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| S E137: Identifying the Best School Environment for Your Kids | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:16:46 | |
Dr. Richard Savage, Superintendent at California Online Public Schools, delves into Choosing a school for your child. Deciding on the perfect school environment for your child starts with understanding their unique strengths and needs. While the variety of choices and models can feel daunting, by doing your research, you can discover the ideal fit that fosters both academic and emotional growth for your child. Today, Dr. Savage discusses identifying the best school environment for your children. Connect With: | |||
| S E136: Hurdles in Traditional, Brick-and-Mortar Education | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:20:28 | |
Dr. Richard Savage, Superintendent at California Online Public Schools, delves into hurdles in traditional, brick-and-mortar education. While traditional schools may struggle to meet individual needs, they are often the sole option for families without access to charter or online alternatives. Thus, parents need to understand the steps they can take to effectively support their children in navigating this setting. Today, Dr. Savage discusses how parents can help kids overcome hurdles in traditional, brick-and-mortar education environments. Connect With: | |||
| S E129: How Teachers Can Lead During the Education Crisis | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:24:13 | |
Author of "Doing Good and Doing Well" & Co-Manager of Premier Education Partners (PEP), Michael Kaufman, delves into the topic of how teachers can lead during the education crisis. This interview with Michael Kaufman covers his work in revolutionizing education through an innovative AI-powered school model that focuses on personalized learning. Kaufman emphasizes the importance of empowering non-traditional leaders, such as those in the helping professions, by highlighting the value of emotional intelligence and passion in leadership. He discusses promoting teachers to open their own schools and attracting ambitious talent who want to grow in their education careers, rather than having unhappy adults in classrooms. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E47: Instilling Entrepreneurship Into Your Child's Education | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:23:07 | |
John Hope Bryant, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, delves into financial literacy. There have been arguments that teaching young people entrepreneurship might be premature or even harmful. However, this perspective is flawed as entrepreneurship isn't solely about creating businesses; it's about instilling vital life skills like grit, creativity, and perseverance to navigate life's challenges and pursue success. Today, John discusses teaching young people entrepreneurship. Connect With: | |||
| S E46: How to Teach Financial Literacy to Children | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:16:28 | |
John Hope Bryant, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, delves into financial literacy. Financial literacy and success undoubtedly reduce life's stresses. Yet, money alone doesn't guarantee happiness. Cultivating inner peace and joy alongside financial stability is key to living a fulfilling life. Today, John discusses the philosophy of financial literacy. Connect With: | |||
| S E41: Identifying the Best School Environment for Your Kids | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:16:46 | |
Dr. Richard Savage, Superintendent at California Online Public Schools, delves into Choosing a school for your child. Deciding on the perfect school environment for your child starts with understanding their unique strengths and needs. While the variety of choices and models can feel daunting, by doing your research, you can discover the ideal fit that fosters both academic and emotional growth for your child. Today, Dr. Savage discusses identifying the best school environment for your children. Connect With: | |||
| S E40: Hurdles in Traditional, Brick-and-Mortar Education | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:20:27 | |
Dr. Richard Savage, Superintendent at California Online Public Schools, delves into hurdles in traditional, brick-and-mortar education. While traditional schools may struggle to meet individual needs, they are often the sole option for families without access to charter or online alternatives. Thus, parents need to understand the steps they can take to effectively support their children in navigating this setting. Today, Dr. Savage discusses how parents can help kids overcome hurdles in traditional, brick-and-mortar education environments. Connect With: | |||
| S E39: Embracing New EdTech in the Classroom | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:11:42 | |
Dr. Julie A. Van Dyke, Chief Scientist at Cascade Reading, delves into using edtech to enhance children's reading comprehension. Today's classrooms are demanding, making it challenging for teachers to provide individualized support. However, integrating technology into the classroom not only enables personalized instruction but also empowers students with learning difficulties and non-native English speakers. Today, Dr. Van Dyke discusses embracing new edtech in the classroom. Connect With: | |||
| S E38: Improving Kids’ Reading Comprehension with EdTech | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:21:05 | |
Dr. Julie A. Van Dyke, Chief Scientist at Cascade Reading, delves into using edtech to enhance children's reading comprehension. Despite the growing popularity of phonics-based curriculums, reading comprehension remains a major challenge for many students. This gap highlights the need to move beyond simply decoding words and prioritize understanding the meaning of what is read. Today, Dr. Van Dyke discusses improving kids' reading comprehension with edtech. Connect With: | |||
| S E35: Creating and Cultivating Positive Schools | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:17:29 | |
