HundrED ConnectED

This special episode of the HundrED Connected podcast marks the end of the second season. Join the Connection Committee as they reflect on the one-year journey, highlighting the courage to start and the passion for education. The power of connection, synergy, collaboration, and creating something meaningful are emphasized. Dedication, commitment, and the impact of conversations on education are di...

Ravi Sonnad, founder of the Enabling Leadership programme, shares the 'why' behind the work with hosts Hanneke Mackie (Buzz Kidz), Lindsay Stewart (Sweet Tree Arts) and Alex Shapero (HundrED), highlighting the crisis of knowledge-based education and the structure of the program. The discussion then delves into the personal impact of childhood experiences, followed by a playful discussion on ducks...

Join HundrED Global Collection 2026 Innovators Camilla Castrillon (Robles del Futuro) and Tara Solomon (chief executive) and Pandy Hawke (cultural advisor) of Kaitiaki Kindergaten with host Lindsay Stewart (Sweet Tree Arts) as they discuss the role of inquiry, curiosity, and growth in buildling durable futures for leaners of all ages. The conversation explores the power of inquiry-based learning i...

This episode of HundrED Connected brings together two innovators who are united in their mission: equipping girls around the world with the skills and confidence they need to build their own futures. Join Hanneke Mackie (Buzz Kidz) in conversation with Launch Girls ' Neha Sahu ( Girl Boss Programme ) and Milaan Foundation 's Dhirendra Pratap Singh ( Girl Icon Program ), who discuss their respectiv...

Host Annette De Graaf engages with leaders from the HP Cambridge Partnership for Education EdTech Fellowship to discuss the innovative fellowship program designed to transform education systems globally. She is joined by Jane Mann, Manging Director of Partnership for Education, Mayank Dhingra, leader of Education Business for SEMA at HP, and Sümeyye Hatice Eral, a Fellow of the programme. The conv...

Summary This conversation explores the critical role of early childhood development (ECD) and the importance of engaging parents as primary educators. The discussion features insights from ECD champions James Adongo from Lively Minds and Morgan Lance, CEO of OneSky, who share their experiences in implementing ECD programs in Ghana, Uganda, and Asia. They emphasize the need for community involvemen...

Join Connected North's Jennifer Corriero and the TIEEZ programme's Dr. Faye Hodza as they discuss digital inclusion, innovation in education, and how to make educational systems resilient and sustainable. This episode is hosted by Cherrelle Druppers (Cheza Cheza) and Alex Shapero (HundrED) The speakers discussed the challenges addressed by their programs, the importance of cultural grounding, equi...

Join education innovators Pankaj Agarwal and Paula Corneiro, who discuss their respective ⁠HundrED 2026 Global Collection⁠ Innovations, ⁠Class Saathi⁠ and ⁠Predictors of Learning⁠, which enhance learning through data and technology. The conversation explores the importance of real-time data in classrooms, the role of government collaboration in systemic change, and the ethical considerations surro...

This episode of the 100 Connected Podcast features three teammembers of the Norwegian Refugee Council's Better Learning Programme and their white label scaling initiative, which aims aims at provide psychosocial support and education to children in emergency contexts. The BLP's director, Camilla Lodi, and two practitioners, Emily Ndunda and Zahra Choopankareh join hosts Cherelle Druppers (Cheza Ch...

This conversation explores the transformative power of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in education, featuring insights from leaders Daniela Labra (⁠ Educating for Wellbeing ⁠) and Ryder Delaloye (⁠ SEE Learning ⁠), both part of the ⁠2026 HundrED Global Collection⁠. They discuss their respective programs aimed at integrating SEL into school systems, emphasizing the importance of teacher wellbeing,...

Trevor MacKenzie , educator and groundbreaking author , explores inquiry-based learning with hosts Annette De Graaf of the Flow Approach , Hanneke Mackie of Buzz Kidz and Alex Shapero from HundrED . Trevor shares his journey into education, curiosity, agency, and joy in learning. The discussion covers the definition of inquiry-based learning, its application across various curricula, and the signi...

In this episode of the HundrED Connected Podcast, engage with innovators Keith Wakeman from SuperBetter and Jen Flynn from APPLE Schools engage with hosts Cherrelle Druppers ( ⁠Cheza Cheza⁠ ) and Lindsay Stewart ( ⁠Sweet Tree Arts⁠ ) to discuss their groundbreaking approaches to youth health and wellbeing. They explore the importance of proactive solutions in education, the role of schools as comm...

