A big shout-out to the awesome work being done by Akasha SA! At VentureLab, we’re all about celebrating these kinds of innovative learning experiences—where students aren’t just passive learners but active leaders. So proud to share this success story! #VentureLab #InnovationInEducation #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #EducationTransformation #YouthEntrepreneurship
Sometimes, the best way to learn is to dive straight in. Last night, something special happened ?? . Our middle school students didn’t just host a quiz night—they owned it. They didn’t just talk about leadership, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship—they lived it. From budgeting to advertising, planning to presenting, they ran the entire event. It was their vision, their execution, and their success. But the real magic wasn’t just in the logistics. It was in the teamwork—students directing teachers, friends stepping in to support one another, and an audience that wasn’t just watching but cheering them on ?? . The moment that stood out for me though, was the student who was up there (mic not working ?? ) reading the questions. He was confident and spoke loudly and clearly, engaging the audience and making them laugh with his spontaneous comments. What most in that room didn’t know was that this student is normally shy and introverted with a soft spoken voice. Watching him ride that wave ?? —confident, capable, and in his element, supported by his friends—was a powerful reminder that real learning happens when kids are trusted to lead. Education should be about more than worksheets and tests. It should be about moments like this—where students discover what they’re truly capable of. This is what learning should look like. Not passive, not prescribed—but alive, collaborative, and deeply human.