Mehreen Baig on Bridging Education Gaps and Empowering the Next Generation

EP 243 - Mehreen is a former teacher, broadcaster and author who
is passionate about education and empowering young people. She
emerged as an influential voice across a range of topics
including education, race, gender equality and faith.


We discuss Britain's state education and debate whether there
should be just one schooling system instead of public and
private. We discuss the current state of the curriculum: does it
needs to change? and ask Is a good education is based on your
parents, social class or meritocracy?


Mehreen also tells us about her life goal, her biggest failure
and why the media industry qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t.


Chapters:


00:00 Welcome to BWB


01:04 Challenges of Teaching and Education System


02:05 Need for Change in Education


05:44 Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Education


08:17 Role of Parents in Education


11:46 Struggles of Teachers


18:40 Importance of Career Advice in Schools


25:06 Rewards and Challenges of Teaching


26:57 Impact of Teachers on Students


27:46 Experiences with Influential Teachers


28:26 Transition from Teaching to Media


29:50 Vision for 'Glow Up Your Grades'


30:22 Challenges in Teaching


31:24 State of Youth and Education


32:04 Struggles of Young People


32:29 Disconnect between Politics and Young People


33:13 Struggles and Lessons in the Media Industry


36:44 Unexpected Journey into Media


40:10 Quickfire Round and Personal Insights


45:41 The 'Glow Up Your Grades' Initiative


Mehreen's recommendations:


One Day - David Nicholls (book)


The Secret Life Of Teachers (podcast)


Serial (podcast)


My Dad Wrote A Porno (podcast)


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