Martín Blank, Founder and CEO of School Wellbeing Solutions, delves into self-regulation and creating positive schools. Educators juggle multiple roles, from teaching to providing emotional support, which can lead to burnout, ultimately hindering student success. Prioritizing positive school environments that focus on the well-being of both students and educators is essential to address this challenge. Today, Martín discusses creating and cultivating positive schools. Connect With: | |||
| S E34: Helping Students Develop Self-Regulation | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:21:34 | |
Martín Blank, Founder and CEO of School Wellbeing Solutions, delves into self-regulation and creating positive schools. Without the ability to self-regulate, children may struggle to manage their emotions, control their behavior, and make responsible decisions. The good news is that self-regulation can be nurtured and developed over time by providing children with the necessary tools and support. Today, Martín discusses helping students develop self-regulation. Connect With: | |||
| S E33: Overcoming Barriers to Help Kids Achieve More | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:16:50 | |
Vidya Sundaram, Co-founder and CEO of Family Engagement Lab, delves into unlocking the potential of parental engagement. In our journey to support children in achieving more, understanding the specific skills expected of them is crucial. While traditional reports lack detailed insights into skill development, Family Engagement Lab equips parents with the tools to identify and nurture these skills and empower children to reach their full potential academically. Today, Vidya discusses overcoming barriers to help kids achieve more. Connect With: | |||
| S E32: The Transformative Power of Parental Engagement | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:17:21 | |
Vidya Sundaram, Co-founder and CEO of Family Engagement Lab, delves into unlocking the potential of parental engagement. Parents act as bridges, enabling students to apply classroom teachings to real-world scenarios and fostering an enthusiasm for learning. However, disengaged parents and low academic expectations can hinder student motivation and engagement. Today, Vidya discusses the transformative power of parental engagement. Connect With: | |||
| S E128: How Do I Foster A Love of Learning In My Kids? | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:27:17 | |
Co-founder and Head of Outschool, Amir Nathoo, delves into fostering a love of learning in children. Discover how personalized and passion-driven education can ignite a lifelong love for learning in kids. Amir shares insights on creating engaging learning environments tailored to each child's interests and needs. Explore how Outschool's innovative approach is revolutionizing traditional education models. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E29: How is AI Being Incorporated Into Schools? -- Ben Farrell // New England Innovation Academy | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:16:05 | |
Many future careers will involve the use of AI technologies, so it only makes sense that AI should be incorporated into schools. However, even at the high school level, students are building things like multilingual health chatbots, indicating the value of equipping students with practical AI skills early on. Today, Ben discusses how AI is being incorporated into schools. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E28: Is Your School’s Curriculum Right for Your Child? -- Ben Farrell // New England Innovation Academy | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:18:51 | |
Parents today have a plethora of educational options for their children, ranging from private schools to personalized AI tutors. It's an opportune time for parents to explore alternative, more holistic approaches to education that align with their children's needs, interests, and aspirations. Today, Ben discusses how to figure out which school's curriculum is right for your child. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E31: How to Foster Creative Problem Solving | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:14:49 | |
Dr. Elisa Stephens, President of Academy of Art University, delves into navigating the future of art and design education. Artists and designers play integral roles in a multitude of industries, and there's a growing demand for their talents across numerous domains. From movie animation to automotive design, the career prospects within art and design are diverse and expansive. Today, Dr. Elisa Stephens discusses how to foster creative problem solving. Connect With:
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| S E30: How Art Education Improves Social Mobility | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:14:41 | |
Dr. Elisa Stephens, President of Academy of Art University, delves into navigating the future of art and design education. At institutions like the Academy of Art University, AI is not viewed as a threat, but rather as a powerful tool to augment and enhance artistic capabilities. Through early adoption and integration into various disciplines, AI has become an integral part of the curriculum, empowering students to explore new creative frontiers. Today, Dr. Elisa Stephens discusses how art education improves social mobility. Connect With:
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| S E27: Getting the Scholarships You Need -- Shaan Patel // Prep Expert | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:15:54 | |
Shaan Patel, Founder of Prep Expert, delves into the SAT going digital and securing scholarships. When it comes to higher education, scholarships can be the key to unlocking opportunities without the burden of hefty tuition bills. From third-party scholarships to merit-based aid from universities, there are several options to make the pursuit of a college education more accessible and less financially daunting. Today, Shaan discusses how to get the scholarships you need. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E26: Why the SATs Going Digital Matters -- Shaan Patel // Prep Expert | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:19:17 | |
