An Open Letter to the School Owners

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Schools were never meant to be mere institutions of business transactions. Their true mission was to foster curiosity, build character, and shape individuals capable of driving positive change in society. But somewhere along the way, this vision got

Schools, undoubtedly, stand as one of the finest human inventions. They have played a monumental role in building a more rational society, shaping good citizens, and nurturing visionaries who drive us toward progress as a unified global community. Historically, the purpose of education was never rooted in business transactions but in meaningful interactions with the next generation—an exchange of knowledge, values, and dreams.

However, from the early ideals of the first schools to today’s institutions, much has shifted. Vested interests have steadily redefined the educational model. Schools that once aimed to prepare students for a better society, nation, and global community now seem compromised by commercial pursuits. The vision promoted in brochures and proudly displayed on the facade of buildings feels increasingly hollow.

Would it be an exaggeration to say that many schools have reduced themselves to large-scale tuition centers, designed for profit rather than purpose? Their primary leverage today lies in their affiliation with examination boards—otherwise, one might ask, what essential role do they serve anymore? In such an environment, students are mere roll numbers, and teachers—unfortunately—function like machines.

Even more concerning is how schools treat their faculty. The management often imposes inhuman workloads and expectations, diminishing the dignity and creativity of teachers. And yet, the teaching fraternity itself has also faltered, with many failing to nurture curiosity and inspire a love for learning.

As parents, we don’t send our children to school simply to earn a pass certificate for the next academic grade. We expect them to graduate as open-minded, rational, thoughtful, and resilient individuals, capable of embracing the future with curiosity and compassion.

It is time for schools to return to the drawing board. Education must rediscover its essence before these institutions become irrelevant. Without meaningful change, schools risk becoming relics of the past—facilities once meant for enlightenment, now remembered only for the opportunities they failed to provide.