
Sandeep Dutt, Founder of the Good Schools Alliance, shares insights from over four decades of working with young people and educators across India. Discover The YES Way, a framework where Youth Engaging Society (YES) becomes the core of school culture. Explore how good schools empower students to excel in Service, Skill, Sport and Study and how mentors can nurture identity, empathy and leadership among Youth.

“It’s all about helping teachers, educators and students get the tools they need to love learning, like reading and thinking critically.”
“Inspired by the co-authors Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, I found the courage to be disliked and to be happy, which gave me the confidence to pursue The YES Way! My Masterclass, held every Saturday at 5:30 PM IST, features a dialogue between a philosopher and a youth. All proceeds support our Special Projects Program. Join the Masterclass and discover the best way to engage young people through reading, reflection and building relationships.” Sandeep Dutt

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Teachers at The YES Workshop

Teachers at The YES Workshop

Teachers at The YES Workshop

Teachers at The YES Workshop

Teachers at The YES Workshop

Teachers at The YES Workshop

Teachers at The YES Workshop


The workshop was suitable and very interesting. We learnt quite a lot. We know that each of us is 10/10, yet we may have different likings, ways of thinking, and passions. We learnt to work with a team and create something creative and new. The workshop was FUN!!
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- Sreoshi Mukherjee
I've attended many leadership summits; this is the only one where the Trainer intellectually connected with the audience. To improve the process, please provide written material or handouts for the person to refer to in the future and retain the ideas for a longer period.
- Raghav Mendiratta
This is a great initiative. The suitable workshop helped me balance my studies, sports, skills, and services. These workshops should be held more often.
- Abhishek Jayaram
It was a good experience with "Youth Engaging Society (YES)."
- Yashish Sharma
Just 60 days of YES—what a success! I'm sure this 'Brand' will go a long way. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, which was full of fun and excitement.
- Tanya Roy
I will sit back and consider whether I can find myself. This workshop has greatly inspired me, though it didn't interest me initially; towards the end, it left a strong mark and raised questions in my life.
- Rubani Seth

Sandeep Dutt hosting the workshop at the New India Education Summit 3.0 at Chennai in Nov 2025.
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