Shaan Patel, Founder of Prep Expert, delves into the SAT going digital and securing scholarships. The SAT has been paper-based for almost 100 years, but it’s going digital for the first time. This change brings a multitude of advantages for students and parents, including adjusted content that allows students more time per question, and the option to hide the timer, reducing test anxiety. Today, Shaan discusses why the SAT going digital matters. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E25: Charter School Challenges & Triumphs -- Peter Bezanson // BASIS Educational Ventures | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:16:40 | |
Peter Bezanson, Co-Chairman and CEO at BASIS Educational Ventures, delves into the BASIS Model’s transformation of charter school education. Charter schools are publicly funded but operate independently and with more flexibility in curriculum than public schools. While they receive public funding, charter schools also have to rely on philanthropic support, as they receive less per-pupil funding than traditional public schools. Today, Peter discusses charter school challenges and triumphs. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E24: How the BASIS Model is Revolutionizing Education -- Peter Bezanson // BASIS Educational Ventures | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:19:04 | |
Peter Bezanson, Co-Chairman and CEO at BASIS Educational Ventures, delves into the BASIS Model’s transformation of charter school education. Since its inception as a single school in Tucson in 1998, BASIS has expanded to 40 charter schools across Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and Washington DC. Despite criticism for a test-heavy culture, BASIS high schools consistently rank in the top 10, 15, and 20 of the US News & World Report. Today, Peter discusses how the BASIS Model is revolutionizing education. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E23: Managing Technology in the Family -- Carol Muleta // The Parenting 411 | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:17:36 | |
Carol Muleta, Founder and CEO at The Parenting 411, shares insights on modern parenting and managing technology use. Striking a healthy tech-life balance ensures positive family dynamics and promotes responsible technology use. However, this requires a proactive approach from parents to regulate screen time, set appropriate content boundaries, and encourage open communication about online risks and safety. Today, Carol discusses managing technology in the family. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E22: Parenting in the Digital Age -- Carol Muleta // The Parenting 411 | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:16:21 | |
Carol Muleta, Founder and CEO at The Parenting 411, shares insights on modern parenting and managing technology use. As technology becomes more prevalent in education, it's crucial to establish boundaries for children. While a valuable tool, parents should teach safe and responsible technology use, and manage screen time to promote well-rounded development. Today, Carol discusses parenting in the digital age. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E127: How Does Interest-Based Learning Create Wonder in Kids? | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:19:53 | |
Co-founder and Head of Outschool, Amir Nathoo, delves into the fascinating world of interest-based learning and its profound impact on children's sense of wonder and curiosity. By tailoring education to individual interests, kids are inspired to explore, learn, and grow in ways that traditional schooling often overlooks. Join us as Amir Nathoo shares insights on how personalized learning experiences can ignite a lifelong love for learning in young minds. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E21: The Importance of Study Stimulation -- Nolvia Delgado // Kaplan Educational Foundation | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:09:11 | |
Nolvia Delgado, Executive Director at the Kaplan Educational Foundation, delves into empowering first-generation students in the post-affirmative action landscape. Parental support is instrumental in helping first-generation students navigate the post-secondary landscape. From application to graduation and beyond, parents contribute to breaking down barriers, fostering confidence, and providing the necessary resources for their children's academic and career journey. Today, Nolvia talks about the importance of study stimulation. The Kaplan Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, helps high-potential, overlooked and underserved community college students complete their associate's degree, successfully transfer and go on to earn a four-year bachelor's degree at the nation's most highly-selective schools. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E20: The Post-Affirmative Action Landscape -- Nolvia Delgado // Kaplan Educational Foundation | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:17:15 | |
Nolvia Delgado, Executive Director at the Kaplan Educational Foundation, delves into empowering first-generation students in the post-affirmative action landscape. The post-affirmative action era has sparked concerns about access, opportunities, and the overall trajectory for underrepresented students. While the ruling particularly affects first-generation students, there are steps parents can take to help their children navigate this new world of college admissions. Today, Nolvia discusses the post-affirmative action landscape. The Kaplan Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, helps high-potential, overlooked and underserved community college students complete their associate's degree, successfully transfer and go on to earn a four-year bachelor's degree at the nation's most highly-selective schools. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E19: Building Social Capital for 1st Gen Students -- Nolvia Delgado // Kaplan Educational Foundation | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:17:23 | |
