Excellence in Schools 67
Education UAE: If you could describe your vision for the future of learning in one sentence, what would it be? Harry: Education should be for everyone. Not only that the doors are open, but that everyone truly has access to quality learning. Every student should feel they can be successful, in control of their learning, valued and supported. Unless more schools begin tailoring learning to individual needs, that will not be possible for many students. “Education should be for everyone, where every learner feels valued and able to succeed.”
But I learned very quickly that these interactions also happen online. And at Minerva, we meet in person too. We have community meetups. We have school trips. We are active in real spaces as well. So I would say, do not be afraid of that change. Embrace it. The flexibility does not only benefit students. It benefits teachers too. I have had meetings with teachers who were in airports, on their way somewhere, and it worked perfectly well. That level of freedom can be life changing for educators. Flexibility supports teacher wellbeing too Harry: In traditional school settings, teachers are often expected to be on campus from early morning until late afternoon. There is little flexibility. That affects teachers in the same way it affects students. At Minerva, flexibility is shared. It supports everyone.
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