India, Sept. 22 -- In the corridors of education, where chalk dust mingles with dreams and every lesson carries the potential to shape a future, one expects merit, dedication, and integrity to reign supreme. Yet behind the closed doors of staffrooms, another force quietly thrives - school politics. Subtle but corrosive, it undermines the careers of even the most hardworking teachers and chips away at the dignity of the profession.
For many educators, the classroom is sacred ground. They pour countless hours into preparing lessons, designing assignments, and nurturing children to discover their potential. The joy of watching a hesitant learner grow into a confident achiever is what fuels their perseverance. But too often, their devotion rem...