Nick Gibb – Former UK Schools Minister and leading voice in educational reform. Gibb has been at the forefront of shaping policy around curriculum design, literacy (especially phonics), mathematics education, and evidence-based teaching. He brings deep insights into the challenges of cultural diversity, the importance of memory and knowledge retention, and lessons learned from successful school reforms in England.

Chapters

• 00:00 – Introduction and Background
• 02:34 – The Importance of Knowledge in Education
• 05:34 – AI’s Role in Education
• 08:23 – Behavior Management in Schools
• 11:23 – School Reform and Its Challenges
• 14:32 – Success Stories in Education Reform
• 17:38 – Cultural Diversity in Education
• 20:41 – Phonics and Early Literacy
• 23:33 – Teaching Approaches and Parental Involvement
• 33:07 – The Importance of Reading to Children
• 35:07 – Navigating Educational Politics and Cultural Issues
• 37:15 – The Need for a Knowledge-Rich Curriculum
• 41:56 – Mathematics Education Reform
• 50:44 – Evidence-Based Approaches in Education
• 55:50 – Global Perspectives on Education Reform

Pete Evans is an Australian celebrity chef, author, and former TV presenter best known for co-hosting My Kitchen Rules.

Osher Günsberg joins the podcast to talk mental health, navigating public life, and a whole lot more!

His new book: So What? Now What?
https://www.penguin.com.au/books/so-what-now-what-9781761352300