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"Are Elite Schools Deepening Inequality in Rwanda"? | Ntare Louisenlund's Damien Vassallo Speaks Out artwork

"Are Elite Schools Deepening Inequality in Rwanda"? | Ntare Louisenlund's Damien Vassallo Speaks Out

The Long Form Podcast
S3 E2701:39:39
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This week on The Long Form, I speak with Damien Vassallo, the Head of School and CEO of Ntare Louisenlund International School, one of Rwanda’s most elite and forward-thinking institutions. From his journey as an American educator to his role shaping education in Bugesera, Rwanda we explore the stark realities of academic inequality, the challenges of transitioning students from local schools, and the high cost of quality education in a low-income country. We also tackle Rwanda’s education reforms, the mindsets educators are trying to shift — and why some teachers are terrified of AI in the classroom. This is a conversation about power, privilege, pedagogy, and the future of learning in Africa. Paid partnership with: Waka Fitness: Go to https://waka.fitbase.rw/thelongform and get 20% off your gym membership. Offer lasts until end of August 2025! Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.com Produced by LF Media

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