142: How to Motivate and Engage Students at Different Learning Levels

Welcome to the first episode of the Scaling Secrets Podcast! In this insightful discussion, we sit down with Mainak Roy, the cofounder of Simple Education Foundation and a Teach for India Fellow. Eight years into his journey, Mainak shares the hurdles he faced at the age of 25 and the strategies he has fine-tuned to gain acceptance and trust from teachers and government officials in India's education sector. Key Highlights from the Episode:  Challenges of Raising Philanthropic Capital: Mainak discusses the importance of consistent outreach and relationship building to secure funding.  Training Future Educators: A deep dive into Mainak's mission to prepare young adults for teaching roles and his innovative approach to teacher training.  Collaborating with Government: Balancing the benefits of impactful government collaboration with slower implementation times.  Learning Beyond Traditional Resources: Insights on expanding educational creativity by leveraging platforms like YouTube.  Upcoming Initiatives: The future goals of the Simple Education Foundation, include efforts to address a potential teacher shortage through coaching and mentoring programs.