Big ChangeOn 6 June 2019 Big Change hosted our friend - who also happens to be a best-selling author and leading thinker - Simon Sinek to chat education as an infinite game.
Catch up on the discussion in this video!
Big Change CEO, Essie North lead a discussion with Simon about how the principles infinite games (in his upcoming book 'The Infinite Game') can be seen in reimagining education.
Simon Sinek in conversation with Big Change - Education as an Infinite GameBig Change2019-06-10 | On 6 June 2019 Big Change hosted our friend - who also happens to be a best-selling author and leading thinker - Simon Sinek to chat education as an infinite game.
Catch up on the discussion in this video!
Big Change CEO, Essie North lead a discussion with Simon about how the principles infinite games (in his upcoming book 'The Infinite Game') can be seen in reimagining education.
big-change.org#BigEdConversation: Communities come together for youth-led conversations about educationBig Change2024-03-28 | The Big Change supports Big Education Conversations to encourage people and communities around the world to talk about what education is really for so it can change for the future. By adding your views and hosting a conversation you can help create a shared vision, one of the most important first steps for change.
Get involved: bigeducationconversation.co.ukMeet the Big Education Challenge winners and runners-upBig Change2024-03-25 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK. The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.What is the purpose of education?Big Change2024-02-26 | Be inspired by 5 words that describe education#BigEdChallenge finalist Caitlins Cognexus aims to identify and support neurodivergent studentsBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Caitlin Glover: Caitlin had a difficult time in education due to dyslexia and undiagnosed ADHD. Understanding strategies for neurodivergent learners changed her experience completely, and once able to access the content taught in school she excelled. She saw many young people like herself, but without the diagnosis or support they needed.
This experience fuelled her passion for accessible education. During Covid she provided one-to-one and group online tuition for neurodivergent students.#BigEdChallenge winner Clover talks about Force of Nature which tackles climate anxietyBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Clover Hogan: Clover is a climate activist and the founder and executive director of Force of Nature, a non-profit organisation focused on inspiring young people to take action on climate change by mobilising their mindsets.
Clover has always dreamed of being an environmentalist and credits her experience at the Green School in Indonesia for empowering her to become the change she wanted to see in the world. Through Force of Nature, Clover hopes to give other young people the knowledge, tools, and support they need to turn their eco-anxiety into action.#BigEdChallenge finalist Dominics project Fidjit aims to help those with special educational needsBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Dom: Following an apprenticeship working closely with a child with autism, then teaching first aid in Kenya, Dominic became a special educational needs teaching assistant. He found a love of tailoring support for children and young people to optimise their learning. He now works as a product manager, recently working with clients to improve mental health services.
Growing up with a sister with autism demonstrated the daily struggles of neurodiversity as well as the talents neurodiverse young people possess. This lived experience has driven him to found Fidjit, creating a team of people dedicated to making real change for neurodiverse young people.#BigEdChallenge finalist Emmanuellas The Big Mouth aims to build life skills through performancesBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Emmanuella Okha: Emmanuella is a passionate digital creative with a strong desire to affect real change. She believes in supporting young people in the care system and alternative provisions.
Her experience of poor support in higher education caused her to rethink her approach to learning. With support from The Princes Trust and alternative educational pathways, she achieved a successful career in digital marketing, before moving to a charity more aligned with her values.#BigEdChallenge runner-up Emma on Studio Self-Made that equips youngsters with work experienceBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Emma Redfern: Emma’s lived experience of bullying and anxiety was linked to being in a high pressure education environment whilst dealing with issues at home. She left school during Year 9 and homeschooled herself for 9 months before finding a creative and arts education in a specialised learning environment, which helped her achieve academic and career success.
During her fashion degree she was unable to take on a traditional work placement due to the cost of living and working an unpaid, full time role in a different city. This spurred her to use the placement year to test out her own business idea. The Calming Club is a creative, self-care brand and product range-during the pandemic she sold over 1,500 products to more than 15 countries.
