What if every school could become a hub of digital wisdom and safety

Imagine a world where every school is not just a place for academic learning, but also a center for nurturing digital wisdom and ethical online behavior. Since 2016, NexSchools has been at the forefront of this movement in India, championing cyber safety and media and information literacy (MIL) for students and educators alike. By integrating the UNESCO MIL framework in 2020, NexSchools has empowered schools to adopt critical thinking, responsible digital engagement, and a culture of online ethics. It ispreparing the next generation to navigate the digital world with confidence and integrity.

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UNESCO's Framework of Media & Information Literacy (MIL) Curriculum

Builds the foundation for students to become critical thinkers and mindful content creators. It enables them to question, verify, and responsibly share content in the age of AI.

Responsible AI Education
Introduces students and staff to AI ethics, responsible use, and the potential risks and benefits of AI tools. Prepares students not just as users—but as future ethical innovators.

Capacity Building for Educators
Ongoing training to help teachers detect and respond to deepfakes, online threats, and misinformation. Ensures teachers are equipped with the tools of the digital age.

Policy Advisory
Supports schools in updating digital conduct and cyber safety policies, including whole school audit frameworks.

Digital Citizenship & Online Safeyt & Information Literacy Programs
Fosters a culture of positive digital behavior, empathy, and resilience, essential to reducing hate, bullying, and manipulation.

Key Initiatives and Impact

HSI Program:
NexSchools’ HSI (Happier & Safer Internet) initiative integrates UNESCO’s MIL framework and has trained over 2,000 ICT Master Trainers in Delhi government schools. These trainers have been equipped with skills in information literacy, fact-checking, and classroom integration of MIL across subjects.
Cyber Warrior Student Ambassador Program:
This program is designed for primary to middle school students, empowering them to become confident and responsible digital citizens in an AI-powered world. It focuses on building skills for safe, ethical, and informed online participation.
Recognition and Partnerships:
NexSchools’ founder, Mradula Singh, has served as a member of the UNESCO Global MIL Week International Organizing Committee. The organization’s efforts are aligned with both UNESCO’s global guidelines and India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Educator Training:
NexSchools offers certified MIL training programs for teachers, with benefits including international recognition, ambassador badges, and membership in the Trainers’ Guild of NexSchools. These programs are aimed at integrating MIL into everyday classroom practice and fostering a community of MIL champions in education.

Approach and Resources

NexSchools Interventions in Schools:
NexSchools has established itself as a leading interventionist in the field of media and information literacy and cyber safety for Indian schools and youth. Since 2016, NexSchools has:

Integrated MIL and cyber safety into school curricula through its Happier & Safer Internet (HSI) initiative, in line with UNESCO’s framework and NEP 2020 guidelines.
Trained over 2,000 ICT Master Trainers in Delhi government schools, enabling them to teach information literacy, fact-checking, and responsible digital engagement across subjects.
Launched the Cyber Warrior Student Ambassador Program, which equips primary to middle school students with the skills to become confident, critical, and responsible digital citizens in an AI-powered world.
Organized regular online sessions, roundtables, and events for educators, students, and parents to foster a culture of media literacy and digital wellness in school communities.
Developed age-specific educational resources and certificate courses to support positive, safe, and informed internet use among children and teens.

These interventions have made NexSchools a key player in advancing media and information literacy and cyber safety directly within Indian schools and among youth populations, addressing both awareness and practical skill-building needs.

Holistic and Age-Specific:
NexSchools develops age-specific educational resources, certificate courses, and books for both primary education to promote positive and responsible internet use.
Community and Global Engagement:
The organization advocates for social causes related to online safety and information literacy, supporting both Indian and international initiatives for a safer digital environment.

NexSchools’ sustained, multi-level approach makes it a key player in India’s media and information literacy landscape, with a strong focus on both educator empowerment and student digital citizenship.

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