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
121: Using the Leader's Algorithm to Transform School Expectations and Outcomes with Pablo Muñoz
When educational leaders challenge the status quo, remarkable things happen. Pablo Muñoz has dedicated his career to proving this truth in some of New Jersey's most un...
120: Project UP! Young Changemakers Share Their Insights on the Importance of Literary Freedom
In this exciting episode, you’ll get an inside look at Up Academy's innovative Project-Based Learning approach through the Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum! You’ll he...
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...