Nolvia Delgado, Executive Director at the Kaplan Educational Foundation, delves into empowering first-generation students in the post-affirmative action landscape. Building social capital prepares students for professional success, equipping them with the skills to network, self-advocate, and connect with mentors. However, first-generation students must navigate several challenges ranging from cultural differences in education to the pandemic’s impact and remote learning. Today, Nolvia discusses building social capital for first-generation students. The Kaplan Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, helps high-potential, overlooked and underserved community college students complete their associate's degree, successfully transfer and go on to earn a four-year bachelor's degree at the nation's most highly-selective schools. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E16: The Future of Textbooks -- Matt Genovese // Planorama Design | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:17:30 | |
Matt Genovese, CEO of Planorama Design, delves into AI and the future of textbooks. While educators have mixed views on incorporating AI in classrooms and textbooks, students have already adopted the technology. Consequently, educators, schools, and publishers must adapt to the changing landscape to meet the evolving needs of students and education. Today, Matt discusses the future of textbooks. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E15: AI's Impact on Academic Integrity -- Matt Genovese // Planorama Design | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:15:07 | |
Matt Genovese, CEO of Planorama Design, delves into AI and the future of textbooks. Digitization revolutionized textbooks, and generative AI elevates this advancement, enabling users to interact with textbooks in an entirely different manner. While there's an unavoidable discussion about students exploiting this tool to cheat, educators must adapt their strategies to ensure that AI integration enhances learning rather than facilitating academic dishonesty. Today, Matt discusses AI's impact on academic integrity. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E14: Helping Students with Dyslexia -- Dr. Coral Hoh // Dysolve | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:20:07 | |
Dr. Coral Hoh, Co-Founder and Clinical Linguist at Dysolve, delves into dyslexia and student support. Enhancing support for students with dyslexia involves rethinking evaluation methods and embracing AI's continuous assessment capabilities. Unlike traditional evaluations in schools, which are often labor-intensive, time-consuming, and serve only a fraction of students, AI offers ongoing, personalized evaluations without limitations. Today, Dr. Coral discusses how to help students with dyslexia. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E13: Dispelling Dyslexia Myths -- Dr. Coral Hoh // Dysolve | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:16:49 | |
Dr. Coral Hoh, Co-Founder and Clinical Linguist at Dysolve, delves into dyslexia and student support. Dyslexia is commonly perceived as an uncorrectable, lifelong condition that individuals simply need to cope with. Yet, the concept of neuroplasticity and brain reorganization challenge this notion as breakthrough interventions like Dysolve’s continue to enable students to overcome their processing difficulties. Today, Dr. Coral discusses dispelling dyslexia myths. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E12: Future-Ready Learning -- Dr. Babak Mostaghimi // Gwinnett County Public Schools | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:18:42 | |
Dr. Babak Mostaghimi, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and Student Support at Gwinnett County Public Schools, delves into the use of AI in public school education. In the age of AI, children’s interests range from creating video games to creating applications, and their education should support these interests. Likewise, parents must be involved in the process to ensure their children can explore those interests while also being exposed to new, potential interests. Today, Dr. Babak discusses future-ready learning. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E11: AI in Education -- Dr. Babak Mostaghimi // Gwinnett County Public Schools | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:18:39 | |
Dr. Babak Mostaghimi, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and Student Support at Gwinnett County Public Schools, delves into the use of AI in public school education. Every profession will likely be impacted by AI, with many of us already using AI tools in our current jobs. To ensure students are future-ready for a world changing drastically due to technology, education must prepare students to work and thrive in an AI world. Today, Dr. Babak discusses AI in education. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E6: Homeschooling Hero: Mom of 12 Creates Independent Learners | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:18:28 | |
Families have more choices than ever about how to educate their kids, but few have had to make this decision for 12 children. Devoted mother Tamika Stith did just that. When she realized that conventional schooling wasn't meeting her children’s needs, she took the reins and transitioned to homeschooling. This was a courageous move—and not a common one among her peers. But today, her children are thriving as self-directed, empowered learners. I had the pleasure of meeting with Tamika and her family in person and experiencing their homeschool energy first-hand. It was inspiring, and our time together grew even more exciting when Tamika and I explored ways that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help her with lesson planning and other time-intensive homeschool tasks, while deepening her children’s engagement with their learning. Listen to our conversation now to hear:
