
The Fifth Floor: Education against the odds
The Documentary Podcast
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Teaching in the Desert: Kirtana's Journey
This chapter chronicles the challenges and triumphs of a dedicated teacher in a remote Indian village, focusing on the unique educational experience of Kirtana, the sole student in a state-run school. It highlights the broader issues of access to education, the value of storytelling, and the impacts of dwindling enrollment in local schools amid a trend towards private education.
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