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.

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137: Tracking Student Progress Effectively and Efficiently with Chris Hull

This week we’re joined by Chris Hull, founder of Otus, an edTech tool designed by educators to simplify the way schools manage data, assessments, and instruction.Join ...

136: Practical Tools to Create Opportunities for Agency and Independence

Kids need the chance to make decisions. But how do we create the right balance between structure and independence? Tune in for strategies that empower kids to take own...

135: Student-Led Restorative Practices with AJ Crabill

What happens when we give students the tools to restore relationships rather than simply punishing behavior? In this week's episode, AJ Crabill, Senior Coach at Studen...

134: How to Tackle the Biggest Challenges in Starting a School

Starting a school isn't easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, we break down the biggest challenges to opening a school and share strategies to help...

133: Building Executive Functioning Skills in Any Classroom with Mitch Weathers

The secret to student success might not be what you think. Our guest reveals why executive functioning skills—the ability to organize, manage time, set goals, and comp...

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