As long-standing partners of the Skills Builder Network, we’re excited to roll out Framework 2.0 across Topical Talk. In this conversation, we explore why the updated framework matters, what’s new and how it supports our mission to deliver impactful, skills-focused current affairs education worldwide.
The UK will soon allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in all elections – but many lack the information and support to vote with confidence.
The Curriculum and Assessment Review’s interim report reinforces what we’ve long championed: knowledge alone isn’t enough. Young people need the skills to question, debate and communicate effectively – whether it’s tackling AI misinformation, climate change or global conflicts.
The call to protect the planet has never been more urgent. But how do we help young people not just understand global issues, but debate them critically and communicate their own ideas with confidence?
This year, The Economist Educational Foundation reached a critical milestone in our mission to empower young people with the skills to navigate an increasingly complex information landscape.
We’re seeking an exceptional Director of Operations and Finance to play a pivotal role in our mission to equip young people with the skills to think critically and engage meaningfully with the world. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of an innovative charity that blends education and journalism to inspire the next generation of informed global citizens.
We’re looking for two new fundraisers as part of our ambitious plans to scale up. One role will be permanent and one will be a six-month fixed-term contract. This is a really exciting opportunity; the right candidates will enable us to significantly grow our impact on young people.
We’re looking for a creative, collaborative teacher to manage our global current affairs content for schools.
We’re looking for a passionate marketer to play a key role in planning and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness, engagement and growth for our global audience of educators.
We’re looking for a passionate marketer to play a key role in planning and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness, engagement and growth for our global audience of educators.
Topical Talk lessons are created by expert teachers and journalists at The Economist to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to think critically and join open-minded discussions about the big issues of our time.
