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Presented by the Robertson Center-- a gathering place for believers in the power of public education -- Extraordinary will bring forth a series of conversations on the present and future of schools. Together with some of the boldest, most influential lead

The Robertson Center, Wonder Boy Audio


    • Apr 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Extraordinary

    The Lab Table: Engineering Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 19:38


    Ask yourself, what do I touch that is not engineered? Engineering is all around us, so it's often taken for granted. In this bonus episode listen to Leader of 3-12 Science Content Design, Joey Powell discuss what Engineering Design is, and how you and your scholars are also engineers!Resources from this episode:SA Image of Engineering Design: [https://bit.ly/3vHTz98](https://bit.ly/3vHTz98]

    The Lab Table: Inquiry Instruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 28:53


    Grab a seat at The Lab Table, a podcast for Success Academy educators to hear directly from content designers about the purpose of our new science curriculum and deepen their intellectual preparation. We're thrilled to share this bonus episode about inquiry instruction. Have questions or want to learn more? Reach out to the Robertson Center https://robertsoncenter.successacademies.org/

    The Lab Table: Anchoring Phenomena

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 20:30


    Grab a seat at The Lab Table, a podcast for Success Academy educators to hear directly from content designers about the purpose of our new science curriculum and deepen their intellectual preparation. We're thrilled to share this bonus episode about “Anchoring Phenomena” that drives at inquiry. To find out more about Success Academy's science program, check out the Education Institute or reach out to the Robertson Center team!

    Mindfulness Meditation in Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 27:17


    Jenny Bevill, Founder of Happy Heart Teachers, discusses the benefits of mindfulness meditation and how it can impact both teacher and student outcomes.Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

    Spotting & Supporting Kids In Crisis: Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 37:14


    Jacob Ham, Associate Professor of The Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai joins a panel of experts to discuss ways to support children in crisis and how to help them cope with trauma. Panelists include Peter Brown, Associate Director of Crisis Support and Prevention at Success Academy, Stephen Powell, Chief Program and Partnerships Officer at National Cares Mentoring Movement and Bonnie Loughner, Assistant Vice President of the School and Community Impact Program at the New York Foundling.Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

    Spotting & Supporting Kids in Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 27:13


    Jacob Ham, Associate Professor of The Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai sat down with Peter Brown, Associate Director of Crisis Support and Prevention at Success Academy, to discuss how to support children who've experienced trauma and help them heal.Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

    The Equity Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 53:36


    Mario Shaw, Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Profound Gentlemen, sat down with Sharif El-Mekki, CEO of The Center for Black Educator Development, to discuss the importance of teacher diversity and creating equitable spaces for educators of color. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

    The Power of Poetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 30:11


    World renowned poet Joshua Bennett joins Elisa New, creator of Poetry in America, and Eva Moskowitz, Founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, to discuss the role of poetry in schools and the crucial impact it can have on student outcomes. Extraordinary is produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

    An Author's Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 15:21


    Celebrated children's author Derrick Barnes shares the story of his journey to becoming a writer and how his teachers empowered him.Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio. Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman. Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa. 272634

    Teach the Babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 28:23


    David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), discusses the state of the education system, what he learned as a kindergarten teacher, and calls on educators to help make the change. Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio.  Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman.  Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

    The Power of Books with Dhonielle Clayton and Tiffany James

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 23:08


    Acclaimed YA author Dhonielle Clayton and Tiffany James of the New York Public Library discuss the importance of diverse, engaging, high-quality books.Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center, with production by Stephen LaRosa and Joseph Fridman of Wonder Boy Audio.Hosting and editing by Joseph Fridman.Original composition and mixing by Stephen LaRosa.

    Introducing Extraordinary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 0:25


    Produced by Samantha Williams and her team at the Robertson Center in New York CityOutside production by Joseph Fridman and Stephen LaRosa of Wonder Boy AudioHosting by Joseph FridmanComposition by Stephen LaRosa 

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