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| S E123: Overcoming Barriers to Help Kids Achieve More | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:16:50 | |
Vidya Sundaram, Co-founder and CEO of Family Engagement Lab, delves into unlocking the potential of parental engagement. In our journey to support children in achieving more, understanding the specific skills expected of them is crucial. While traditional reports lack detailed insights into skill development, Family Engagement Lab equips parents with the tools to identify and nurture these skills and empower children to reach their full potential academically. Today, Vidya discusses overcoming barriers to help kids achieve more. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E5: Get on the AI Train: Teaching Kids to Use Artificial Intelligence, with Zain Punjwani | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:19:43 | |
The explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) has taken many parents and teachers by surprise. It feels like this technology should have taken years to reach our schools and children, but it’s already arrived, and now families are trying to catch up. But what’s the right approach to take when it comes to AI and our children? How can they benefit from it, and are there potential dangers to watch out for? Today, I’m speaking with Zain Punjwani, program director at Apollo School. We’re going to break down the best ways for families to approach AI to help their kids thrive. Listen now to hear:
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Be part of something special Stay connected to the Future of Education community: If you enjoy the Future of Education podcast, would you leave us a short review on your favorite podcast platform? We love reading your feedback and ideas. About Zain Punjwani Zain Punjwani builds education systems that help students become the best version of themselves. Zain’s journey in education began when he helped build an entrepreneurship academy for the University of Cape Town. Over the last three years, Zain has designed and delivered over 500 sessions for more than 300 students from 30+ countries focused on problem-solving, decision-making, and increasing inner confidence and curiosity. Zain has also built over 30 experiential learning courses using AI for universities across North America that are used by over 1,000 students. Zain is currently a Program Director at Apollo where students ages 10-13 explore their interests and learn about technologies shaping the world through application-based challenges. Podcast Credits
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| S E4: The Learning Game: Inspiring Critical Thinking in Kids – with Ana Lorena Fábrega | 01 Sep 2023 | 00:19:06 | |
Kids are naturally inquisitive and ready to see everything with fresh eyes. But many traditional school settings sideline their innate curiosity in favor of teaching them how to follow norms and seek social approval. For most students, this stifles the innovative spirit and critical thinking we long for them to develop. For this episode, Ana Lorena Fábrega joins me to talk about the challenges of conventional schooling. She has fresh ideas about alternative educational pathways and possibilities for a world where AI and other technologies help our children maintain fresh perspectives and a true love for learning. Listen now to hear:
Don’t miss Today’s Takeaways! Listen all the way to the end of the episode for three tips on how to inspire your children’s fresh thinking and love of learning.
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About Ana Lorena Fábrega Ana Lorena Fábrega is an edupreneur, writer, and chief evangelist at Synthesis. Growing up, she attended ten schools in seven different countries. She then earned her BS in Childhood Education and Special Education from New York University and taught elementary school in New York, Boston, and Panama. Today, Ana Lorena writes online to over 200,000 readers about the promise of alternative education. Her first book, The Learning Game: Teaching Kids How To Think For Themselves, Embrace Challenge, and Love Learning comes out September 5, 2023. You can follow her on Twitter at @anafabrega11
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| S E3: I’m Exceptional! Identifying Neurodiversity in Kids, featuring Emily Kircher Morris, LPC | 18 Aug 2023 | 00:14:26 | |
Every parent has moments when they wonder if their kid’s behavior is a normal phase or a sign of something more. Is a high-spirited middle schooler just full of energy or struggling with ADHD? Is a child’s efforts to excel a sign of healthy self-motivation or the result of excessive anxiety? It can be difficult to know the difference. For this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris shares insights into how parents and caregivers can discern what's developmental and what’s something that needs support. As a counselor and the host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, she’s an expert on parsing typical behavior from neurodiversity indicators. She’s also taking her counseling into the future by using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help build coping skills. She has great advice about how parents of kids with learning disabilities or autism can help their children thrive. Listen now to hear:
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About Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, is the host of The Neurodiversity Podcast, which explores the psychological, educational, and social needs for enriching the lives of neurodivergent people. She is the author of several books for parents and educators related to the development of children and teens who are neurodivergent and cognitively gifted. Her private practice outside of St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in mental health support for neurodivergent kids, teens, and their families.
