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3323: How Outschool is Preparing Kids for Careers That Don’t Exist Yet.

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What happens when education stops being about a rigid curriculum and starts focusing on what genuinely sparks a child’s curiosity? This question sits at the heart of my conversation with Amir Nathoo, the founder and CEO of Outschool, a fast-growing online learning platform now trusted by over a million families worldwide.

In this episode, Amir shares the personal journey that inspired him to challenge the tired one-size-fits-all approach still dominant in classrooms today. We explore how Outschool’s unique mix of small group of live classes, diverse topics, and independent educators is giving children the freedom to pursue what excites them most — whether that’s coding through Minecraft, exploring anatomy in the quirkiest ways imaginable, or tackling future-focused skills that schools often ignore.

We also examine the broader shifts driving parents to supplement or even replace traditional schooling. From the rise of unschooling and passion-led learning to the potential (and limits) of AI tutors, Amir paints a picture of what more flexible, personalised education could mean for the next generation’s readiness for jobs that don’t even exist yet.

If you’ve ever questioned whether the current system is enough to prepare your kids for the world they’ll inherit, this one’s for you. How do you see the balance between human teachers and AI shaping up in education? Join the conversation and let me know your thoughts.

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What happens when education stops being about a rigid curriculum and starts focusing on what genuinely sparks a child’s curiosity? This question sits at the heart of my conversation with Amir Nathoo, the founder and CEO of Outschool, a fast-growing online learning platform now trusted by over a million families worldwide.

In this episode, Amir shares the personal journey that inspired him to challenge the tired one-size-fits-all approach still dominant in classrooms today. We explore how Outschool’s unique mix of small group of live classes, diverse topics, and independent educators is giving children the freedom to pursue what excites them most — whether that’s coding through Minecraft, exploring anatomy in the quirkiest ways imaginable, or tackling future-focused skills that schools often ignore.

We also examine the broader shifts driving parents to supplement or even replace traditional schooling. From the rise of unschooling and passion-led learning to the potential (and limits) of AI tutors, Amir paints a picture of what more flexible, personalised education could mean for the next generation’s readiness for jobs that don’t even exist yet.

If you’ve ever questioned whether the current system is enough to prepare your kids for the world they’ll inherit, this one’s for you. How do you see the balance between human teachers and AI shaping up in education? Join the conversation and let me know your thoughts.

  continue reading

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