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289. Opening College Doors for Free with Jefferson Pestronk
In 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 exams make college credit accessible to everyone. Learners can take self-paced courses, earn vouchers, and bring passing CLEP scores to nearly 3,000 colleges—no tuition required on the Modern States side. Jefferson shares how this model supports high schoolers, college students, and adult learners alike t


288. Ruckus Leadership with Danny Bauer
In 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. Danny shares how his journey from assistant principal to leading a global community of “ruckus makers” has been fueled by a belief that leadership is service and schools must evolve beyond the status quo. His perspective challenges us to think differently about what school is for and how leaders can i


287. Psychological Safety in Classrooms with Craig Randall
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, I’m joined by Craig Randall, author of Trust-Based Observations, to explore how great teaching...


286. Accelerating Reading Fluency with Tim Waldron
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we dive into reading skills development with Tim Waldron, CEO of Readable English. We explore why so...


285. Instructional Audio for Equitable Classrooms with David Solomon
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we welcome David Solomon, CEO of Lightspeed Technologies, to unpack “instructional...


284. Restorative Schools, Real Accountability with Nicholas Bradford
When it comes to student behavior, punishment often gets mistaken for progress. In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with...


283. The Early Childhood Promise with Dr. Aimee E. Ketchum & Dr. Crystal Corle Loose
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we welcome Dr. Aimee E. Ketchum and Dr. Crystal Corle Loose, co-authors of The Early Childhood...


282. Place-Based Nature Learning with Christie McKelvie
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Christie McKelvie, co-founder and director of Rooted & Free Nature School, to talk...


281. Generational Learning Shifts with Jeff Utecht
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, I’m joined by Jeff Utecht, co-host of the Shifting Schools podcast and a consultant focused on...


BONUS. Changing the Education Ecosystem with Byron Sanders
Welcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually,...


BONUS. Building Students and Staff Agency with Johnna Noll
Welcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually,...


BONUS. Relationship as the Basis of Education with Jim Bailey of Rocky Tree Sky
Welcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually,...


BONUS. Supporting Individual Interests and Strengths with Steve Heath
Welcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually,...


280. Internships & Student Agency with Aya Belouadah
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore the transformative power of internships with Aya Belouadah, a college student at The Ohio...


279. Science Storytelling for Kids with Marshall Escamilla
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we welcome Marshall Escamilla, co-host and music creator for the Tumble Podcast, a show that brings...


278. Digital Citizenship & Leadership with Dr. Lisa Strohman
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Strohman, founder of Digital Citizen Academy and author of Unplugged:...


277. Student-Centered High School Transformation with Steven Sell
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Steven Sell, Assistant Director at MAP Academy, an alternative charter high school...


276. Transforming Lives Through Education with David Harris
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by David Harris, President and CEO of Christel House International, a global nonprofit...


BONUS. Learner-Centered Schools in Every State with Sonn Sam
Welcome to a bonus edition of Learning Unboxed, where we will spend two weeks revisiting innovative case studies of student-centered...


BONUS. Institute for Self Directed Learning with Tyler Thigpen
Welcome to a bonus edition of Learning Unboxed, where we will spend two weeks revisiting innovative case studies of student-centered...
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