She now wants to use these skills to equip young people with knowledge, experience and confidence to help them navigate personal and professional challenges.#BigEdChallenge runner-up Farhads Potential aims to mentor young people involved in crimeBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Farhad Gohar: School was difficult for Farhad, his dyslexia was undiagnosed and he was regularly put in detention for being late due to being a young carer.
As a way to pay for essentials, like clothes, Farhad became involved in local gangs. He was sent to Pakistan for six months as punishment which led to him missing out on completing his GCSEs.
After battling with depression and coming across a self-help book, he has turned his life around and wants to help other at-risk young people.#BigEdChallenge finalist Gracie on Third Dimensions vision of fostering personal growthBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Gracie Chick: Gracie’s home education gave her a unique perspective on the education system, she believes in its potential to foster personal growth beyond grades. From the age of 14 she has led various impactful community initiatives, from highlighting stories of hundreds of individuals tackling mental health issues in their communities to uniting communities through food.#BigEdChallenge finalist Holly on Hormoneis goal of improving menstrual health awarenessBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Holly Bazley: Holly struggled to keep up with her peers at school and found the nature of teaching through reading and writing particularly difficult to understand. She discovered that by playing board games at home, she was able to learn the science and maths concepts she required for school.
In 2019, she began creating her own STEM board games and started her business, Hybrid Games Boardgame Learning. She now takes her innovative games into schools to encourage students to get excited about science through play rather than tests.#BigEdChallenge runner-up Jennas The Firefly Project aims to support young people deal with griefBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Jenna Maudlin: Jenna is now lead designer for Apart of Me, a multi-award-winning charity on a mission to give children and young people the power to deal with loss and trauma.#BigEdChallenge winner Sergio on how Paige Connect can make braille affordable and accessibleBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Sergio Gosalvez: Through Sergio’s Biomedical Engineering course he became particularly interested in assistive technology and how it could be used to help people live longer, healthier and happier lives.#BigEdChallenge finalist Sophie on See Her Potentials vision of empowering young girlsBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Sophie Koumides: Sophie describes her education experience as fortunate and privileged, with a supportive family who encouraged her passion of drama, art and dance. She saw a number of her friends and peers pressured into a more ‘academic’ route.
While studying at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, she started to create workaround women’s issues and queerness, and graduated with a 1st class BA Hons in Acting. These experiences and her drive to empower girls and young women led her to create See Her Potential.#BigEdChallenge finalist Andrew on how his project Emoco can improve wellbeing in schoolsBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Andrew: Andrew is a former Member of Youth Parliament. He aspires to transform the education system to be more accommodating to the mental health needs of students, teachers, and other school staff while creating a culture of wellbeing. Andrew’s experience as a student is what inspired him to pursue this mission.
As a student, Andrew experienced anxiety and a decline in his mental health due to the high-pressure culture and environment. This experience made him realise the need for a more supportive educational system. Andrew believes that the education system should not only prioritise academic excellence but also mental wellbeing. His goal is to create a culture where students, teachers, and school staff do not feel that their experiences in school are undermining their mental health.#BigEdChallenge winner Jonathan shares Canteams mission of building community hubs in schoolsBig Change2024-01-29 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.
About Jonathan Harper: He is CEO of Future Foundations, and co-founded Global Social Leaders, which has equipped 10,000 young people to deliver 3,500 social action projects in over 100 countries. Jonathan has valuable insight into how to scale initiatives and the significance of developing young people’s leadership skills, citizenship, and community cohesion in today’s society.Here are the Runners Up of the Big Education Challenge!Big Change2024-01-23 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.Meet the Winners of the Big Education Challenge!Big Change2024-01-23 | The Big Education Challenge is a £1m prize fund to support and reward bold ideas with the potential to transform education and learning in the UK.
