In each episode of the Rebel Educator® podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.
Latest Episodes
119: Kids Need Less Help Than We Think
Could doing less for our kids actually help them more? In this episode, you'll learn:What "lighthouse parenting" is and how it differs from helicopter and snowplow par...
118: Standardized Testing and the Changing Landscape of College Admissions with Shahar Link
What does an SAT score really tell us about intelligence? Tune in for a fascinating discussion about the evolution of standardized testing, its role in modern educatio...
117: Breaking Free from the "Sage on the Stage" and Increasing Student Agency
Giving up control in a classroom or at home can feel messy and uncomfortable, but it's essential for children's growth and independence. In this episode, I share how i...
116: Reimagining the Role of the Teacher and Making Space for Student-Centered Learning with Kyle Wagner
What happens when you walk into a classroom and can't find the teacher? For Kyle Wagner, this moment sparked a fundamental shift in his understanding of what learning ...
115: Small Schools, Big Impact: Why Size Matters in Education
Welcome to another solo episode of Rebel Educator! As I continue to navigate these solo episodes, I’m excited to dive more into the advantages of small schools. At Up ...