Learning Unboxed
by Annalies Corbin & NOVA Media
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313. Spark Lifelong Curiosity Through Creepy Crawlies with Antonio…
313. Spark Lifelong Curiosity Through Creepy Crawlies with Antonio…
About this podcast
We hear, frequently, that the global education system is broken, and as a result, we spend billions of dollar trying to fix it. But the K-12 system isn’t actually broken at all – it’s working exactly as it was designed, 100 years ago, and it’s obsolete.
So in Learning Unboxed, we will have a conversation about teaching, learning, and the future of work; we will reimagine, rethink, and redesign our educational system.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 336 episodes
- 313. Spark Lifelong Curiosity Through Creepy Crawlies with Antonio Gustin · 30 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Antonio Gustin, founder of Tony’s Creepy Crawly Zoo, to explore how insects, reptiles, and immersive technology can spark…
- 312. Build Learning Communities Around Every Child with Jess Alfreds · 30 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Jess Alfreds, founder of Carolina Kids Co-op, a growing network of outdoor, community-centered homeschool programs. What…
- 311. Putting Students in the Driver’s Seat with Michael Finnegan · 30 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we talk with Michael Finnegan, co-founder and CEO of Quantum Courses, about what science education can look like when students become active…
- 310. Build Fluent Readers Before Third Grade with Jessica Reid Sliwerski · 33 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Jessica Reid Sliwerski, co-founder and CEO of Ignite Reading, to explore why waiting until third grade to address reading…
- 309. Designing Schools for Agency, Not Compliance with Jason Blair · 29 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we welcome back Jason Blair, arts educator and founder of the Agents of Change, to explore what happens when schools are designed around…
- 308. Build Workforce Readiness Through Community with Chaz Van De Motter · 31 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Chaz Van De Motter, Vice President of Operations at New Reach, to explore how community-based learning can help young people…
- 307. Make Learning Meaningful Through Student Agency with Garrett Smiley · 30 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Garrett Smiley, founder and CEO of Sora Schools, to explore how education can move beyond delivering content and give…
- 306. Build Stronger School Leadership Support with Mike Caldwell · 31 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Mike Caldwell, founder and CEO of LinkedLeaders, a platform designed to help K-12 school leaders find meaningful support when…
- 305. Teach Students to Question Data with Dr. Manfred Stapff · 32 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Dr. Manfred Stapff, physician, researcher, author of Real-World Evidence Unveiled, and host of The Real-World Evidence…
- 304. Build Community-Connected Learning Ecosystems with Laura Tavares · 32 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Laura Tavares, Executive Director of the WPS Institute, to explore how learning ecosystems can help schools become more…
- 303. Let Children Lead Through Entrepreneurship with Leah Ellis · 31 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Leah Ellis, founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit helping children ages six to 17 build real business…
- 302. Centering Student Agency Through Experiential Learning with Amy Besida · 31 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Amy Besida, Chief Program Officer at Embarc, a Chicago-based organization helping schools bring learning beyond the classroom…
- 301. Build Student Voice Through Creativity with Betsy Potash · 31 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Betsy Potash, former English teacher, curriculum creator, and host of the Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. We explore how…
- 300. Design Learning That Sparks Confidence with Ashley Price · 37 minIn this milestone 300th episode of Learning Unboxed, we celebrate with Ashley Price, Director of Student Experiences and All Things Summer and Out-of-School Programming at the…
- 299. Reimagining Reading Through Visual Design with Hillary Summerbell · 30 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Hillary Summerbell, founder and CEO of Summerbell, a literacy technology company transforming how visual dyslexic learners…
- 298. Reimagining Public Education Through Microschools with ECPPS Microschool · 41 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Keith Parker, Colina Bartlett, Tiffany Dudley, and Kelly Cowell from the ECPPS Microschool in Elizabeth City, North Carolina…
- 297. Build Grit Through Youth Entrepreneurship with Krystal Popov · 30 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Krystal Popov, founder of Futurepreneur, a program designed to help kids ages 6–16 turn creativity and tech skills into…
- 296. Building Citywide Learning Ecosystems with Belén Quellet · 32 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Belén Quellet, Executive Director of The Learning Quest, to explore what it really looks like to turn an entire city into a…
- 295. Building Resilient Minds in Education with Ishan Shivanand · 24 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Ishan Shivanand, founder of Yoga of Immortals and author of the international bestseller The Practice of Immortality…
- 294. Building an Industry-Driven Tech High School with Nathan Gorsch · 29 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re reconnecting with returning guest and “serial school starter” Nathan Gorsch, executive director and principal of the Colorado Springs…
- 293. Rebuilding Teen Motivation and Daily Habits with Sean Geraghty · 30 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Sean Geraghty, founder of Reset Coaching and co-founder of the Center for Teen Flourishing, to explore what today’s teens…
- 292. Advancing Early College IT Pathways Through Microschool Innovation with Lisa Huffman · 30 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Lisa Huffman, Dean of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information…
- 291. Building Learner-Centered Ecosystems Through Community Partnerships with Coi Marie Morefield · 31 minWhat does it look like to build a truly learner-centered school from the ground up—and do it by activating the full power of the surrounding community? In this episode, we…
