Classroom sizes are shrinking as schools hire more teachers, a trend that promises more individualized attention for students across the country. Yet the same data reveal a stark gender gap in leadership: women hold a significantly lower share of senior positions such as principals, department heads and district administrators. The report, compiled by Datanomics for Business Standard, attributes the rise in teaching staff to increased funding and policy pushes for lower pupil‑teacher ratios, while the senior‑role disparity reflects lingering biases and a lack of targeted mentorship programs for female educators. Experts warn that without deliberate efforts to promote women into management, the education system may miss out on diverse perspectives that can drive innovation and equity in schools.
Datanomics: More teachers in classrooms, but fewer women in senior roles Business Standard