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| S E2: Future of Education: A New Way to Do School, featuring Jamal Gross and MacKenzie Price | 05 Aug 2023 | 00:29:56 | |
Welcome to the Future of Education. If you’ve listened to any of my Gifted Minds episodes, you know I’m committed to helping our kids unlock their full potential. I believe the traditional education model is ripe for revolution and I’m working to define what the future looks like. So with this episode, I’m unveiling our new name and focus. We’re going to have a ton of fun talking about how artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies can help students turbocharge their academics and become lifelong learners. This episode, our first as the Future of Education podcast, is a great example … When my daughter was in second grade, she told me school was boring. I was floored. The traditional education system, stuck in a 100-year-old model, had deflated her natural love for learning in just a few years. This lightbulb moment sent me on a mission to reinvent education so every child has a chance to explore their passions and promise. In this episode, I sit down with Alpha Guide Jamal Gross, who also believes a revolution in education is long overdue. He went from coaching in the NBA to helping students drive their own success with AI as their co-pilot. Click play to hear our conversation about:
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About Jamal D. Gross Jamal D. Gross is a captivating speaker, coach, and leader changing the narrative on the future of education and inspiring the mentality of success. Drawing from his extensive experience coaching in the NBA, business consulting, and leadership training, Jamal infuses his speeches with diverse perspectives and valuable insights. As a dynamic speaker, Jamal delves into the future of education, highlighting the importance of being self-driven, learning efficiently, and acquiring life skills. He shares powerful anecdotes from the sports and business worlds, demonstrating the mindset of highly successful individuals and how it can be applied to various aspects of life.
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| S E7: Welcome to the Future of Education | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:01:00 | |
Technology is changing every aspect of our lives—including the ways we educate our children. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advancements are exploding, and it’s no longer enough to lecture students in a classroom and insist that they learn the three Rs: Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic. Success today requires mastery of the four Cs: creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. The Future of Education provides insights, information, and activities to help families and caregivers use technology to prepare learners for the future, and empower them to become successful, life-long learners. Host MacKenzie Price is all about disrupting education for the better. She is the mother of two children, founder of the online program gt.school, and co-founder of Alpha K-12 schools that use AI to help students learn twice as fast. She is all about learning how we can disrupt education for the better. She’ll be sharing where AI-powered education is going for parents, educators and students. Like and follow the Future of Education podcast today!
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| S E10: Ep 10 - Text Me! Talking With Your Teen, featuring Austin Scholar | 14 Jul 2023 | 00:17:36 | |
As children grow into teens, it can be difficult for parents to keep lines of communication open with them. At times, even simple conversations can feel like navigating a minefield. For this episode, we’re talking with Austin Scholar, a writer and teenager who has taken to social media to help parents and teens improve their communication and relationships. She shares her insight into how people in her age group think, and offers tips for making deep and meaningful connections with them. Listen now to hear:
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About Austin Scholar Austin Scholar is an author and thinker who writes about education in the 21st Century from a teen’s perspective. She helps parents understand what their teens are thinking so they can help them thrive.
