Educator’s Corner
Episodes
Understanding the World’s Most Diverse Education System | In Conversation with Avyakt Sethi
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With over 240 million students and 1.5 million schools, India’s education system is arguably the most diverse globally. Shaped by its population, go...
Why 50% of Secondary School Students Have Stopped Trying and How We Can Fix It | With Jenny Anderson
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so many young people disengaged from learning — and what can parents and educators do about it?That’s the question that journalist Jenny A...
Mental Health in Schools: How Can Leaders Support Student and Staff Wellbeing?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stress, staffing pressures, and rising student needs mean schools can’t leave mental health to chance. But how do you move from creating policies to...
How did Minerva Virtual Academy become the UK's fastest growing school? In conversation with Hugh Viney
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With 1.28 million students persistently absent from school in the UK, it’s clear that the traditional classroom isn’t the right fit for everyone. ...
Is Kindness the Key to Effective School Leadership? In Conversation with Joanna Povall
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the qualities of a good school leader? Many people point to traits like confidence, decisiveness and resilience. But could kindness be the re...
Saving the Ocean, the Planet and Our Future (with Jeroen van de Waal)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to find your ikigai, and why might that be the key to saving our planet?In this episode, Kai talks to Jeroen van de Waal, founder of...
Heading Towards Hybrid? With Mark Steed
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could hybrid schools be the answer? Mark Steed returns to the Educator’s Corner podcast to continue the conversation on remote teaching, flexible mo...
Is Remote Teaching the Solution to the Global Teacher Shortage? In Conversation with Mark Steed
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could going remote really be the solution to the teacher recruitment crisis? Recent survey findings from Teacher Horizons suggest online teaching is h...
Beyond the Myths: Your Guide to International Teaching with Laura Rigney
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Rigney, Director of School Services at Teacher Horizons, joins Kai to dispel common myths about teaching internationally. Discover the realities...
How to Develop Empathy as a Teacher or School Leader | In Conversation with Ed Kirwan
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Empathy has been named one of the most important leadership skills. But what does empathy mean? Can it be taught? If so, how can teachers and aspiring...
Why Have Children Stopped Reading and What Can We Do About It? With Daisy Christodoulou
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England's primary school students rank fourth globally in reading proficiency. And yet, reading for pleasure is at its lowest level since 2005. Me...
Teach on the Beach?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is teaching in the United Arab Emirates all about brunches, beaches, and tax-free salaries? In this episode, we delve into the reality of teaching in ...
Is it time to phase out GCSEs?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get curious about curriculum redesign and innovation with Will Goldsmith, Headteacher of Bedales School in the UK.Bedales, along w...
The AI-proof Skills Our Students Need for the Future | In Conversation with Leo Thompson
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI is currently dominating the conversation in education. But is it the most urgent priority? As fake news infiltrates our social media feeds and deep...
Why AI Will Never Replace Teachers: In Conversation with Priya Lakhani
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Gates recently predicted that AI will replace teachers within 10 years. But is he right? In this episode, we sit down with Priya Lakhani, CEO and...
Educator's Corner Ep 12: Beyond OFSTED, Curriculum Reform and AI
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Lord Jim Knight, a prominent figure in education and technology, about moving beyond Ofsted, curriculum reform, and the...
4 Simple Ways to Support Staff Wellbeing in Schools | In Conversation with Mark Leppard
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher wellbeing is central to student success, which is why it’s a key priority for many school leaders. But with limited time and resources, how ...
Why the International School Sector Is Experiencing Rapid Growth | With Grainne O'Reilly
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The international school sector has seen an impressive 8.5% growth over the past five years. According to ISC Research, 1,097 new schools have opened ...
How to Use Data to Boost Student Wellbeing and Belonging | In Conversation with Matthew Savage
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can schools improve student wellbeing and inclusivity? In this episode of the Educator’s Corner podcast, I am joined by Matthew Savage, an educa...
The Global Teacher Recruitment Crisis: 12 Innovative Solutions to Recruit Great Educators (Part 2)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The global teacher shortage is hitting UK schools particularly hard. According to a recent Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report, 46% of secondary sc...
Educator's Corner Ep 7: Team Coaching: What It Is, What It Is Not, and How It Can Combat Burnout
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Team Coaching: What It Is, What It Is Not, and How It Can Combat Burnout In Episode 7 of the Educator's Corner podcast, Linda Berlot discusses team...
The Global Teacher Recruitment Crisis: Looming Challenge or Opportunity for Innovation? (Part 1)
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join industry trailblazer and thought leader Mark Steed and me as we delve into one of the most pressing challenges facing international education tod...
How Coaching Boosts Learning Outcomes and Creates a Positive School Culture | With Nicholas McKie
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some educators think coaching is fluffy, ineffective and impractical. Yet, research says otherwise. According to the International Coaching Federation...
Educator’s Corner Ep 4: AI the story so far…
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 4 of the Educator's Corner podcast. In this solo episode I offer a summary of what I’ve been learning since the first ‘Educator...
How Can We Use AI Responsibly and Securely in Education? In Conversation with Philippa Wraithmell
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do the benefits of using AI in schools outweigh the risks? What guardrails should we put in place to ensure we’re using AI responsibly?In this episo...
9 Practical Ways Teachers Can Use AI in the Classroom: In conversation with Dan Fitzpatrick
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since the launch of ChatGPT, schools and teachers everywhere have been pondering how, when and even whether to use AI in the classroom. Is it safe to ...
The Challenges, Opportunities and Dangers of Using AI in Education | In Conversation with Cat Place
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m delighted to share with you the first episode of the ‘Educator’s Corner’ podcast: the show that brings you conversations with educators fr...