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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 ...
114: Expeditionary Learning and the Small School Advantage with Stuart Grauer
Discover the power of small schools with Stuart Grauer, a visionary educator challenging the "bigger is better" mentality in education. Learn how connecting students t...
113: Stepping Back and Allowing Learners to Experience Productive Struggle
Are you unknowingly holding your learners back from reaching their full potential? In this solo episode, we’re discussing the benefits "productive struggle" and why al...
112: Creating Literacy Programs That Connect Communities with Janet Wile
In this episode, we sit down with Janet Wile, Supervisor of Library Services for Central Unified School District in Fresno, California. Janet’s journey has taken her f...
111: The Science of Reading with Shannon Betts & Mary Saghafi
Ever feel like you're swimming against the tide when it comes to teaching kids to read? You're not alone! In this enlightening episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, w...
Welcome to Season 5!
Welcome to Season 5 Rebel Educators! We’ve got a fresh new look, new sound, AND a new release day! Starting next week, catch new Rebel Educator episodes every Monday a...
Data-driven coaching and purposeful walkthroughs with Dr. Mat Barnett
In this episode, we hear from Dr. Mat Barnett, Director of TK-12 Programs for Beaumont Unified School District (CA). Mat began his career as a teacher in Anaheim, CA, ...
110: Foresight as a Tool for Building Resilience and Thriving in Disruption with Roger Spitz
In a world filled with unpredictability, how do we equip students with the tools they need to make decisions? Our guest, Roger Spitz, shares his insights on the role o...
109: Whole-Child Health and Nutrition with Jill Castle
Jill Castle is the author of the book, Kids Thrive at Every Size (Workman 2024) and one of the nation’s premier childhood nutrition experts. Known for her ability to b...
108: Futures Thinking with Dr. Peter Bishop
Dr. Peter Bishop is the Founder and Executive Director of Teach the Future, an organization whose mission is to encourage and support educators who want to include fut...
107: Money Management for Teachers with Shaun Morgan
Shaun Morgan is a full-time teacher, personal financial coach for teachers, and podcaster at the Teacher Money Show. He has written about personal finance since 2020, ...
106: Transforming Classrooms with S.E.L, A.I., and Experiential Learning with Dr. Michelle Ament
Dr. Michelle Ament is a dynamic educational leader committed to equipping learners with human-centered skills for career readiness through experiential learning. With ...
105: The Socratic Experience with Michael Strong
Michael Strong is the most experienced developer of innovative educational programs in the US and the Founder of The Socratic Experience, an online school based on Soc...
Replay: Middle School Matters with Andrew Ravin and Denise Daniels
Andrew Ravin is the Founder and Head of School at Workshop Middle School. For nearly 25 years, he’s worked as a social worker, classroom teacher, instructional coach, ...
104: Adventures in Podcasting with Josh Reppun
Former chef, hotel manager and history teacher, Josh Reppun is the founder of Plexus Education, LLC, dba as Most Likely to Succeed in Hawai’i, a “movement” founded by ...
Wayde Sick, North Dakota State CTE Director, On Enhancing Career Exploration with VR/XR Technology (EdTech Startup Showcase)
Today, we’re pleased to share an episode originally recorded for the EdTech Startup Showcase. It’s been my pleasure to host a series of episodes for this show, which s...
Aidan Kestigian, Harvard philosophy fellow and ThinkerAnalytix VP, on using AI to improve information literacy and argument formation (EdTech Startup Showcase)
EdTech Startup Showcase: Aidan Kestigian, Harvard philosophy fellow and ThinkerAnalytix VP, on using AI to improve information literacy and argument formationToday, we...
Replay: Asset-Based Learning with Devin Vodicka
Devin Vodicka has spent the past 20 years working towards high quality student outcomes. He has earned multiple prestigious awards in the education field, including ...
Replay: Fearless Inquiry with Will Richardson
A former public school educator of 22 years, Will Richardson has spent the last 15 years developing an international reputation as a leading thinker and writer about t...
103: Purpose-Driven Learning with Ross Wehner
Ross Wehner is a writer, teacher, and social entrepreneur who is the Founder of World Leadership School, which “partners with K12 schools to reimagine learning and cre...
Physics and engineering teacher Ted Cuevas on reigniting his passion by empowering all learners (EdTech Startup Showcase)
EdTech Startup Showcase: Physics and engineering teacher Ted Cuevas on reigniting his passion by empowering all learnersToday, we’re pleased to share an episode origin...
Instructional Specialist Amanda Anthony on Empowering Parents and Differentiating to Meet Learners' Needs (EdTech Startup Showcase)
EdTech Startup Showcase: Instructional specialist Amanda Anthony on empowering parents and differentiating to meet learners' needsToday, we’re pleased to share an epis...
102: Clowning for Change with Ash Perrin
Having founded The Flying Seagull Project in 2008, entertainer Ash Perrin has spent the last decade and a half visiting the world's forgotten, pushed out and ignored c...
Replay: Lessons from the Pandemic with Dr. Shira Leibowitz
Dr. Shira Leibowitz is founder and CEO of Discovery Village Childcare Center and Preschool and of REVABILITIES™ Educational Leadership Training Center. She is also a m...
Replay: Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Daniel Sobel
Daniel Sobel is the founder and CEO of Inclusion Expert and leads a team working withover 10,000 schools, offering training and support to professionals working to mak...
101: Improving Teacher Effectiveness with Mindset Mastery with Gerard Vargas
Gerard Vargas is the co-founder of the Legacy Mastery Academy, an organization that improves student and educator resilience, wellbeing, performance, and school cultur...