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#142 | How to make schools happier, why vision is vital, AI for educators & more | Kate Wadsworth

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Show Notes

Kate Wadsworth is a former teacher and school leader, turned founder of "What If Education" - an organisation exploring innovative ways to make learning happier, less stressful, and more relevant for everyone.

I talk to her about:

- The one thing she’d change if she was the Education Secretary - What’s at the root of the issues we’re seeing in schools today - Why it’s so important for schools and staff to agree on their purpose and vision - How AI could help teachers create space in their timetable and reduce workload - & much more

Connect with Kate:

https://www.instagram.com/what.if.education/ https://whatifeducation.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-what-if-education/

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