Homeschool vs Industrial School: Lessons from 3 Generations | Shan Ali Sumar | TEDxKivukoni
How much does it really cost to educate a child over their entire life?Why does it take us 21 years to do so?Is there a better way?Find answers to all this and more…These questions come from my personal journey through industrial schooling and home-schooling, spanning three generations, as I explore where our education system stands today. Shan Ali Sumar is an educator, environmentalist, and entrepreneur passionate about sustainability and community empowerment. With over twelve years of experience as a forest school and permaculture teacher, he combines expertise in law, business, and ecology to promote regenerative living. After founding and running a successful flavour house, he shifted focus to education and sustainable development, working across Africa on water irrigation, microgreen farming, and renewable energy projects. Now based in Zanzibar, Shan runs a school and campsite where he teaches science, permaculture, and farming through hands-on, nature-based learning. Believing that soil is the greatest teacher, he inspires learners to live in balance with the earth and face global challenges with creativity and resilience. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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