Episode 4: Summer Break with Cecil - What Grades Can’t Measure

What happens when we stop teaching and start reflecting?In this unfiltered episode, Cecil steps back from the classroom grind to unpack the hard truths, quiet revelations, and real questions that surface when the school year ends. From the private vs. public school divide to the myth of "meeting kids where they are," this is a raw exploration of what education claims to be — and what it actually is.We talk teacher burnout, the emotional cost of staying in the profession, and why some of the most essential skills — like how to pivot in your career or think critically — are nowhere to be found in the curriculum. Cecil also gets personal, sharing his favorite subject in school, the disconnect between theory and practice, and how his views on learning have shifted over time.Other topics include:-Why grades often don’t reflect a student’s true level-How teachers juggle unrealistic expectations with limited resources-Whether work experience now outweighs formal education-What should really be taught in school — and whose job that is-The role of parents in filling the gaps that school leaves behindIf you’ve ever felt that school left you underprepared for real life, or if you’re a parent, teacher, or just someone trying to make sense of the system — this episode is for you.👉 Subscribe, share, and join the conversation. It’s time to challenge class.