Resources
Research, Reports, Media & Publications
Explore academic studies, articles, and media features on Vidyodaya's community-led model. All links direct to the original source.
Research & publications
- Taking Charge of Change Bristol University Press
- Looking Inward, Looking Forward IIHS — Education for Sustainable Futures
- Innovations in Education: Vidyodaya Journal of the Krishnamurti Schools
- Rebuilding Self and Identity in Adivasi Schooling Azim Premji University
- Adivasis, Education and the RTE Act Teacher Plus
- Sharing the Lives of Children Teacher Plus
- Towards Inclusive Learning Wipro Foundation
- Education in the Context of the Adivasi Way of Life Samuhik Pahal
- I Observe, Therefore I See Teacher Plus
- Social Movements Leading to Educational Change Among Marginalised Groups Azim Premji University
- Social Movements and Educational Change (Journal) Economic & Political Weekly
In the press
- Bringing Forests Into the Classroom in the Nilgiris PARI / The Wire
- Sangeetha L, 12: Girl from the forest Mint
- Echoes from the mountain The Hindu
- Our Own Marigold Hotel BBC (audio)
- Grassroots movement to keep kids in school The New Indian Express
- Vidyodaya School: an Adivasi alternative school in Tamil Nadu The Better India Also on Money Control
Adivasi community books
Reports & journals
Accountability, in the open
Watch
The story, in three minutes
The story of Vidyodaya, told in the world the children know.
Vidyodaya, an Ashoka Changemaker SchoolWritings
Writings by supporters and team members
Stories, reflections and field notes from the people who walk with this community.
Read on SubstackPhotos
The children of the Nilgiris
A glimpse of life at Vidyodaya. The full gallery holds many more.
Downloads
The brief, introduction, concept note and the community research report behind the work.
In BriefThe work and the 2.0 vision, in brief Introduction (slides)A short introduction to Vidyodaya Introduction (canva)An introduction to the campaign Concept NoteThe concept behind the new campus Community Research Report on EducationLooking Inward, Looking Forward (IIHS) Fundraising PackageAdditional materials for supporters