Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat once said, ‘every school is a good school.” Yet, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong himself noted during his first National Day Rally speech in August that not everyone is convinced when MOE says 'every school is a good school'. He pointed out that Singaporeans will have their own preferences and considerations for their school choices, and 'it will not be possible to convince everyone'.

But what is the argument for choosing to go to a good or legacy school? Does going to a so-called 'not good' school close doors to opportunities? 

Who does it matter to: parents, tutors or children? And is it time we retire this notion once and for all? 

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Emil Lim, Founder of First Principles Education and Jason Tan, Associate Professor at the National Institute of Education.

 

Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat once said, &lsquo;every school is a good school.&rdquo;&nbsp;Yet, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong himself noted during his first National Day Rally speech in August that not everyone is convinced when MOE says 'every school is a good school'. He pointed out that Singaporeans will have their own preferences and considerations for their school choices, and 'it will not be possible to convince everyone'.
But what is the argument for choosing to go to a good or legacy school? Does going to a so-called 'not good' school close doors to opportunities?&nbsp;
Who does it matter to: parents, tutors or children? And is&nbsp;it time we retire this notion once and for all?&nbsp;
On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks with&nbsp;Emil Lim, Founder of First Principles Education and Jason Tan, Associate Professor at the National Institute of Education.
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From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.