Award Winner Interview
Category: Dynamic School Awards
Mr. D. Nageswara Rao, Principal of Sanghamitra School, Hyderabad, highlighted the importance of continuous learning during his interaction at the South India Educators’ Summit & Dynamic School Awards 2026, organised by EducationNewsNetwork. Representing a 36-year-old institution offering CBSE and co-curricular education, he appreciated EducationToday for creating a platform where education leaders could exchange ideas, share experiences and gain fresh perspectives.
Drawing on his longstanding association with the education sector, Mr. Rao emphasised that learning should not be viewed as a process that ends with formal qualifications. Instead, educators must remain open to new knowledge and use their experience to help others grow. He also recognised the value of events that encourage professional engagement and create opportunities for educational leaders to learn from one another.
“We are lifelong learners. We have to learn more and more. This is not the end of education.”
His message reinforces the need for a learning culture within education itself. When school leaders and teachers continue to expand their knowledge, they are better equipped to guide students, respond to changing educational needs, and help learners build stronger foundations for life.
Mr. D. Nageswara Rao is an education professional who emphasises lifelong learning as an important foundation for educational and professional growth.
Lifelong learning refers to the continuous process of acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and gaining new experiences throughout one’s life.
It helps educators stay updated with teaching methodologies, educational technologies, curriculum changes, and evolving student needs.
It encourages innovation, improves teaching practices, strengthens professional capabilities, and creates a culture of continuous improvement within educational institutions.
Schools can encourage professional development programmes, teacher training, knowledge-sharing sessions, research activities, and opportunities for collaborative learning.
