Education has long been understood as a cornerstone of social development, shaping not only individual futures but also the collective capacity of societies to respond to change. Observed annually on 24 January, the International Day of Education invites reflection on the role education plays in addressing global challenges and sustaining social progress. As the world confronts overlapping challenges, from technological transformation to deepening inequalities, the question of how education is imagined, governed, and experienced has become increasingly urgent.
Traditional classrooms, with their rigid pace and one-size-fits-all lessons, left Aarav frustrated and feeling left behind. But everything changed when his parents introduced him to special education technology designed for children like him. With text-to-speech apps and interactive reading games, Aarav began to read with confidence, and for the first time, learning felt possible. Stories like Aarav's highlight why students with unique learning needs deserve more than what conventional systems can provide.