The classroom has always been a mirror of society. Right now, that mirror is cracked, complex, and full of possibility.

In this episode of Off Script, hosts Elizabeth Kuiper and Naina Madan sit down with Wytze van der Gaast, a teacher at Meertalig Atheneum Woluwe in Brussels, for an unfiltered look at what education really looks like in 2026.

What we cover:

• The lived reality of teaching today — the pressure, pace, and impossible expectations
• How teachers keep up with students shaped by TikTok, gaming culture, and digital anxiety
• Preparing students for jobs and challenges that don't yet exist
• Teaching democracy and civic values in classrooms with 20+ nationalities
• Social media's impact on mental health, learning, and classroom dynamics
• AI in education: ...