Have teachers become the new whipping boy for all our frustrations with our education system? What responsibility does Government bare in declining standards?  And are parents themselves guilty of conflicting values and priorities that undermine teachers in their role to create well-rounded students? We speak to Shahnaz Al-Sadat. Appointed Trustee at Yayasan Amir in 2010, this lawyer and accountant devotes her time to educational reform. She currently serves on various Boards of education-related entities such as Teach for Malaysia, PINTAR Foundation and MINDA.

<p>Have teachers become the new whipping boy for all our frustrations with our education system? What responsibility does Government bare in declining standards?&nbsp; And are parents themselves guilty of conflicting values and priorities that undermine teachers in their role to create well-rounded students? We speak to Shahnaz Al-Sadat. Appointed Trustee at Yayasan Amir in 2010, this lawyer and accountant devotes her time to educational reform. She currently serves on various Boards of education-related entities such as Teach for Malaysia, PINTAR Foundation and MINDA.</p>

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