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082: Using our Powers for Good in Bullying Prevention

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In this episode A key role for any educator is to help young people navigate where they fit in and how to find their voice. Identifying who you are while trying to secure a sense of belonging and personal power makes adolescence extremely complicated especially when youth are mistreated by their peers at the same […]


081: Self-Care, Student-Care, and School-Care Tips from 7 Educators (Part 2)

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In this episode Part two of our discussion on how to navigate our new normal in education with strategies and ideas from 7 education experts, facilitators, and practitioners. During this unprecedented time you might be providing education in a virtual space, in-person, or a blend of both making self-care, student-care and school-care more important than […]


080: Self-Care, Student-Care, and School-Care Tips from 7 Educators

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In this episode Navigate our new normal in education with help from 7 education experts, facilitators, and practitioners sharing their strategies and ideas. During this fluid time you might be providing education in a virtual space, in-person, or a blend of both making self-care, student-care and school-care more important than ever. This lively panel of […]


079: Sparking children’s hearts & minds with Whole Child Education

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In this episode How do we reach a student’s heads, hands and hearts so they are caring, curious, and excited to learn? All learning emanates from the heart. Since education does not operate in vacuum schools cannot educate the whole child alone. Schools function best when we authentically engage the family and the community through […]


078: How to Strengthen Your Leadership Style

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In this episode We all have a foundation of leadership and a type of leadership approach. Are you more of a square or a triangle? How can you modify your approach to strengthen your connection to staff or students to improve learning and the school in which you work? You can leverage what you do […]


077: Manage Students without Meanness

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In this episode It’s a misconception that if you want classroom discipline with clear boundaries then you have to be mean-spirited. In fact, old ideas of intimidation and anger are no longer effective. Students have changed and educators must change and grow as well. Guest Doug Campbell shares approaches to discipline and classroom management that […]


076: Using education an antidote to poverty

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In this episode Some wonder why any developed country would invest in education in poorer countries. Guest Brad Brasseur explains how this investment pays off for everyone. He also shares strategies for building bridges to help educators mine the potential of any student anywhere. Education is an antidote to getting out of poverty.


075: Inspiring kids to change the world

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In this episode Are you making learning memorable for your students? Guest Michael Morrison explains how to tap into the passion for learning and teaching by encouraging moonshot thinking. Make sure you celebrate your learning too. By helping teachers tap into why they got into teaching and engaging students in projects that make a meaningful […]


074: The 3 M’s for Creating a Global Classroom

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In this episode Every young person benefits from learning about their own culture and how they connect with other societies and nations. From the conversations you have, to wall displays, to food festivals, or inviting in key partners, there are many strategies for developing global citizens. Guest Jesse Rizzo explains the 3 M’s of cultural […]


073: Let’s Go Outside for Life-Centered Learning

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In this episode Being student-centered is a fantastic practice for helping young people learn but what about being life-centered? You can excite learning and activate new thinking if you take the opportunity to bring innovation outside through activities such as a school garden. Guest Derek Rhodenizer explains how to bring an exciting experiential, life-centered approach […]