BACK TO ALL EPISODES
April 22, 2021

Sal Khan: Emotional Stress, Standardized Tests, & a New Approach to Education

Salman “Sal” Khan, acclaimed educator and philanthropist describes his journey through the educational system and his plans to change it for the better. Originally an analyst at a hedge fund, Sal decided to leave his cushioned career in order to focus on his true passion, education. This is when https://www.khanacademy.org/ was born. Mayim and Sal discuss his vision of a world where everyone has the opportunity to receive individualized, compassionate education without the fear, stress, and anxiety of standardized tests and ranking systems. Mayim shares about her own experiences in the education system as a student and as a teacher to her children. Sal and Mayim discuss the “natural curiosity” of all human beings and comment on how the traditional education system has failed many students in many ways.

Theme Song Written, Produced, and Performed by Ed Robertson. Mixed by Kenny Luong.
Switch to Watch

Subscribe on

No items found.
Sal Khan

Founder of Khan Academy

@khanacademy
Mayim Bialik

Host

@missmayim
Jonathan Cohen

Co-Host

@jonathancohenofficial

Promotions

SPONSOR:

cbdMD

To enhance overall quality of life while bringing CBD education, awareness, and accessibility to all.

SPONSOR:

Vuori

Vuori strives to design activewear that doesn't look like activewear...

Related Content

The Ambidextrous Brain: Demystifying the Left vs Right Brain Debate

From our early days in elementary school we learn about this notion of “Left Brain” and “Right Brain.” The idea was...

What Happens in Vagus Does Not Stay in Vagus: The Vagal-Gut Connection

While all nerves in our body are incredibly important, there are very few that have the notoriety of the vagus nerve...

So You Just Gave Birth?: What Scientists Say About Postpartum Depression

“Baby Blues,” “After Birth Apathy,” “New Mother Melancholy.” Postpartum depression (PPD) is known by many names and affects between 10-20% of women...

No items found.

Guest References

Khan Academy
For every student, every classroom. Real results. We’re a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
Sal Khan: TED Talks
Would you choose to build a house on top of an unfinished foundation? Of course not. Why, then, do we rush students through education when they haven't always grasped the basics? Yes, it's complicated, but educator Sal Khan shares his plan to turn struggling students into scholars by helping them master concepts at their own pace.
See More
Khan Academy: Education Reimagined
The Khan Academy is revolutionizing the way students learn with free online educational materials available to learners worldwide. NASA and Khan Academy recently debuted a series of tutorials to...
See More