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Learning Unboxed


184. Unlocking Essential Skills with Fab Labs: A Deep Dive with Michael Stone
Join us to learn more about the importance of tracking data to refine educational models and make more informed choices.
2 min read


183. Transforming Education with an Eye For Sustainability with Trevor Soponis
Dr. Trevor Soponis is the Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Sustainable Learning Projects, a lifelong education professional with...
1 min read


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...
1 min read


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...
1 min read


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...
1 min read


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,...
1 min read


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...
1 min read


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...
1 min read


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...
1 min read


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...
1 min read


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,...
1 min read


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...
1 min read


162. Preparing Kids for Life Through Playing Chess with Elliott Neff
When we can use entertaining games as amazing educational tools, everyone wins. It’s clear that the game of chess can lead to some...
1 min read


161. Taking Education Outdoors to Connect with Nature with Matthew Schlein
When we spoke to members of The Willowell Foundation, Jen Olson & Tasha Ball, about the Wren’s Nest, we realized there’s so much more to...
1 min read


160. Teaching STEAM Skills Through Esports with Gerald Solomon & Kevin Brown
There’s a lot to learn by taking the time to understand things that kids are invested in, even if it doesn’t seem to relate to education....
1 min read


Bonus: Special Edition: Annalies Corbin – Hacking School Pt. 4
In previous parts of Hacking School, we’ve taken a look at our education system, the role it’s played, and what could happen if we allow...
1 min read


159. Bringing Social Emotional Learning to Classrooms with Bridget Durkan Laird
If the role of school is to prepare students for their adult lives, then academics are only a part of what they need to learn. We’re...
1 min read


158. How STEM Education Serves Students in Their Future Careers with Sam Crews, Mar Lin, and Camryn
We’re speaking to a number of people from one of Ohio’s leading STEM schools, the National Inventors Hall of Fame School, including Sam...
1 min read


157. Bringing Hands-On High-Tech Education to Everyone with Nikil Ragav
Many schools are excited by the idea of collaborative maker spaces, putting large amounts of funding into getting them built. But once...
1 min read


Bonus: Special Edition: Annalies Corbin – Hacking School Pt. 3
With a wicked problem in mind, choosing relevant issues tied to a school, a community partnership, technical apprenticeship, or...
1 min read
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