The inherited classroom

Chandrika Muralidhar and Neha Pant, in Teacher Plus, examine how inherited beliefs, traditions, and power structures shape teaching, urging educators to critically reimagine classrooms for equity, agency, and meaningful learning.

Teacher Plus- 12 June 2026

Chandrika Muralidhar is a part of the Communications and Publications team at the Azim Premji University. She can be reached at chandrika@​azimpremjifoundation.​org

Neha Pant is a graduating doctoral candidate in the Curriculum and Teaching Department at Teachers College, Columbia University. She can be reached at np2787@​tc.​columbia.​edu