Episode notes
What if the system isn’t broken—but actually working exactly as it was designed to? In this thought-provoking episode, Shali sits down with David, educator and founder of Changemaker Education, to unpack what’s gone wrong in modern schooling—and what we can do about it.
After years inside the classroom and witnessing firsthand how disengaged, stressed, and boxed-in students had become, David realized something had to change. So he created a program that helps families and educators start their own microschools—where learning is personal, curiosity is honored, and kids get to uncover their unique genius.
In this conversation, we explore:
- David’s personal journey from educator to education reformer
- The pivotal moments that revealed the system wasn’t serving students
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