Chandigarh, November 2, 2025: At a time when English-medium private schools dominate the education landscape, a government school teacher from Punjab is making headlines for bringing back the soul of learning — pride in one’s roots.
Simran Kaur, a teacher at a Punjab government school, has become a social media sensation. Her videos show students confidently speaking Punjabi, reciting verses about the Gurus, and learning about state ministers — all in a way that feels joyful and meaningful.
In her words, “Children must know where they come from. Only then can they grow strong.”
The response online has been overwhelming. Parents flood her comment sections with messages like, “We wish we had such teachers!” and “This is the real meaning of education.”
Simran’s work is being seen as a reflection of the Mann government’s renewed focus on cultural and value-based education in government schools. Modern classrooms, new facilities, and teacher empowerment programmes are helping transform the education system.
“Government schools are no longer just for the poor,” says Simran. “We have the same — even better — resources than private institutions. The difference is that we also teach pride and culture.”
Her story stands as proof that education isn’t just about literacy — it’s about identity. As more teachers follow her lead, Punjab’s classrooms are turning into spaces where children learn not just lessons, but values.
“Education that connects to roots never fades,” says Simran. “And that’s what I want to give my students — wings that remember where they belong.”
