How to fix the education system

Published on 22 September 2021

In this episode, we dig into the issues facing schools and their students and see what we can do to fix the education system.

After a year and half of lockdowns, schools and their students face a vast array of challenges.

From mental health issues and childhood obesity to teacher shortages and exam results, the education system has been placed under incredible strain over the past year.

This week, we speak with Birgitta Rabe, education expert at the University of Essex and Luke Sibieta, a research fellow at IFS who studies education policy, to dig into the issues and see what we can do to fix the education system.

Host

Paul Johnson

Director

Paul has been the Director of the IFS since 2011. He is also currently visiting professor in the Department of Economics at University College London.