Why Some Kids Hate School (and What To Do About It) | Making Learning Feel Human Again with Robert Ahdoot

Why Some Kids Hate School (and What To Do About It) | Making Learning Feel Human Again with Robert Ahdoot

April 6, 2026 · 49 min

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The episode explores the deeper reasons behind children's dislike for school and how to improve their learning experience.

What does it really mean when a child says, “I hate school”? For many kids, that moment isn’t about the math, the homework, or even the grades. It’s about something deeper — feeling confused, disconnected, or like they don’t belong. In this episode, I sit down with educator, TEDx speaker, and YayMath.org Founder Robert Ahdoot to explore what actually goes into learning process and how we, as parents and educators, can optimize education. Through stories from both the classroom and our o...

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Host: Ryann Watkin

Guest: Robert Ahdoot

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