Every Day Is A School Day: The Great-Grandmother Who Goes To Pri

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January 19, 2024 a project of ServiceSpace In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few. - Shunryu Suziki - Every Day Is A School Day: The Great-Grandmother Who Goes To Pri Salima Khan, a 92-year-old great-grandmother affectionately known as Amma, is challenging stereotypes one letter at a time at the Chawli primary school in Bulandshahr, Northern India. Despite struggles with walking and cataracts, she has become a beacon of hope in an area where about 30% of women are illiterate, inspiring women of all ages to enroll in school. "The teacher taught me everything." said Amma, "I can do the counting and read too." Through commitment and sheer willpower, she has not only dared to dream but has also sparked a ripple effect of learning in her community. As she prepares for the national literacy exam, her headteacher, Pratibha Sharma, expresses hope for the impact it may have: "People have hopes that she will continue to inspire all of us to tread the path of learning, come what may." { read more } Be The Change Approach the world with curiosity and a beginner's mind today. Step-it-up by learning a new skill or subject that has been in the back of your mind. COMMENT | RATE             DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 153,788 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More