SADA WARSI, AZKIYA WARIS2025-08-262025978-93-6884-495-2http://136.232.12.194:4000/handle/123456789/1432REIMAGINING SCHOOL EDUCATION IN THE 21st CENTURY : POLICIES TO PRACTICES Dr. Bushra Jafri, Dr. Pratima Sahu and Dr. Divya R. PanjwaniEducation is not just about living; it's for life. The true purpose of education is to shape one's character, as John Dewey once noted, "Learning is heavily influenced by the learner's environment." This environment acts as a complex system of influences and elements that surround and impact an individual, though some may manage to resist these effects. "Education is the embodiment of human excellence and a process that combines to nurture a personality with a well-rounded character, especially in spiritual growth," Swami Vivekananda articulated. "It is the holistic growth of a person, focusing not just on intellectual growth but also on the physical, moral, and spiritual dimensions of their being," Rabindranath Tagore added. "The physical, moral, and spiritual aspects of a person's character should be emphasized."en-USIdeal SchoolVedic system of EducationModern EducationBook chapter