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Harvard Executive Education Programme to Begin in Hyderabad from December

Hyderabad: Harvard University is set to offer executive education programmes in Hyderabad from December, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Thursday.

Speaking at a meeting with a 30-member delegation representing UK business schools and universities at the MCR HRD Institute, the Chief Minister said Telangana was ready to extend all necessary support to international universities and business schools seeking to establish a presence in the State.

The delegation included UK House of Lords member Karan Bilimoria, British Council Director Janaka Pushpanathan, Chartered Association of Business Schools CEO Flora Hamilton and representatives of the British Deputy High Commission.

Mr. Revanth Reddy said discussions were also progressing on offshore campuses by institutions such as MIT and Purdue. He said Telangana could develop partnerships with Harvard, MIT, the University of London, Virginia Tech and Northeastern University in areas including executive education, dual-degree programmes, faculty training and research.

The Chief Minister said the presence of leading UK business schools in Telangana could help attract major global corporate organisations to the State.

He also highlighted the development of an education hub at Bharat Future City, where the Young India Skills University is being established to equip young people with advanced skills aligned with evolving industry requirements.

Mr. Revanth Reddy invited the UK delegation to the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, scheduled for December. He said prominent members of the UK education sector would be specially invited to participate.

According to the Chief Minister, the summit is being planned along the lines of the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos and is intended to provide a platform to showcase Telangana to global investors.

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.