Srinagar, June 19 -- An outdated mindset continues to dominate-one that should have evolved long ago. Many parents insist that schools prioritize English, and to some extent Urdu, in their children's education-especially English, which they wrongly equate with intelligence. This trend risks creating articulate speakers rather than critical thinkers. Private schools in our Valley have capitalized on this mindset, using English fluency as their main selling point. As a result, they often escape meaningful scrutiny regarding whether they truly foster critical thinking, curiosity, or skill development. English has become their winning strategy, while other essential aspects of education are downplayed.
Sadly, the Kashmiri language-rich with cu...