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Why do we need school today? Onno Hansen-Staszyński on education and democracy

TOK FM•31 October 2026

Should the primary purpose of school be to educate, to raise and nurture, or to help young people understand the world? Why is it becoming increasingly difficult for us to talk to one another—and to truly listen to those who think differently?

The guest on TOK FM’s programme “Los Polandos” is Onno Hansen-Staszyński, a media educator, researcher, and consultant. The conversation covers the younger generation, the role of authority figures in schools, the impact of technology on our relationships, and why the ability to engage in dialogue is vital for democracy.

Listen to the episode (in Polish): Po co nam dziś szkoła? Onno Hansen-Staszyński o edukacji i demokracji