Rooted in Culture, Ready for Tomorrow: Community-Driven Education Innovation | #WISEOnAir Podcast
How can education systems honor cultural roots while preparing students for the future?
In this episode, we feature WISE Prize finalists Fadia Hamdi (Queen Rania Foundation, Jordan) and Abdulhamid Haidar (Darsel, U.S.), who share how their initiatives blend tradition with innovation to build resilient learning communities.
Chapters:
00:00–01:46 Introduction
01:46–02:46 Solutions Beyond the MVP: What Iqrali.jo and Darsel Offer with WISE Prize Support
02:47–04:37 Preserving Arabic Literacy and Heritage
04:38–05:45 Adapting Tools to Cultural Contexts
05:45–08:17 Why Emotional Connections Matter
08:18–10:47 Building Inclusive Educational Solutions
10:48–13:37 Engaging Communities in Design
13:38–16:12 Access for Refugee & Marginalized Communities
16:13–18:05 Lessons from Diverse Implementations
18:05–21:17 Incentivizing Parents and Students
21:17–end WISE Prize Support and Future Plans
Listen to the full episode: https://pod.link/wiseonair
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Rooted in Culture, Ready for Tomorrow: Community-Driven Education Innovation | #WISEOnAir Podcast
How can education systems honor cultural roots while preparing students for the future?
In this episode, we feature WISE Prize finalists Fadia Hamdi (Queen Rania Foundation, Jordan) and Abdulhamid Haidar (Darsel, U.S.), who share how their initiatives blend tradition with innovation to build resilient learning communities.
Chapters:
00:00–01:46 Introduction
01:46–02:46 Solutions Beyond the MVP: What Iqrali.jo and Darsel Offer with WISE Prize Support
02:47–04:37 Preserving Arabic Literacy and Heritage
04:38–05:45 Adapting Tools to Cultural Contexts
05:45–08:17 Why Emotional Connections Matter
08:18–10:47 Building Inclusive Educational Solutions
10:48–13:37 Engaging Communities in Design
13:38–16:12 Access for Refugee & Marginalized Communities
16:13–18:05 Lessons from Diverse Implementations
18:05–21:17 Incentivizing Parents and Students
21:17–end WISE Prize Support and Future Plans
Listen to the full episode: https://pod.link/wiseonair
108: Thirteen Perspectives Shaping the Future of Education in Qatar Foundation
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1 hour 17 minutes 34 seconds
6 months ago
108: Thirteen Perspectives Shaping the Future of Education in Qatar Foundation
WISE On Air #108 is a special chaptered edition of our education podcast, recorded live during the I AM QF 30th Anniversary Celebration.
Brought to you by WISE — the global platform for innovators in education — this episode brings together 13 insightful conversations with students, educators, researchers, and leaders from across Qatar Foundation and beyond.
From classroom transformation and labor market shifts, to AI, equity, access, and the future of Education City — this episode explores the most pressing questions and bold ideas shaping the future of learning.
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Rooted in Culture, Ready for Tomorrow: Community-Driven Education Innovation | #WISEOnAir Podcast
How can education systems honor cultural roots while preparing students for the future?
In this episode, we feature WISE Prize finalists Fadia Hamdi (Queen Rania Foundation, Jordan) and Abdulhamid Haidar (Darsel, U.S.), who share how their initiatives blend tradition with innovation to build resilient learning communities.
Chapters:
00:00–01:46 Introduction
01:46–02:46 Solutions Beyond the MVP: What Iqrali.jo and Darsel Offer with WISE Prize Support
02:47–04:37 Preserving Arabic Literacy and Heritage
04:38–05:45 Adapting Tools to Cultural Contexts
05:45–08:17 Why Emotional Connections Matter
08:18–10:47 Building Inclusive Educational Solutions
10:48–13:37 Engaging Communities in Design
13:38–16:12 Access for Refugee & Marginalized Communities
16:13–18:05 Lessons from Diverse Implementations
18:05–21:17 Incentivizing Parents and Students
21:17–end WISE Prize Support and Future Plans
Listen to the full episode: https://pod.link/wiseonair
