Beyond Grades: Preparing Students for a Sustainable World
In the ever-changing landscape of education, it is imperative to modify and adapt the system to prepare future generations for upcoming professional and personal challenges. Despite the focus on colleges, universities, and jobs, the crux of the education challenge lies at the school level. Positive and negative changes here ripple through the entire educational ecosystem. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. The agenda consists of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which encompass issues like poverty eradication, hunger elimination, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, and more. The current era demands holistic development for all students, especially in schools. Educational success is not solely measured by grades but also by personal growth. Students who