The Challenge was created by Big Change to give both young people and experienced innovators in the UK the support and funding they need to bring their ideas to life, and to show a new way is possible.Meet the Big Education Challenge Finalists!Big Change2023-12-01 | We are thrilled to share insights and reflections from the Challenge Finalists, and future leaders, who are working on bold ideas to transform education and learning in the UK.International Day of Education 2023Big Change2023-01-26 | We’re celebrating International Education Day by highlighting our incredible #bigchangersHear from Big Change project partnersBig Change2022-12-15 | Do you want a world where every young person is set up to thrive in life? Are you willing to challenge old assumptions about how we support the next generation? Are you unashamedly hopeful for the future?
At Big Change, these beliefs drive everything we do. We back pioneers and projects that deliver bold approaches on the frontline of change. We create a community to support them, and we activate diverse allies who want to reimagine and transform education.Register now for the Big Education Challenge, a £1m prize fund.Big Change2022-12-13 | If you have a bold idea to transform education & learning in the UK we would love to hear from you.Right to Succeed and Place MattersBig Change2022-12-06 | Introducing Big Change project partners Right to Succeed and Place Matters. Find out about place-based change and how a joined up approach in communities can help the next generation thrive.What do young people think of Rethinking Assessments Learner Profile?Big Change2022-07-28 | Our co-founder Holly Branson spoke to a group of year 12 and 13 students at School 21 about what they think about Rethinking Assessment's new Learner Profile.
Rethinking Assessment are Big Change's new Project Partner. They believe that the UK’s current assessment system isn’t working and that it’s time for change that recognises the full breadth of every young person's strengths and achievements. Over the past two years, they have been learning from, and building on, best practices around the world to design an approach to assessment that helps every young person to thrive and have identified a powerful way forward: Learner Profiles.
Find out more: big-change.org/projects/rethinking-assessmentHolly Branson and Rethinking Assessments Peter Hyman discuss their new Learner ProfileBig Change2022-07-28 | We are very excited to announce our new Project Partner, Rethinking Assessment and back their innovative Learner Profile. Our co-founder Holly Branson went to meet Rethinking Assessment's co-founder Peter Hyman to hear more about their work and have a demo of the new Learner Profile.
Rethinking Assessment believe that the UK’s current assessment system isn’t working and that it’s time for change that recognises the full breadth of every young person's strengths and achievements. Over the past two years, they have been learning from, and building on, best practices around the world to design an approach to assessment that helps every young person to thrive and have identified a powerful way forward: Learner Profiles.
Find out more: big-change.org/projects/rethinking-assessmentImpactEd and Big ChangeBig Change2022-05-27 | Owen Carter, Co-Founder and Managing Director of our Project Partner ImpactEd, tells us about their work supporting schools and education organisations to evaluate their impact.
Find out more about ImpactEd and their journey to reaching over 600 schools and half a million children: big-change.org/projects/impactedLighthouse Pedagogy Trust and Big ChangeBig Change2022-04-05 | Emmanuel Akpan-Inwang, Founder and Director of our Project Partner Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust, tells us about their journey to opening the doors of their first children's home.
Find out more about Lighthouse and how their new model of children's home is transforming the way looked after young people are supported in the UK: big-change.org/projects/lighthouseNew Education Story - Aliyah Irabor-York, Pupil PowerBig Change2022-03-14 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyNew Education Story - Wendy Kopp, Teach for AllBig Change2022-03-14 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyNew Education Story - Fred Swaniker, African Leadership GroupBig Change2022-03-14 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyNew Education Story - Vishal Talreja, Dream a DreamBig Change2022-03-14 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyShifting purpose, power & practice: Perspectives on transforming education - full webinarBig Change2022-01-31 | At this virtual event, Big Change were joined by global and UK experts to discuss the why, what and how of transforming education systems.
