About FUTURE Podcast (with Berlin Cosmopolitan School)
Welcome to Future Education Podcast, where we dive into the future of international education. I am Nadezhda Mikova, a Doctor of science, sustainability strategist and a parent of three kids at Berlin Cosmopolitan School. Our goal is to discuss the innovative educational approaches and interview teachers, parents and students from the Berlin Cosmopolitan School community to explore how technological and social trends (such as digitalisation, AI, sharing economy) may influence our future and how to inspire the next generation to make positive change in our diverse and dynamic world.
Episode #21: Learning Democracy by Doing — BCS Election Day 2026: Voice, Choice & Fairness
What does democracy mean when you are eight, nine or ten years old? And can children really understand democracy without experiencing it themselves?
Just two days before the 2026 Berlin elections, primary students at Berlin Cosmopolitan School took part in their own Election Day — complete with voter IDs, polling stations, voting booths, ballot papers and secret voting.
But this was about much more than learning how elections work. It was about having a voice. Making a choice. Thinking about fairness. Respecting different opinions. And discovering what happens when the majority chooses something different from what you wanted.
In this episode of the Future Education Podcast, we hear from BCS students, teachers and parents about learning democracy by doing — and why experiences like this can help children understand that their voice matters, but so do the voices of others.
21 Sept 2026
Episode #20 (TEACHERS): How schools can create a sense of belonging — inside the SCHOOLinHUB project
What does it take for a child arriving in a new country to not only adapt, but truly feel that they belong?
In this episode, I speak with Katharina Ehrenfried, Head of Primary at Berlin Cosmopolitan School, about SCHOOLinHUB — a European project exploring how schools and kindergartens can become hubs of inclusion for children and their families.
We talk about the challenges young migrant children face beyond learning a new language, practical approaches such as Social Stories and learning through play, the role of teachers and parents, and how celebrations, mentoring and the wider school community can help families build real connections and a sense of belonging.
30 Jul 2026
Episode #19: BCS Career Day 2026 — What skills will our children need in the age of AI? And how can schools prepare them for professions that may not even exist yet?
Recorded at Career Day at Berlin Cosmopolitan School, this episode brings together different perspectives on the future of education — from school leaders and parents to professionals and students themselves.
We discuss future skills, changing career paths, AI and technology, practical learning beyond the classroom, and why curiosity, critical thinking, resilience and the ability to keep learning may become more important than preparing for one specific profession.
We also explore why conversations between students, educators, families and professionals matter when thinking about the future of education.
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