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Class Dismissed with Dr. K
Class Dismissed with Dr. K is an innovative and solution-focused podcast that redefines how we approach education. Hosted by Dr. Somachi Kachikwu, known as The Learning Transformer, this podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of educators in rural communities while exploring the challenges, trends, and innovations shaping education worldwide. Each episode aims to inspire action and foster a solutions-driven mindset among educators, parents, policymakers, and thought leaders.
This podcast isn’t just about highlighting the struggles of rural education—it’s about celebrating resilience and uncovering practical solutions that address the needs of students, teachers, and communities. Dr. Kachikwu’s vision is to elevate the stories of rural educators, ensuring their experiences inform and transform the broader education narrative.
Class Dismissed with Dr. K
Letters from the field
In this special recap episode of Class Dismissed with Dr. K, we pause to reflect on some of the most powerful stories shared over the past few months—and tackle real questions about rural education.
Dr. K revisits key conversations:
- How teacher mindset and creativity can transform learning in resource-limited Nigerian and Ugandan classrooms.
- Veteran educator Gyamesi Augustina’s call for early childhood education reform in Ghana, and the role of parents in strengthening classrooms.
- Mr. Pelem’s courageous teaching in conflict-affected Plateau State, Nigeria, where insecurity constantly disrupts learning.
- The innovation of rural STEM teachers in Zimbabwe, from improvised experiments to gender equity initiatives.
Then, Dr. K answers listener questions:
- What do rural teachers need most right now?
- Can AI be relevant in schools with little to no internet access?
- How can rural students gain better access to universities?
- What can parents and communities do when the system fails them?
This episode is part reflection, part call to action—and a reminder that rural education is not a charity issue. It’s a justice issue.
Class dismissed—until next time, let’s keep the conversation going!