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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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275. Playful Learning with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor
We’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...
2 min read


274. Innovative Urban Learning with Kalimah Fergus Ayele
What if your city was your classroom? In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we meet Kalimah Fergus Ayele, Head of the New York City campus...
1 min read


273. Summer Learning Through Outdoor Joy with Lisa Gitelson
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore the powerful intersection of summer camp and education with Lisa Gitelson, CEO of the...
1 min read


272. Reimagining EdTech and Data with Chris Hull
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we dive into the transformative power of data in education with Chris Hull, former educator and...
1 min read


271. Transforming Education Through Teaming with Nick Salmon, Mar Cano Mesa, and Erin O’Reilly
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we're joined by Nick Salmon, Mar Cano Mesa, and Erin O’Reilly, co-authors of TeamEd, a...
2 min read


270. Revolutionizing Math Education with Dr. Aditya Nagrath
Math anxiety holds many students back, but what if we could change the way they experience mathematics? In this episode of Learning...
2 min read


269. AI as a Positive Disruptor in Education with Jose Moreno
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education with Jose Moreno, founder and...
1 min read


268. Jazz Lab & STEM with Stephanie Matthews
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore the transformative power of jazz in education with Stephanie Matthews, Executive Director...
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267. Empowering Kids: Rethinking Grades and Stress with Ned Johnson
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we sit down with Ned Johnson, co-author of “The Self-Driven Child” and “What Do You Say?”. Ned’s...
1 min read


266. Leading with Paws: Empowering Students Through Unconventional Support with Kim Wilson
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore how Ferris, a facility dog at Upper Arlington High School, is transforming inclusion and...
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265. Redefining Student Success: The Portrait of a Graduate Movement with Shannon King
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we dive into the transformative power of the Portrait of a Graduate with Shannon King, Chief...
2 min read


264. Building a Better School System: The Vision for a Common Global Diploma with Carmela Fleury
What if education worked for every child, no matter where they lived or how they learned? In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we welcome...
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263. Designing with Kids, Not for Kids with Dave Hersh
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Dave Hersh, the CEO of InTandem, a groundbreaking organization connecting youth...
1 min read


262. Reimagining Education: Purpose, Agency, and the PEAK Model with Kapono Ciotti
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we have the privilege of delving into the personal journey of Kapono Ciotti, CEO of the Pacific...
2 min read


261. Gamifying Life Skills: How CoLab is Transforming Education with Play with Alan Tang
In this episode of Learning Unboxed, we’re joined by Alan Tang, co-founder of Collaboration Laboratory (CoLab), an award-winning online...
1 min read


260. Latest Trends in Education Doctoral Research with Maggie Broderick
Dr. Maggie Broderick is the Dissertation Chair in the Department of Teacher Education at National University. National University has...
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259. Root Causes of Chronic Absenteeism with Amber Humm Patnode
Amber Humm Patnode has spent over a decade researching the root causes of chronic absenteeism and how to address them effectively. She...
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258. Math Class as Computer Science Class with Chris Orban
What if instead of pushing every high schooler into Algebra 2, we let them choose a math route that focused more on data science and...
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257. Industrial Partnerships as Positive Disrupters with Kasondra Wilson
Kasondra Wilson was a first generation college student and now works at one of the top consulting firms in the world, Deloitte. She knows...
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