India, Oct. 21 -- A new policy, a shiny app, a fresh training module, these are often seen as signs of progress in education. But real transformation doesn't begin and end with a single intervention. If we want to see sustained improvement in how children learn, we must move beyond quick fixes and commit to long-term, layered change. Because in education, the first step is only the beginning.

When we ask what it takes for a child to thrive in school, the answer is rarely simple. A great teacher or lesson plan helps, yes. But what truly fuels meaningful learning is a web of support-starting at home, extending through the classroom, and reinforced by the school and broader education system. Classrooms, schools, and communities are deeply i...