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Raj Mundra on Inspiring Schools: Building Belonging, Purpose, and Real-World Learning at LWHS
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Raj Mundra, Head of LWHS, has been featured on this week's episode of the Inspiring Schools podcast by Interactive Schools.
In this conversation, he reflects on moving beyond surface-level inclusion to truly value and embrace differences, and highlights how fostering a strong sense of belonging is central to the LWHS experience. He also shares how experiential learning initiatives—like a transformative service program in India—help students engage with the world in meaningful ways. The discussion also explores the role of purpose in education, both at a cultural level and in how it’s lived day to day.
Thank you to the Inspiring Schools team for the engaging discussion—be sure to check it out!
Listen now on SoundCloud and Spotify.
Raj Mundra on Inspiring Schools: Building Belonging, Purpose, and Real-World Learning at LWHS
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If you were lucky enough to be in the LWHS library last Wednesday evening, then you witnessed a beautiful celebration of students, learning, and community at our second 9th grade Community Showcase of the year. If you weren't, read more about it here!