Every child has the power to change the world. That's the inspiring message of David Harkin, the CEO and co-founder of EdTech company 8billionideas. David is also an author, TEDx speaker, plus he's been described as a 'global disruptor in education' (in a wholly positive way, of course).

In this episode,  School of Thought host Hfu Reisenhofer speaks with David about the incredible work 8billionideas is doing in schools across the globe. About the importance of teaching students entrepreneurship, creativity and problem-solving skills. And about the need to let young people think freely, develop their ideas and follow their dreams.

School of Thought speaks to Andrew Hallam, the schoolteacher turned international best-selling author, speaker and journalist whose approach to finances, investment and how to accumulate money has inspired and changed the lives of countless educators and expats around the world.

What's the key to taking control of our finances? How and where should we be investing our hard-earned money? What should schools be teaching children about financial literacy? Can we spend our way to happiness and life satisfaction? And how should we be defining success?

Press play and find out!

The International Baccalaureate is one of the world’s fastest growing curriculums. It's studied by just shy of 2 million students aged 3 to 19, with some 7,500 IB programmes taught across 5,500 schools in 160 countries across the globe.

Most people have at least heard of the IB, but not everyone fully understands it, and common misunderstandings about its approach persist despite its growing popularity.

What is the IB? How is it different from other education systems? What qualifications does it lead to and how are these viewed by universities and employers?

To answer these questions and more, Angela Roberts, PYP Coordinator at GEMS World Academy – Dubai, and Sandy Trull, MYP Coordinator at GEMS International School – Al Khail, join School of Thought host Hfu Reisenhofer for an in-depth discussion about what is arguably the new gold standard among curriculums.