Curiosity sits at the intersection of creativity, effective human interactions, problem-solving and purposeful change. Unfortunately, the pace of life — at home, work, and school — often sidetracks our natural curiosity. So, listen as we look at the familiar from a different angle or something new as a possibility to consider.
Why should we replace the traditional list of courses and letter grades as evidence of student performance? Ben Rein of the Mastery Transcript Consortium explains.
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Our current system of education is broken. Dr. Chris Unger explains how we must inspire and empower educators to change it to better support students.
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Our students are increasingly disengaged in school. Educator Dr. Eric Toshalis explains why and what we can do about it.
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Gregg Brown for the Center for Advanced Professional Studies explains how businesses and schools are partnering to provide students with exposure to the world of work.
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In this episode, we talk with Patrick Cook-Deegan. Patrick is a leader in reimagining adolescent education through the lens of purpose learning.
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“It’s all invented anyway,” write authors Roz and Ben Zander, “so we might as well invent a story … that enhances our quality of life….”
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What’s it like to sense on a spiritual level that the work you’re doing isn’t the work you’re supposed to be doing? Lorraine Flower explains.
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Machines are quickly becoming “intelligent” enough to do many tasks that humans used to do. Professor Ed Hess explains how humans can stay relevant.
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Are you in touch with your deepest values? Are you leading your life in alignment with them? Author Shelley Paxton tells her story of awakening.
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How can educators help to develop the leader in every child? Educators Todd Nesloney and Adam Dovico explain.
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What qualities do successful school systems share. Education journalist Beth Hawkins gives her perspective on what she has seen in her extensive reporting.
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Education transformation evangelist, Jamie Casap, asks – and begins to answer – “What’s holding us back as a nation from truly reforming our education system?”
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In this episode, “human-focused” thought leader, Mark LeBusque, asks and answers a provocative question: “What would happen if I treated my colleagues like human beings?”
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Sometimes circumstances are the catalyst for driving a change that you never anticipated. Assistant Principal, Jamahl Hines relates his experience in this story of transformation.
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If you could ensure that students develop one skill in school, what would it be? Educator and attorney, Colin Seale, argues for thinking critically.
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The world is rapidly changing. So, too, are the needs of tomorrow’s workforce. How do we change education accordingly? Education reformer, Grant Lichtman, explains.
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How do you lead people effectively when nothing is as it used to be? Principal JoAnne Duncan explains that connecting with people begins with listening.
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Innovation is often described in terms of its process – the mechanics of harnessing ingenuity. David Price points the spotlight on the people powering the process.
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What distinguishes good teachers from “the best” teachers? (It’s not content knowledge.) Thought-leader of change in education, Dr. Robert Quinn provides an absorbing answer.
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How might we figuratively break down the walls of the classroom and share ideas in an effort to improve teaching and learning? Ben Owens explains.
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