Podcast: Jessie Woolley-Wilson on Intelligent Ed Tech
[…] prepare all students to be problem solvers, innovators, and leaders in their own communities and on the broader global stage. When we inspire all students to become life-long learners, we cultivate a sense of agency and confidence that they can work together to find solutions for the biggest challenges we face. Key Takeaways: Jessie […]
Sarah Elizabeth Ippel on The Cultivate Project and Global Citizenship
[…] by international travel, her observations of both innovative and inequitable education systems, and her non-traditional way of navigating the educational ecosystem. Sarah Elizabeth Ippel Sarah Elizabeth Ippel’s life mission is to cultivate thriving communities. When she was 23 years old, she rode her bicycle to the Chicago Board of Education with a request: to […]
Podcast: Eric Tucker on Reopening Schools with Equity in Mind
[…] her next contribution after leaving the White House. Together they founded Brooklyn LAB with the goal of bringing world-class education to “prepare young people for purposeful adult life” to Fort Green and downtown Brooklyn. LAB is a rigorous and personalized middle and high school. Forty tutors provide small group instruction in reading and math […]
Chicago Real World Learning
[…] School is the sole high school in D220, educating about 3,000 students of the district’s 8,000, with the mission “to develop in our students a love for life-long learning, the ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and take risks willingly to realize their potential.” Throughout its history, two presidents have visited Barrington, including President […]
Julian Guerrero on Pathways and Programs for Indigenous Youth
[…] opportunities. My advice for college native students, without a doubt, is networking, it’s been a part of, it’s a part of the equation of success in my life, is that networking aspect. My formal background is not in education. My training is public administration. My bachelor’s is in public affairs and administration with a […]
Podcast: Listening to Kids and Designing From Scratch for Timeless Learning
[…] as superintendent in 2006. A decade later she knew they had an important story to tell and the book project was launched. They had identified seven pathways to lifelong learning that uniquely combined a vision for powerful learning experiences and spaces. As quickly as the capital budget allowed, schools added multiage space and programs. Interdisciplinary […]
Podcast: Jenny Pieratt on Powerful PBL
[…] journey or further your learning! Key Takeaways: Kelly and Jenny reflect on how PBL has changed over the years. Jenny shares why she decided to dedicate her life to PBL. Is PBL difficult? Jenny highlights some of the important key considerations that those in a leadership position that is looking to start or expand […]
Podcast: Flynn Coleman on a Human Algorithm
[…] on to the London School of Economics and Political Science for a master’s in law. Flynn elaborates on why she took this path. Flynn has crafted a life for herself that uniquely combines the practice of human rights law with teaching and writing. What is the thread that runs through it? When and how […]
Mark & Alex Milliron on The Sugar Chair Stories
[…] Alex Milliron, co-authors of the new book The Sugar Chair Stories, a unique book that is divided into three sections with different target age groups and different life lessons. Dr. Mark Milliron serves as Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of the Teachers College at Western Governors University (WGU). In addition to his work with […]
The Future of Learning with Dr. Pamela Moran, Byron Sanders and Dr. Ed Hess
[…] we wanted to do was to move towards kids who understand the concept of ‘quiet egos’ and why that is an important disposition to have success in life?” Ed shares a prediction on how he sees the future of classrooms within high schools. Tom proposes that making an advisory structure and relationships central in […]
