We kick started our annual Researching Reality Training Program on 10th June 2024 with a cohort of 18 scholars from diverse backgrounds, who are bringing novel insights and potential solutions to deal with current policy challenges through their unique perspectives and problem-solving skills. This year’s program explores the theme of ‘Policy Challenges in School Education’. This is in response to the urgent challenge of stagnating learning outcomes in school education in India. In the first three weeks of the programme, the scholars have attended multiple knowledge and skills sessions facilitated by Dr Parth J Shah, Dr Amit Chandra, Shailendra Sharma, Dr Ghanshyam Sharma, Kumar Anand, Deepak Sharma, Vikas Jhunjhunwala among others.