Headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh discusses the importance of K-12 education over universities, pursuing excellence and dignity, and the benefits of strictness in education. The podcast covers topics like fostering a positive school environment, instilling values in children, and balancing freedom with knowledge and discipline in education.

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Katharine Birbalsingh discusses original sin, prayer bans, virtues in children, parenting tips, and challenges in accommodating religious practices at school. The conversation explores the balance between secularism and inclusivity, fostering creativity, and understanding Christian values in a non-Christian educational setting.

Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh discusses the failure of progressive education, challenges in setting up a free school, instilling respect in children, empowering inner-city youth through education, the purpose of education, impact of race on communities, and the intersection of Brexit, education, and racism.

Katharine Birbalsingh, headmistress of Michaela Community School, discusses the failures of progressive education and the importance of discipline in teaching. They explore the impact of social media on children, challenges faced by teachers, and the role of personal responsibility in education. The conversation also touches on empowering disadvantaged children and the significance of conservative values in society.

Katharine Birbalsingh, headteacher of Michaela Community School, discusses the High Court case against her school, banning prayer, importance of secular education, challenges with multiculturalism, maintaining values, influence of white guilt in education, and instilling British identity.

For this archive debate from 2019, we invited a panel of top speakers to discuss the motion: The West Should Pay Reparations For Slavery. Should there be a broad programme of reparations – not just financial compensation, but acknowledgement of the crimes committed and the lasting damage caused by slavery? Or would this just worsen social tensions by reopening old wounds? Arguing for the motion were Kehinde Andrews, Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University; and Esther Stanford-Xosei, reparations activist and lawyer. Arguing against the motion were Katharine Birbalsingh, headmistress and co-founder of Michaela Community School in London; and Tony Sewell, educational consultant and CEO of the charity Generating Genius. The debate was chaired by social historian, author and academic, Emma Dabiri....Did you know that Intelligence Squared offers way more than podcasts? We’ve just launched a new online streaming platform Intelligence Squared+ and we’d love you to give it a go. It’s packed with more than 20 years’ worth of video debates and conversations on the world’s hottest topics. Tune in to live events, ask your questions or watch back on-demand totally ad-free with hours of discussion to dive into for just £14.99 a month. Visit intelligencesquaredplus.com to start watching today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katharine Birbalsingh, founder of Michaela Community School, discusses the controversy surrounding the school's ban on prayer and the importance of unity in a multicultural environment. They also address the challenges faced by ethnic minority women with conservative views and the silencing of minority voices in society.

Katharine Birbalsingh, head of the Michaela School in London, reveals her bold educational philosophy as 'Britain's strictest headteacher.' She discusses the school’s success amid challenges, including a legal case involving a Muslim student. Katharine emphasizes finding balance in discipline while respecting diversity within education. Her insights on governance and traditional values spark a debate on community and inclusivity, shedding light on tensions in UK's multicultural settings. Her experiences inspire a rethinking of modern educational approaches.

Should there be a broad programme of reparations – not just financial compensation, but acknowledgement of the crimes committed and the lasting damage caused by slavery? Or would this just worsen social tensions by reopening old wounds? That's the theme of this week's Sunday Debate.  Arguing for the motion were Kehinde Andrews, Professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University; and Esther Stanford-Xosei, reparations activist and lawyer. Arguing against the motion were Katharine Birbalsingh, headmistress and co-founder of Michaela Community School in London; and Tony Sewell, educational consultant and CEO of the charity Generating Genius. The debate was chaired by social historian and presenter Emma Dabiri. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices