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The Evolution of PAST Foundation
Phase II of the PAST Innovation Lab In the 22 years PAST Foundation has been in existence, adaptation, innovation, and evolution have...
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154. Getting Stronger Engagement Through Gamification with Shawn Young
Shawn Young is the co-founder and CEO of Classcraft, an innovative platform that helps educators make learning meaningful and motivate...
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Learning Unboxed: Hacking School, part 2
By Annalies Corbin, PAST Foundation Well before educators and industry were talking about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and...
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153. Getting Real-World Career Education Though Pathway Programs with Erika Reeves & Shirish Pa
One of the main goals of education is to prepare our kids for the future, and that often means preparing them for a career. A great way...
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Bonus: Special Edition: Annalies Corbin – Hacking School
In this special issue of Learning Unboxed, we are kicking off a multi-part series we call “Hacking School.” The disruption caused by the...
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152. Creating Immersive Art Experiences that Spark Creativity with Allyson Lupovich
Art is such a powerful way to expand our creativity and explore unique ways of thinking, but the traditional art world can be uninspiring...
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Learning Unboxed: Hacking School, part 1
By Annalies Corbin, PAST Foundation The disruption in education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic brought to light many long-standing...
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151. Giving Students Career Experience with Internships with Tammy Cooper
High school internship programs can be a fabulous experience for students and, when done well, are incredibly productive for all parties...
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150. Take Location-Based Learning Into Your Own Hands with Anne-Marie Gilliland
Travel is a wonderful thing, and so much learning can happen while doing it. Creating opportunities for learning takes a lot of work...
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149. Raising Our Teens Into Thriving Adults with Traci Bakenhaster
How do we get our kids through childhood and teenage years to adulthood? The world is changing rapidly, and that’s leaving young adults...
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PAST Partners with Ohio Afterschool Network to Expand Community Reach
The PAST Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with the Ohio Afterschool Network (OAN). Established in 2003, OAN is the only...
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148. Learning About Nature is in Our Nature with Jess Kaknevicius
How do we create good stewards of Mother Nature from a young age and give our kids a well-rounded education—while having fun? Jessica...
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147. Giving Kids an Urban Farming Education with Jim Bruner
Food is essential to our lives, but kids rarely get a chance to understand where it comes from – or how to participate in the process....
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146. How One Stone Empowers Students to Become Better Leaders
When given trust and resources, students can do some incredible things. One Stone is a student-led and directed nonprofit that makes...
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145. Improving Mathematic Instruction for Middle Schoolers with Elly Blanco-Rowe
Elly Blanco-Rowe is an expert in K-8 mathematics, with over 20 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and school leadership. We’re...
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144. Preparing Our Kids to Become Leaders of the Future with Michael Trezza
High school is a critical age for students. As our kids’ social lives expand, it can be harder to keep them interested in learning. And...
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143. How Kids Can Become Inventors with Dominic Wilcox & Mark Muzzin
Little Inventors is a creative education organization that inspires imagination by taking young peoples’ amazing ideas seriously. Dominic...
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PAST Receives $3,000,000 Grant from Battelle to Fund The STEM Identity Project
The PAST Foundation is the proud recipient of a $3,000,000 three-year Battelle grant that will impact and expand the formation of...
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142. Helping Entrepreneurs Reach Educators with Josh Chernikoff
Today’s guest has had a remarkable journey in the innovation and entrepreneurship space within education. His name is Josh Chernikoff and...
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141. Developing a New Generation of Environmental Stewards with Megan Karch
They offer a variety of immersive programs throughout the Seattle region to help children, educators, and community members deepen their...
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