The Education I Wish I Had (Series)

About this episode

Nneka and Scolla discuss the gaps in traditional education and what meaningful education should look like.

In this episode, Nneka is joined by Scolla Jonathan for a reflective conversation on The Education I Wish I Had — a series exploring the gaps between traditional education systems and the realities young people face today. Drawing from Scolla’s personal experiences and perspective as a young changemaker, the discussion examines what meaningful, empowering education should truly look like. Together, they explore the importance of creativity, critical thinking, mentorship, and practical life sk...

People in this episode

Host: Nneka Otokwala

Guest: Scolla Jonathan

Topics covered

• education
• traditional education systems
• young changemakers
• creativity
• critical thinking
• mentorship

Keywords

• education
• young people
• empowering education
• personal experiences
• life skills

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