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Learning Unboxed Show Notes
182. Building Connections and Solving Challenges at STEM Games with Josip Torić
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we're diving into the exciting world of STEM Games with Josip Torić, the Director of Sports at STEM...
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181. The Future of Fiber Optics: Exploring Career Paths in Fusion Splicing w/ Wesley, Quin & Patrick
Today's episode is a special takeover, hosted by Ibrahim Aly, a Metro High School junior participant in the PAST Foundation's Workforce...
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180. Learning by Doing: The Importance of Professional Learning Communities with Bo Ryan
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, our guest is Bo Ryan, the principal of Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary Magnet School in...
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179. From Denmark to Silicon Valley: Building Bridges for Innovation w/ Josefine Strandgaard & Allan
We're taking you on a virtual journey to Denmark, where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront. Our special guests today,...
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178. Unlocking the Power of Social and Emotional Learning with David Adams
Are we doing enough to prepare our children for the future? As the world becomes increasingly complex, academic success alone is no...
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177. Teaching Students with a Focus on Mastery in Education with Marcy Raymond
Today, we have Marcy Raymond joining us, an innovative educator in the STEM space. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because Marcy was...
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176. Patching the Leaky Pipeline & Empowering STEM Identity with Dr. Mandy Smith
Dr. Mandy Smith is the Director of Research at PAST Foundation. She has a wealth of experience in the K-12 education system, including...
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175. Opening Yourself Up to Fellowship Opportunities with Kelly Preheim
Kelly Preheim has done incredible work as a teacher, but she knows it's important to push herself to step out of her comfort zone. In...
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174. Be the One: Creating Safe Spaces for Trauma Recovery with Dawn Heideman & Carla Hegyi
Dawn Heideman and Carla Hegyi are the founders of Be the One, a program aiding at-risk youth in schools in the central Ohio region, both...
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173. Spreading Financial Education Through Student-Led App Development with Tiffany Marr
Financial empowerment is incredibly important for those who want to manage their wealth properly, and it’s critical for students to get a...
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172. Advocating for Equality & Inclusion Through Legislation with Carla Neely
Carla Neely is currently a fifth and sixth grade science and computer science teacher at Warner Girls’ Leadership Academy for the...
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171. Getting Hands-On Animal Education at Your Local Zoo with Rebecca Morningstar
Rebecca Morningstar has been teaching animal science and zoo management courses at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Michigan since 2013....
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170. Learning Through Failure & Mastery with Tony Wagner
Tony Wagner is a globally-recognized expert who is currently a senior research fellow at the Learning Policy Institute founded by Linda...
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169. Diving Into the Montessori Education Method with Hannah Baynham & Melanie Thiesse
You can’t talk about rethinking education for long without hearing Montessori come up. In fact, several past guests on the show have...
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168. Making Education Feel Magical with Buddy Berry
Buddy Berry is the superintendent of Eminence Independent Schools, a rural district with approximately 850 students located 400 miles...
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167. Turning Kids to Artists, Designers & Change Agents with Jason Blair
Our traditional school system has always grouped students by age, but we’re coming to see the benefits of mixed-age learning. When you...
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166. Rebuilding Education from the Ground Up with Nathan Gorsch and Katie Flanagan
We know that the modern school wasn’t designed for education and that it’s woefully inadequate at meeting the needs of today’s students...
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163. What to Do When Teachers Feel Like Quitting with Bill Manchester
Anyone will tell you: Teaching is hard. But when we have teachers who are good at their jobs but are feeling that struggle, how can they...
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165. Using Internships to Spur Interest in STEM Careers with Nikki Stancampiano
One of the best ways to empower students with the life skills they’ll need as adults is to entrust them with solving challenging,...
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164. When We Trust Kids, Amazing Things Happen with Gever Tulley
We believe kids learn best through experience. But what happens when we start holding our young ones back in a misguided attempt at...
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