- 290. Building Math Confidence Through Strategy and Sensemaking with Mike Kenny · 28 minWhat if we taught math facts through understanding instead of memorization? In this episode, we welcome Mike Kenny—Vermont fifth-grade math teacher and creator of MathFactLab—who…
- 289. Opening College Doors for Free with Jefferson Pestronk · 34 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, I’m joined by Jefferson Pestronk, Executive Director at Modern States, to discuss how their free online courses and College Board’s CLEP…
- 288. Ruckus Leadership with Danny Bauer · 34 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Danny Bauer, host of the Better Leaders, Better Schools podcast and a champion for reimagining education through leadership…
- 287. Psychological Safety in Classrooms with Craig Randall · 31 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, I’m joined by Craig Randall, author of Trust-Based Observations, to explore how great teaching thrives when educators feel psychologically…
- 286. Accelerating Reading Fluency with Tim Waldron · 30 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we dive into reading skills development with Tim Waldron, CEO of Readable English. We explore why so many students—especially in upper…
- 285. Instructional Audio for Equitable Classrooms with David Solomon · 30 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we welcome David Solomon, CEO of Lightspeed Technologies, to unpack “instructional audio”—low-volume, high-clarity sound that makes the…
- 284. Restorative Schools, Real Accountability with Nicholas Bradford · 32 minWhen it comes to student behavior, punishment often gets mistaken for progress. In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Nicholas Bradford, founder of the National…
- 283. The Early Childhood Promise with Dr. Aimee E. Ketchum & Dr. Crystal Corle Loose · 31 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we welcome Dr. Aimee E. Ketchum and Dr. Crystal Corle Loose, co-authors of The Early Childhood Promise. With a wealth of experience in…
- 282. Place-Based Nature Learning with Christie McKelvie · 31 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Christie McKelvie, co-founder and director of Rooted & Free Nature School, to talk about the transformative potential of…
- 281. Generational Learning Shifts with Jeff Utecht · 34 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, I’m joined by Jeff Utecht, co-host of the Shifting Schools podcast and a consultant focused on generational change and AI in education. We…
- BONUS. Changing the Education Ecosystem with Byron Sanders · 42 minWelcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually, we take the month of July off, but this…
- BONUS. Building Students and Staff Agency with Johnna Noll · 34 minWelcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually, we take the month of July off, but this…
- BONUS. Relationship as the Basis of Education with Jim Bailey of Rocky Tree Sky · 38 minWelcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually, we take the month of July off, but this…
- BONUS. Supporting Individual Interests and Strengths with Steve Heath · 34 minWelcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually, we take the month of July off, but this…
- 280. Internships & Student Agency with Aya Belouadah · 28 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore the transformative power of internships with Aya Belouadah, a college student at The Ohio State University and PAST Foundation…
- 279. Science Storytelling for Kids with Marshall Escamilla · 33 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we welcome Marshall Escamilla, co-host and music creator for the Tumble Podcast, a show that brings the wonders of science directly to kids…
- 278. Digital Citizenship & Leadership with Dr. Lisa Strohman · 32 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Strohman, founder of Digital Citizen Academy and author of Unplugged: Raising Kids in a Technology Addicted World…
- 277. Student-Centered High School Transformation with Steven Sell · 34 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Steven Sell, Assistant Director at MAP Academy, an alternative charter high school in Plymouth, Massachusetts. MAP Academy’s…
- 276. Transforming Lives Through Education with David Harris · 31 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by David Harris, President and CEO of Christel House International, a global nonprofit breaking the cycle of poverty through an…
- BONUS. Learner-Centered Schools in Every State with Sonn Sam · 34 minWelcome to a bonus edition of Learning Unboxed, where we will spend two weeks revisiting innovative case studies of student-centered learning. We know that the one-size-fits-all…
- BONUS. Institute for Self Directed Learning with Tyler Thigpen · 34 minWelcome to a bonus edition of Learning Unboxed, where we will spend two weeks revisiting innovative case studies of student-centered learning. We know that the one-size-fits-all…
- 275. Playful Learning with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor · 35 minWe’re diving into the joy and purpose of play in this episode of Learning Unboxed with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor, director of Dr. Diane’s Adventures of Learning. Diane brings a…
- 274. Innovative Urban Learning with Kalimah Fergus Ayele · 34 minWhat if your city was your classroom? In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we meet Kalimah Fergus Ayele, Head of the New York City campus of The Winchendon School, a high school…
- 273. Summer Learning Through Outdoor Joy with Lisa Gitelson · 30 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore the powerful intersection of summer camp and education with Lisa Gitelson, CEO of the Fresh Air Fund. With over 148 years of…
- 272. Reimagining EdTech and Data with Chris Hull · 31 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we dive into the transformative power of data in education with Chris Hull, former educator and co-founder of Otus. Otus is a K-12 assessment…
- 271. Transforming Education Through Teaming with Nick Salmon, Mar Cano Mesa, and Erin O’Reilly · 33 minIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we're joined by Nick Salmon, Mar Cano Mesa, and Erin O’Reilly, co-authors of TeamEd, a transformative guide to collaboration in education…
- 270. Revolutionizing Math Education with Dr. Aditya Nagrath · 30 minMath anxiety holds many students back, but what if we could change the way they experience mathematics? In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Dr. Aditya Nagrath…