The HundrED Connected Podcast returns for its new season with the HundrED Foundation's Executive Director, Lasse Leponiemi! Join hosts Annette de Graaf of the Flow Approach, Cherrelle Druppers of Cheza Cheza, Hanneke Mackie of Buzz Kidz and Alex Shapero from HundrED to explore the origins of HundrED, the Finnish Education System, the importance of agency for teachers, and how the whole HundrED Com...

Welcome to the HundrED ConnectED Podcast's Summer Break Specials, where we take deep dives with each of the members of the Connection Committee to learn more about what drives them. This week, we join HundrED's Alex Shapero as he discusses his journey to become part of the HundrED family, his drivers in the classroom, the future of education, the intersection of community, neuroscience and learnin...

Welcome to the HundrED ConnectED Podcast's Summer Break Specials, where we take deep dives with each of the members of the Connection Committee to learn more about what drives them. This week, we welcome Annette de Graaf, an educator and founder of Flow School. The conversation explores Annette's journey in education, her passion for recognizing the 'fire' within children, and the importance of cr...

Welcome to the HundrED ConnectED Podcast's Summer Break Specials, where we take deep dives with each of the members of the Connection Committee to learn more about what drives them. Join Cherrelle Druppers and Franco Odhiambo, co-founders of ChezaCheza, a transformative initiative in Kenya that uses dance to educate, heal, and empower children in marginalized communities. The conversation explores...

Welcome to the HundrED ConnectED Podcast's Summer Break Specials, where we take deep dives with each of the members of the Connection Committee to learn more about what drives them. This week, we invite Lindsay Stewart and her frequent collaborator Marlee Luehman, two founding members of Sweet Tree Arts school in Hope, Maine. They discuss their journey in alternative education, the essence of thei...

Welcome to the HundrED ConnectED Podcast's Summer Break Specials, where we take deep dives with each of the members of the Connection Committee to learn more about what drives them. This week, we are delighted to dive in to Hanneke Mackie 's experience as founder of Buzz Kidz as she discusses the transformative power of arts education in child development. She shares her journey into education, em...

In this conversation, Gareth Thomson from Resolute Education shares his journey from being a neurodivergent student to co-founding an organization that focuses on making robotics and coding accessible in South Africa. The discussion emphasizes the importance of practical learning, critical thinking, and the need for digital literacy in education. The panel explores the challenges faced in African...

Komodo Wellbeing 's Chris Bacon is this week's guest on the HundrED ConnecTED Podcast, bringing a bracing discussion of the role of technology in mediating student mental health and wellbeing. With a background in sports psychology and a refreshingly diverse take on how schools should address pastoral care, Chris joins the hosts in an exploration of what mental health looks like across cultures an...

Join the Connection Committee in greeting Faith Doucette in this episode of the HundrED ConnectED podcast. Faith's organisation, Kenya Connect, has two innovations in 2025 Global Collection: The Girl Boy Empowerment and Parent Programme , which seeks to establish gender equality and agency in young people, and the Village that Reads , which works to develop literacy throughout the community. Both...

In this episode of the HundrED Connected, join Naqiya Ebrahim , Executive Director at Seenaryo , in discussing the transformative power of play, storytelling, and the arts in emergency learning contexts. Seenaryo, was recognized for its impact on Education in Emergency contexts at the 2024 HundrED Innovation Summit. Naqiya's journey with Seenaryo, the development of the PlayKit, and the challenges...

This episode of the HundrED ConnectED podcast explores the impactful work of Link Education International, which was selected to the 2025 Global Collection with their innovation Embedding Wellbeing in Ethiopian Schools . Link focuses on social emotional learning, community engagement, and the importance of localized educational models. Samantha Ross , Link's Executive Director for programmes and p...

In this episode, host Annette de Graaf and her co-hosts chat with Doha Khassawneh, an educator and storyteller, who shares her innovative approach to literacy through storytelling in her innovation, Qesasjeh . The conversation explores the transformative power of storytelling in education, the balance between traditional methods and technology, and the importance of perspective in learning. Doha e...

Content Note: This episode includes discussion of sensitive topics, including child sex work. Join Sonal Kapoor and Jaswinder Singh from Protsahan India Foundation on this episode of HundrED ConnectED. They discuss their journey in transforming the lives of at-risk children through trauma-informed education. The conversation covers the importance of long-term commitment, the HEART model, engaging...