Book overview
In an era where academic performance often overshadows student well-being, Happy Schools offers a timely and evidence-based reimagining of education. Drawing from positive psychology, educational research, and Indian knowledge systems, Dr. Romesh Kumar presents a compelling case for placing well-being at the heart of schooling.
This book introduces a whole-school approach to mental health-integrating student well-being, teacher resilience, and emotionally safe learning environments into everyday educational practice. Moving beyond theory, it provides practical, scalable strategies that schools can adopt to foster flourishing, resilience, and meaningful learning.
Aligned with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks, the vision of NEP 2020, and the spirit of the Sukdev Saha vs. State of Andhra Pradesh judgment, Happy Schools underscores a fundamental truth:
Schools are not just sites of instruction-but ecosystems of human development.
What Experts Say
Happy Schools makes a compelling case that student happiness is essential-not optional-to academic success. Blending research, real-world models, and a humanizing vision of education, Dr. Romesh Kumar shows how well-being and excellence can thrive together
- Sarah Bracken, GGSC, University of California, Berkeley
Selected by the Greater Good Science Center as one of the year's (2025) most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational books for educators-offering hope, insight, and humane pathways for the future of education.
- Vicki Zakrzewski, Director GGSC, University of California, Berkeley
Happy Schools is a perfect recipe for Happier Schooling Environments ............
- Danish Aziz, Education Specialist, UNICEF India
