Brentwood School Students Win Future of Education Challenge
Congratulations to seven Brentwood School VSA students who have been announced as the winners of the EduSpots Future of Education Challenge 2025, organised by EduSpots.
The challenge invited student teams to explore the question: ‘Does education need to adapt to a rapidly changing world shaped by artificial intelligence, climate change and rising inequality?’
The Brentwood School team stood out with their thoughtful project exploring the balance between technology and human connection in education.
Working together over several months, each student played a key role in the project: James led artistic implementation, Fin guided research and development, Aleksei coordinated the team’s direction, Jeffrey directed the project and cinematography, and Hannah managed communications and marketing.
Their project, titled ‘Technology’s Impact in the Future of Education, in a Post-COVID Era,’ examined how the pandemic accelerated digital learning and transformed education. They raised questions about how to preserve creativity and social interaction for young people as technology becomes more embedded in daily life.
Rather than rejecting technology altogether, the students proposed a balanced approach to learning. Their solution focuses on intentionally creating screen-free moments, helping students to reconnect with activities that encourage imagination, relationships and deeper thinking.
As part of the challenge, the students produced a video and essay on the topic, while also fundraising for EduSpots’ work supporting community-led education in Ghana. The Brentwood team organised a Christmas-themed cookie decorating event at school, inviting students and staff to take part while raising funds for education initiatives.
Their winning submission highlights the power of student voice and demonstrates how creativity and curiosity can help shape the future of education.
Judges said:
“After months of research, collaboration, design and action, Brentwood School stood out as the winner of the challenge with a thoughtful and courageous submission that explored one of the most urgent issues in modern education, our growing dependence on technology.”
Watch their video submission below:
