Every Learner Matters: Chile

How can a new qualification open doors for refugees and displaced young people, whose education has been disrupted by conflict, displacement, and crisis?I spoke with Jane Mann, Managing Director for the Partnership for Education at Cambridge University Press and Assessment, and E ...  Show more

Globally, an estimated 139 million boys are out of school.Addressing boys’ disengagement is critical not only for their future well-being but also for achieving gender equality and inclusive societies. Research shows that boys who complete secondary education are more likely to c ...  Show more

Billy Bragg joins me to discuss music’s changing cultural role, as well as the charge of being a “champagne socialist”, the importance of Grime, and the challenge of inspiring people to make change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

In an era dominated by labels, how can we fully embrace the nuances of being human? This hour, TED speakers share ideas for reconciling conflicting emotions and circumstances to make art and find joy. Guests include authors Gabby Rivera and Susan Cain, musician and podcast creato ...  Show more

In international diplomacy, "communication is everything". This is the main point of this conversation, in which I talk to my friend who works for the UK delegation at UNESCO in Paris. We discuss the work that UNESCO does, and the various communication challenges involved in w ...

Welcome to the podcast that will make anyone a little less average. I'm your host, Jo Franco, and I've traveled around the world for the last decade meeting the most interesting people. I'd love to introduce them to you. We'll talk about travel, language learning, finance, love, ...  Show more