Kerala schools plan to scrap backbenches: What this quiet reform...

Kerala schools plan to scrap backbenches: What this quiet reform could mean for classroom learning

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Kerala is set to eliminate traditional backbenches in state-run schools, aiming to boost student confidence and equity. Inspired partly by the Malayalam film Sthanarthi Sreekuttan, the move challenges classroom hierarchies by promoting inclusive seating like U-shaped layouts. An expert panel will recommend alternatives as the state rethinks how physical space impacts learning outcomes and emotional wellbeing.

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