Goal 4: Education for All

“We are picked up, put down, and strapped into a never-ending conveyor belt of academic testing”The history student and former Member of Youth Parliament (2022–2024) joins me to discuss the systemic issues at the heart of the UK’s education system.Thank you to UNESCO for their ongoing support of this podcast. Find out more about inclusive education here: unesco.org/en/inclusion-education

The Executive Vice President and head of Corporate Social Responsibility of CJ CheilJedang in Korea joins me to discuss the powerful role that inclusive and engaging education plays in our schools, workplaces, and societies.With thanks to UNESCO for their support. Read more here: https://www.unesco.org/en/inclusion-education

It's time for a view from the private sector - a key beneficiary of more inclusive, engaging, and relevant education. Vessie Naskinova joins me from Deloitte to discuss the company's innovative Green Skills and Workforce Transformation report and to speak about how the private sector can stand to benefit from a workforce trained to be creative, resilient, and collaborative.With thanks to UNESCO for their support. Read more here: https://www.unesco.org/en/inclusion-education

The President of Global Campaign for Education and member of the SDG4 High-Level Steering Committee joins me from Gaza to discuss the power that inclusive and equitable education has in creating a kinder and a more peaceful world.With thanks to UNESCO for their support. Read more here: https://www.unesco.org/en/inclusion-education

Disclaimer: The views of podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of UNESCO.The Director for Education and Skills at the OECD joins me to discuss the future of education, the skills and attributes that young people will need to face a changing world, and some interesting findings from the PISA Happy Life Dashboard.More information here: unesco.org/inclusion-education

Disclaimer: The views of podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of UNESCO.The UNESCO specialists join me to kick off a new series with a discussion of the role that inclusive education plays in all our lives. What is the purpose of education in the modern world? How can inclusive, engaging education help to unlock progress across the Sustainable Development Goals? And what can we do to make schools places of excitement and inspiration? Find out here!More information here: unesco.org/inclusion-education

Disclaimer: The views of podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of UNESCO.Two authors of the new UNESCO/IEA policy brief Why boys may need more support in building their reading motivation, confidence, and engagement join me to discuss the findings and their implications.Further reading and information:IEA Policy Brief SeriesInformation on large-scale assessments in educationLeave no child behind: global report on boys’ disengagement from education - UNESCO Digital Library

Disclaimer: The views of podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of UNESCO.The Programme Specialist in UNESCO’s Section of Education for Inclusion and Gender Equality joins me to talk about why education is not only a moral and social necessity, but a smart investment.The Price of Inaction report, and related information, can be viewed here.

In this special episode, I speak to two top voices in education about the benefits and the limitations of gathering data and building evidence.Is there such a thing as too much research?Read more about Pauline and her work here.Read more about Andy and his work here.