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| S E9: Ep 9 - Learn Like an Olympian, featuring Two-Time Olympic Athlete Andrew Poje | 30 Jun 2023 | 00:19:49 | |
Most parents will go to great lengths to ensure their children succeed. From tutoring sessions to extracurricular activities, they explore every avenue to help their kids thrive in the classroom and in life. For this episode, we talk with Ice Dancing Olympian and World Medalist Andrew Poje. He has achieved remarkable feats in his athletic career, and now works as an academic coach for children. He shares his thoughts on the intriguing connection between sports and education, and how students can apply the valuable lessons learned through playing sports to academic success. Listen now to hear:
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About Andrew Poje Many in the world strive to become world-class at something. However, it takes purpose and perspective to achieve success in life. My athletic experience has been integral in helping me succeed daily. Being a two-time Olympian, a three-time World Medalist, a three-time National Champion in the sport of Figure Skating taught me valuable skills, including the importance of grit, resilience, and the daily perspective required to achieve goals. Leaning into my curious nature, I constantly dove into the world of personal development. Pushing my curiosity further by studying Biomedical Science, Master's of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and working for multinational companies, I found ways to unleash my inner why and the why's of my clients—helping to empower them through strategic design-thinking.
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| S E8: Ep 8 - More Screen Time, Please!, featuring Keith Schacht, CEO of The Explanation Company | 16 Jun 2023 | 00:21:43 | |
It’s no secret that many parents struggle with exactly how much screen time is healthy for their kids. Some wage daily battles to manage their children’s time with devices, and others feel powerless to do anything to control the siege. But the digital world is here to stay, so it’s more important than ever for caregivers to understand and embrace technology in their kids' lives. For this episode in our Life Skills series, we talk with Keith Schacht, CEO and co-founder of The Explanation Company. He offers a new perspective on the role that technology plays in growing up today. He shares his vision for a world where using it becomes a skill that young people tap to open doors, explore new ideas, and develop their interests. Listen now to hear about:
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About Keith Schacht Keith Schacht is an entrepreneur, engineer, and investor focused on building products for children. He was previously the CEO and co-founder of Mystery Science, the most widely used science curriculum in U.S. elementary schools. He’s now the CEO and co-founder of The Explanation Company, building internet tools for children. He’s an active angel investor and a board member of Higher Ground.
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| S E7: Ep 7 - School Is SO Boring! Using Adaptive Apps to Supercharge Learning, featuring Anna Davlantes | 23 May 2023 | 00:21:00 | |
It’s easy for gifted kids to get bored in school because they often grasp lessons and concepts faster than their peers. This can cause some of them to tune out, and prevent them from reaching their full potential. But there’s good news. Today’s technology has spawned new learning tools called adaptive apps that can help learners stay engaged and challenged. We turn the tables in this episode, with Emmy Award-winning journalist and talk show host Anna Davlantes interviewing our Gifted Minds’ show host, MacKenzie Price, about what exactly adaptive apps are, and how they can help gifted kids take control of their own learning. Listen now to hear about:
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About Anna Davlantes Anna is a seven-time Emmy Award winner and Northwestern Medill School of Journalism graduate who has broken major stories and carved out a reputation for original reporting and uncovering wrongdoing and inequality. She has worked for NBC Chicago as an anchor/reporter. She was a morning news anchor at Fox Chicago and did a talk show for PBS. She is also an underwater documentarian who won three Emmy Awards for her Get into the Shark Tank series.
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| S E6: Ep 6 - Becoming MrBeast: How Obsessive & Ambitious Kids Thrive, featuring David Perell | 05 May 2023 | 00:21:28 | |
Have you ever felt like your child's interest in something has become all-consuming? It’s not uncommon for gifted kids to develop intense interests that can leave them feeling isolated from their peers. As caregivers, how can we help and encourage them? For this episode in our Life Skills series, we talk with David Perell, founder of Write of Passage, about how parents can help their children embrace their passions and find a community of like-minded individuals. David shares his personal experience of feeling alone in his interests as a child and the steps his family took to make him feel valued and inspired. Listen now to hear our conversation about:
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About David Perell David Perell is a writer, teacher, and podcaster. He believes writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. David seeks to help as many people publish their writing online as possible. David’s online course, Write of Passage, has been taken by more than 500 students from more than 40 countries and from companies like Intel, Google, and Twitter. The five-week course draws on David’s experience writing online, building an audience, and his interviews with more than 100 people on his North Star Podcast. Each interview explores the methods and principles of successful creators, artists, and entrepreneurs. His podcast guests include astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, author Seth Godin, and economist Tyler Cowen. As an Emergent Ventures fellow, David’s work is supported by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.
