After student suicide, Ashish Sood urges schools to build emotionally safe ecosystems

Building Emotionally Safe Schools

Quoting from Abraham Lincoln’s famous letter to his son’s teacher, Minister Ashish Sood reminded schools that children should be educated with both strength and kindness. He emphasized the importance of creating emotionally supportive environments within educational institutions to prevent incidents of despair among students.

Sood addressed the recent tragedy of a student suicide, calling it a wake-up call for educators and policymakers. He urged schools to prioritize the mental well-being of students as much as academic excellence.

“Education must nurture emotional strength and moral values, not just intellect,” Sood said during his remarks.

He outlined that balanced guidance, empathy from teachers, and open communication channels between students and staff are essential to building trust and belonging. Sood also called for regular counseling sessions and training programs to help teachers identify signs of distress early.

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Sood concluded by saying that the goal of education is not only intellectual growth but also the development of resilience and compassion in young minds.

“Every classroom should be a space where children feel valued, supported, and safe,” he added.

Author’s summary: Ashish Sood urged schools to strengthen emotional safety systems, highlighting empathy, awareness, and resilience as fundamental to a healthy learning environment.

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The Statesman The Statesman — 2025-11-24

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