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Meet Jeff Schneider, Teaching & Learning Innovator (Digital Desperado)
Jeff Schneider, affectionately known as Slim, shared his extensive background in education, including his 31-year career as a teacher,...
3 min read


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:...
2 min read


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...
1 min read


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...
2 min read


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...
2 min read


AI Literacy: A Must-Have Skill for Future Success
By Jeff Schneider, PAST Foundation Teaching & Learning Innovator | <4 min read. Introduction By combining transdisciplinary,...
4 min read


AI is Giving Teachers "Superpowers" and Shifting Their Role to Facilitators of Personalized Learning
By PAST Foundation Staff | a 5.5 min read Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education, not by replacing...
4 min read


Less Prep, More Impact: Making AI Work For You And Your Students
By Jeff Schneider, PAST Foundation Teaching & Learning Innovator | a 4-minute read Future-Ready Classrooms Start with Future-Ready...
5 min read


AI: The New Electricity Powering Education - Unlocking Transformation in STEM
By Jeff Schneider, PAST Foundation Teaching & Learning Innovator | <5 min read. Image generated using Ideogram.ai from the prompt:...
4 min read


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...
2 min read


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


Learner-Centered Ecosystems: Cultivating Webs of Career-Connected Learning at the PAST Foundation
We’re excited to bring you the latest installment in Education Reimagined’s Learner-Centered in Focus film series! This short film...
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...
2 min read


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
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