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| S E122: The Transformative Power of Parental Engagement | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:17:21 | |
Vidya Sundaram, Co-founder and CEO of Family Engagement Lab, delves into unlocking the potential of parental engagement. Parents act as bridges, enabling students to apply classroom teachings to real-world scenarios and fostering an enthusiasm for learning. However, disengaged parents and low academic expectations can hinder student motivation and engagement. Today, Vidya discusses the transformative power of parental engagement. Show Notes Connect With: | |||
| S E5: Ep 5 - Don’t Be Toxic! Weighing Down Your Kids With Expectations, featuring Dr. William Stixrud | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:20:25 | |
As parents, it’s natural to think our kids can do anything. But that mindset can also make it easy to unintentionally burden them with heavy expectations, which can ultimately hinder their growth and wellbeing. For this episode in our Emotional Health series, we talk with Dr. William Stixrud, a clinical neuropsychologist, author, and faculty member at the Children's National Medical Center and George Washington University School of Medicine. He sheds light on how we can help our kids develop healthy motivation and stress management skills, and avoid the heavy weight of expectations. Listen now to hear our conversation about:
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About William Stixrud William R. Stixrud, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and founder of The Stixrud Group, as well as a faculty member at Children’s National Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He is also the co-author, with Ned Johnson, of the national best-selling book, The Self-Driven Child, which is published in 14 countries and 12 languages and has sold more than two million copies in China. He and Mr. Johnson have also co-authored a critically-acclaimed second book, What Do You Say? Talking with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home.
Dr. Stixrud’s work has been featured in media outlets such as NPR, CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Times of London, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, Time Magazine, Scientific American, Business Week, Barron's, and, New York Magazine. He is a long-time practitioner of Transcendental Meditation, and he plays in the rock band Close Enough.
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| S E4: Ep 4 - The F Word: Fear of Failure in Kids, featuring Fish Stark | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:19:13 | |
Failing is a natural part of life and essential to personal growth. But gifted and talented kids, who often excel in many areas, can find it especially hard to process setbacks. As parents and caregivers, how can we help them cope with failure, build resilience, and develop a positive attitude about challenges? For this episode in our Life Skills series, I’m talking with Legend’s head of program and curriculum, Fish Stark. He’s a child development researcher and program designer who specializes in helping kids learn core life skills they often don't get in schools. Hit play to hear our conversation about:
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About Fish Stark Fish Stark is a child development researcher and program designer who specializes in helping kids learn the core life skills they often don't get in schools. He is the head of program and curriculum at Legends Lab, where he leads a team of researchers and educators to develop learning experiences that help kids build the skills they need to be confident. Before Legends Lab, Fish was director of programs at Peace First, an edtech nonprofit that provided tools for teens to launch their own self-directed service projects. Fish has worked with the Red Cross, the Aspen Institute, Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, and other organizations to build programs that help young people grow up strong and kind, and develop the leadership skills they need to change the world. He holds a Master's in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor's from Yale University with a certificate in Education Studies, and the title of Funniest Person in Huntington, West Virginia from his side gig as a stand-up comic.
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| S E3: Ep 3 - Big Feelings: Emotional Intensity in GT Kids, featuring Dr. Matt Zakreski | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:20:46 | |
Most gifted and talented kids have super intense feelings. As parents and caregivers, how can we help them with this and stay tuned-in to what’s going on with them emotionally and socially? Paying attention to their emotional intensity is critical. For this episode in our emotional health series, I’m talking with Dr. Matt Zakreski, a psychologist and expert on giftedness and neurodiversity. He has a deep passion for helping gifted and talented kids manage their thoughts, feelings, and actions. Hit play to hear our conversation about:
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About Dr. Matt Zakreski Matthew Zakreski, PsyD (Dr. Matt) is a high energy, creative clinician who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families to provide therapy and psychological evaluations. He is a researcher and author on giftedness, and thrives in supporting young people in understanding, developing, and celebrating their unique brains and ways of operating in their world. He received BAs in Psychology & Communications at Wake Forest University and assisted with research at Harvard Psychophysiology Lab at the Harvard University Business School before attending graduate school at Widener University, where he earned his Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) from the Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology.
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