Ms. Ranjna Jangra of B.K. Birla Public School, Kalyan, participated as a panelist, at the Maharashtra Educators’ Summit & Awards, 2026 and shed her light on the topic, Whether Schools are Equipped to Meet the Needs of Today’s Anxious Generation. The conversation focused on the emotional pressures affecting children and the responsibility of school leaders to create environments that support both learning and well-being.
The panel considered how students’ experiences are shaped by academic expectations, family concerns, digital habits, and their social environments. It also examined the different ways children may express anxiety, including withdrawal, social isolation, restlessness, and changes in their classroom behaviour.
As Principal of B. K. Birla Public School, Kalyan, Ms. Jangra represented the perspective of a school leader working within the wider educational landscape. The session provided an opportunity to reflect on how schools can respond to students’ changing needs and ensure that emotional well-being is considered alongside academic development. At the Maharashtra Educators’ Summit & Awards, 2026, EducationToday brought attention to discussions such as this, which explored how schools can respond to students’ changing needs and ensure that emotional well-being is considered alongside academic development.
One of the key themes emerging from the discussion was the need to understand the reasons behind a child’s behaviour. Students do not always communicate their concerns directly, and signs of distress may appear in different forms. Recognising these signals requires attention, sensitivity and a willingness to understand each learner’s circumstances.
The panel also highlighted the importance of cooperation between parents and educators. When families and schools communicate effectively, they are better placed to identify concerns and offer consistent support.
The session reinforced the idea that preparing students for the future involves more than delivering a curriculum. Schools must also strive to create supportive environments in which children can develop confidence, manage challenges, and engage meaningfully with their education.
Ms. Ranjna Jangra is the Principal of B. K. Birla Public School, Kalyan, Maharashtra.
Ms. Ranjna Jangra is associated with B. K. Birla Public School, located in Kalyan, Maharashtra.
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