CROSSING CLASSROOMS : Insights on Collaboration, Learning Environments, and Shared Purpose

Learning from each other is essential in our shared journey to end educational inequity. During my postgraduate studies in India, I had the privilege of observing firsthand how our network partner, Teach For India, engages with students and supports fellows in the classroom. This experience deepened my understanding of our collective vision and sparked ideas for deeper cross-cultural learning between Ghana and India.

Livingstone in a pose with Mori Gate No. 1 Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya students and a Teach For India Fellow.

I visited Mori Gate No. 1 Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, one of Teach For India’s placement schools in Delhi. The visit allowed me to observe the fellows in action, teaching, guiding, and connecting with their students. I took note of the classroom arrangement, school infrastructure, and the facilities available to support teaching and learning. But most striking of all was the energy and curiosity of the students.

I was especially moved by how the children engaged with each other in class and how actively they participated in the lesson being taught. Their respect for learning, their openness to each other’s voices, and their responsiveness to the fellow’s instruction were truly inspiring.

Livingstone engaged in conversations with the students and responded to their questions about Ghana.

As a Leadership Growth Manager at Lead For Ghana, I work closely with our fellows and students, supporting their development and impact across diverse communities in Ghana. This visit offered a unique opportunity to reflect on both similarities and differences in how educational inequity plays out across contexts.

I initiated discussions that explored the idea of cross-context knowledge sharing, both for fellows and students. These conversations underscored the importance of global partnerships that move beyond theory and into shared classroom realities. They reminded me that, while our cultures and systems may differ, our challenges and our hopes are often the same.

I am grateful to Anannya, People Operations Manager, and Subhashree, Program Manager, for making this meaningful visit possible. Their warm welcome and openness made the experience even more enriching.