook integrates Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into daily classroom experiences rather than treating it as a separate subject. Students are encouraged to build empathy, emotional awareness, identity, collaboration, and responsible decision-making as part of everyday learning.

The school’s thoughtfully designed biophilic campus reflects the same research-driven philosophy. Natural materials, abundant sunlight, effective noise management, self-regulating classrooms, and school-wide filtered air systems create an environment that supports children’s attention, emotional well-being, and learning outcomes.

Sagebrook also benefits from international academic partnerships, including collaboration with Whitgift School in the United Kingdom. Its International Advisory Board includes distinguished education experts from leading institutions such as Harvard University, ensuring that evidence-based educational practices remain central to the school’s approach.

As Hyderabad continues to emerge as a global education destination, Sagebrook International School aims to introduce a model where scientific research directly informs classroom experiences, giving children a strong developmental foundation from their earliest years.

Admissions are now open, with Sagebrook International School set to welcome students from the Beginnings Programme through Grade 2 starting in July 2026.

Schools in Hyderabad Celebrate Near-Perfect CBSE Class XII Results

Hyderabad, May 15: Several CBSE schools across Hyderabad have achieved outstanding results in the Class XII board examinations for the academic year 2025–26, with many institutions recording a 100% pass rate and students securing exceptional scores across science, commerce, and humanities streams.

At Delhi Public School Hyderabad, Anushka Sharma emerged as the school topper in the commerce stream with an impressive 98.8%. In science, Pranavaditya Reddy Buchipudi secured 97.6%, while Rujula Niraj Yanamandra topped the humanities stream with 96.4%.

At Army Public School, Bolarum, Karthika Jayam V led the school by scoring 97%, followed by Tanishka Kumar with 96.8%. Riddhi and Yashasvini Reddy shared the next position with 96.2%.

DDMS P Obul Reddy Public School also posted remarkable results. Manasvi Garg scored 98.6% overall, while Nidhi Jain topped the humanities stream with 97.6%. Naveen Vinodh Kumar and Kovuru Aashna Sumukhi led the science and commerce streams respectively, both securing 95%.

At Kennedy High The Global School, Nivesha Reddy Pundra topped with 97%, followed by Pavana Nipun Kumar at 95.8% and Valath Sharath Kumar Rishi with 94.5%.

Bhavan’s Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya, Sainikpuri also delivered excellent results, with Akshita Kumari topping the science stream with 98%, while A Sri Radha led commerce with 96%.

At Pallavi Model School, Alwal, Yendru Sathya Jayanth secured an impressive 98.8%, while Meridian School student Vedam Indrani scored 96.4%.

School principals credited the success to the dedication of students, teachers, and parents.

“These results reflect the perseverance, discipline and determination of our students and the constant support of our dedicated teachers and parents. We’re proud of every student’s achievement,” said Smitha Govind, Principal of Army Public School, Bolarum.

“This success reflects the hard work, discipline, and commitment of our students and faculty,” said Vinitha Suresh, Principal of Bhavan’s Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya, Sainikpuri.

The impressive performances highlight Hyderabad schools’ continued academic excellence and commitment to nurturing student success.

21-Year-Old IIT Hyderabad Student Gets ₹2.5 Crore Job Offer, Highest Ever for the Institute 2-Jan-2026

Defying a challenging hiring environment, a 21-year-old Computer Science and Engineering student from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has secured a staggering ₹2.5 crore annual job offer from a Netherlands-based firm during this year’s campus placements.

According to IIT Hyderabad officials, this is the highest package ever offered to a student since the institute was established in 2008.

The student, Edward Nathan Varghese, converted a two-month summer internship into a pre-placement offer (PPO). Notably, he emerged as the sole PPO recipient among the two interns shortlisted by the company.

‘First and only interview’

Speaking to The Times of India (TOI), Varghese described the moment he received the offer as unforgettable.
“This was the first and only company I interviewed for. I was ecstatic when my mentor indicated that the firm would be extending me an offer. So were my parents,” he said.

Born and raised in Hyderabad, Varghese completed his schooling in Bengaluru from Class 7 to Class 12. Despite the broader slowdown in the job market, he said he remained confident about securing a top offer, crediting consistent preparation and focus on core technical skills.

His achievement has drawn widespread attention and is being seen as a testament to IIT Hyderabad’s growing reputation in producing globally competitive talent.