How do we make school a place where kids actually want to be?

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In this episode, we sit down with Ntsako Mhlanga, co-founder of Learnergy, a learning hub that’s flipping the script on traditional education. From popcorn breaks to playful learning, Ntsako shares how they’re making school fun, meaningful, and driven by curiosity—not fear.

We talk about the importance of unlearning, creating safe spaces, and designing experiences that help kids fall in love with learning again. If you’ve ever dreamed of doing school differently, this episode is for you.
13 May English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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