SaralnamaA Zilla Parishad school in Pune district won the Community Choice Award at the 2025 World's Best School Prize. Jalindarnagar ZP School in Khed tehsil was chosen from 50 shortlisted schools globally. The school, once slated for closure with only 5 students, now has 120 pupils. Teacher Dattatray Ware introduced innovative practices like the 'Subject Friend' system where older students teach younger ones. The award recognizes the school's peer learning approach and community support. Ware will receive the prize at the World Education Summit in Abu Dhabi in November. To adopt similar practices, schools can start by grouping students of different ages and assigning older students as subject leaders. (Updated 1 Oct 2025, 20:04 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A Zilla Parishad school in Pune district won the Community Choice Award at the 2025 World's Best School Prize
- Jalindarnagar ZP School in Khed tehsil was chosen from 50 shortlisted schools globally
- The school, once slated for closure with only 5 students, now has 120 pupils