Award Winner Interview
Category: Winner Interview | Top 20 International School
Ms. Pushpalata Ajit, representing Ajmera Global School, Borivali, expressed her pride at receiving an EducationToday Award at the Maharashtra Educators’ Summit and Awards 2026. Having been associated with the school for 20 years, she described the recognition as a deeply fulfilling moment and acknowledged the vision of the school’s head in sustaining its legacy.
Ms. Ajit credited the achievement to the collective efforts of the management, teachers, learners and parent community. Reflecting on the changing educational landscape, she emphasised that schools must recognise the growing influence of artificial intelligence on 21st-century learners and help students engage with it responsibly.
“We cannot take away AI from them, but building up a platform where we learn together to teach them AI ethically and respectfully is very important.”
Ms. Ajit’s perspective highlights the importance of integrating AI awareness into contemporary education while maintaining ethical responsibility. Rather than treating artificial intelligence as something to avoid, schools can guide students towards its thoughtful and appropriate use. Her message reinforces the need for educators to develop relevant digital competencies and create learning environments that prepare students to navigate emerging technologies responsibly.
Ms. Pushpalata Ajit is featured in a discussion advocating ethical and responsible AI education for students.
Ethical AI education helps students understand responsible technology use, privacy, fairness, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence.
Schools can teach students to verify AI-generated information, protect personal data, acknowledge sources, and use AI as a learning aid rather than a substitute for independent thinking.
Key concerns include data privacy, bias, misinformation, academic integrity, and overdependence on AI tools.
It can help students develop critical thinking, digital literacy, ethical judgement, and the skills needed to navigate an increasingly AI-driven world.