0:06 - Welcome from Caireen Goddard, Big Change 1:27 - Introducing A New Education Story - big-change.org/new-education-story 4:24 - Welcome from Aliyah Irabor-York, Pupil Power 6:17 - Speaker introductions and answer the question “why do you believe transformation is needed?” 6:39 - Vishal Talreja, Co-founder and Trustee, Dream a Dream, India 8:26 - Charles Leadbeater, Innovation advisor, author and Senior Advisor to the ROCKWOOL Foundation 9:22 - Jesse Williams, Chair, Rekindle School 11:16 - Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, OECD 24:32 - Panel discussion 59:31 - Audience Q&A 1:23 - Introducing Subject to Change - big-change.org/publication/subject-to-change
To set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. Using our recent global research with OECD, Teach for All, HundrED and RewirED as a starting point, during this event we explored how A New Education Story must be one of transformation, and how focusing on shifting purpose (goals and outcomes), power (voice and agency), and practice (unlocking innovation) can help get us there.
The event shone a light on the actions being taken to drive transformation and the UK and global pioneers who are showing that a new way is possible. We will also shared Big Change and IPPR’s new national project Subject to Change, which will empower young people and the public to set a new direction for learning.Big Education Conversation with Aliyah Irabor York, George the Poet and Holly BransonBig Change2022-01-31 | Across June and July 2021, we ran a national campaign called the Big Education Conversation to get people talking about what education is really for and how it should change for the future.
In a conversation between Aliyah Irabor York, George the Poet and Holly Branson, Aliyah discusses the purpose of education.
bigeducationconversation.orgNew Education Story - Interview with Angga Dwi Martha and Big ChangeBig Change2022-01-31 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyNew Education Story - Interview with Rebecca Winthrop and Big ChangeBig Change2022-01-31 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyNew Education Story - Interview with Kaya Henderson and Big ChangeBig Change2022-01-31 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyNew Education Story - Interview with Todd Rose and Big Change: The Case for Transformation llBig Change2022-01-31 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyNew Education Story - Interview with Todd Rose and Big Change: The Case for Transformation lBig Change2022-01-31 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyNew Education Story - Interview with Todd Rose and Big Change: Driver PurposeBig Change2022-01-31 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyNew Education Story - Interview with Andreas Schleicher and Big Change: Driver PracticeBig Change2022-01-31 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyNew Education Story - Interview with Andreas Schleicher and Big Change: Driver PowerBig Change2022-01-31 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyNew Education Story - Interview with Andreas Schleicher and Big Change: The Case for TransformationBig Change2022-01-31 | Since 2017, Big Change has had the privilege of bringing together global partners who share a commitment to reimagining education with and for young people. Collectively, we have explored and challenged old assumptions about what education is and can be, who and what it is for, and hope to create a new education story for our times.
At this moment, when education leaders, policymakers, and funders in every context are making decisions about how to restore learning and education, we want to offer a provocation. To say that it is simply not enough to “go back”. That to set up every young person to thrive - to prepare them well for their futures - the old ways will not do. More reform that leaves the existing narrow goals and purpose of education untouched will not get us there.
Our new education story must be one of transformation.
View the full digital report at: www.big-change.org/new-education-storyWe asked people around the world their hopes and fears for educationBig Change2019-09-16 | We asked teachers, young people and business leaders from around the world about a vision for big change in education, including:
What worries you about education? What is the purpose of education? What do young people need to learn? What needs to change?
Film by sundogpictures.co.uk for Big Change (big-change.org)Learning over gradesBig Change2019-09-13 | What needs to change in education so that young people can thrive in life not just in exams? We asked teachers, young people and business leaders from around the world about their hopes and fears for education.
http://big-change.org http://sundogpictures.co.ukWhat worries young people all over the world about education?Big Change2019-09-13 | Teachers and young people alike hope for an education system that prepares students to thrive in life not just exams.
Film by Sundog Pictures for Big Change
http://big-change.org http://sundogpictures.co.ukMy greatest fear is that the only thing my kids learn from me is mathBig Change2019-09-13 | Teachers and young people alike hope for an education system that prepares students to thrive in life not just exams.