Beyond the Scorecard: Rethinking Education
My latest OP-ED analysis Published in Today Newspaper! "Beyond the Scorecard: Rethinking Education" By: Atiq Chaudhary The future of any nation is not charted by mere exam scores or formal degrees, but by the bedrock of ideas, creative capacity, and practical expertise. The world's developed education systems offer us a clear lesson: value the student, not the statistic. For global leaders like Finland, which shields children from major standardized exams until age 16, the priority is personal growth, play, and highly trained teachers. Japan instills discipline and ethics, while Singapore’s "Teach Less, Learn More" policy focuses on practical application and problem-solving. Similarly, Canada champions flexibility and equity to meet individual needs. These models prove that a child's true worth resides not in their capacity for rote memorization, but in their ability to think creatively and apply their skills in the real world. In stark, painful con...