We’re accepting Guest Posts

Are you a teacher, student, parent, researcher—or just someone who cares deeply about education in Goa? We’d love to hear from you!

Goa Education Matters is a space dedicated to exploring the complexities and challenges of education in Goa, with a special focus on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020).

Your insights, stories, and opinions matter—and so we’re opening up this platform for guest posts.

💡 What Can You Write About?

Almost anything related to education in Goa! Here are some ideas:

Your experience with changes in school or college (like the new academic calendar)
How the NEP is being put into practice in your area
Issues around exams, textbooks, or teaching methods
School leadership, classroom stories, or innovations
What inclusion, equity, or student voice means to you
Local challenges and ideas for improvement

Whether it's a personal story, an opinion piece, feedback, suggestions or something more research-based—we’re interested!

📋 Some Simple Guidelines

To maintain quality and coherence, we request that you:

Keep your post between 700 and 1,200 words
Make it original (not published elsewhere)
Write in a way that’s respectful and easy to follow
If you use facts or data, mention where they’re from (Sources, if applicable, should be cited properly)

📬 How to Send It In

Email your article to us as a Word document or Google Doc with the subject line as shown below.

Email to: goaeducationmatters@gmail.com

Subject: Guest Post Submission – [Your Title]

Please include:

A brief author bio (2–3 lines) (If you prefer to stay anonymous, let us know)
Optional: a photo of yourself
Links to any relevant work (if applicable)

⏳ What Happens Next?

We review all submissions carefully. If selected, we may suggest minor edits for clarity or formatting. Publication timelines may vary, but we aim to respond within 7–10 days.

Ready to share your perspective? We can’t wait to read what you have to say!

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