FuturEd

Through the industrial model of schooling, it is increasingly difficult to prepare children for the real problems and opportunities of life. Fortunately new school models, based on years of research, are starting to provide a larger number of alternatives to traditional schooling.   Our guest on this episode is Dr Tyler Thigpen. Tyler runs the The Forest School outside of Atlanta, and co-founded the Institute for Self-Directed Learning. Tyler also teaches graduates at the University of Pennsylvania and co-founded Transform Teaching which is based at Harvard.    This is the final episode of the series. Enjoy!   Hosted by Peter Croft. Music by Joseph McDade.

In many industries, such as sports and the military, the stakes are particularly high. Leaders need to be able to teach and train their people at a rapid pace, as well as have a solid grasp on the progress of each individual. In this episode we discuss a new venture that is helping hundreds of organizations train their people faster and more effectively, while at the same time providing real time analytics.   Our guest on this episode is Andrew Powell. Andrew co-founded Learn to Win, an app based on the science of cognitive learning.   Hosted by Peter Croft. Music by Joseph McDade.

The way college is experienced is rapidly changing. For many, four-year college is difficult or even impossible. Though there are many reasons for this, this is often due to cost. In this episode we discuss a new model for students to pursue a college degree, while at the same time earning a living, gaining work experience and receiving work counseling.    Our guest on this episode is Oscar Wang. Oscar founded College Together and has helped many students to graduate faster, with less debt and better prepared for the world of work.    Hosted by Peter Croft. Music by Joseph McDade.

Many parents are not happy with their choice of local public school and want an alternative to homeschooling. Others travel or move a lot, cannot afford high quality private brick and mortar schools, or simply like the model offered by a specific school. In this episode we discuss a school that is entirely delivered and administered online. Our guest on this episode is Bob Donaldson. Bob founded Wilson Hill Academy, a classical online school.  Hosted by Peter Croft. Music by Joseph McDade.

Making career decisions can be confusing for children. In addition, it is difficult for them to 'test-drive' different options. In this episode we discuss a new way in which students can simulate career decisions in an interactive way. The program has been adopted by thousands of school districts across the US. Our guest on this episode is Joe Belsterling. Joe started MajorClarity after a unique college experience opened his eyes to the high opportunity cost of exploring career options.  Hosted by Peter Croft. Music by Joseph McDade.

This episode is packed with insights from someone who has done has done deep research on many of the elite British schools (known as Public Schools) and has rare insight into their histories, philosophies and collective impact. Our guest on this episode is David Turner. David has also written several books including the main subject of this episode, The Old Boys; The Decline and Rise of the Public School. Hosted by Peter Croft. Music by Joseph McDade.

This episode features is packed with insights from two people who constantly interact with a number of stakeholders; parents, students, colleges, graduate schools, and K-12 schools.  Our guests on this episode are Lee Elberson of Clayborne Education, a tutoring company that primarily focuses on preparation for college admissions tests, and John Failla of Trilogy Mentors, a tech company that provides a platform for tutoring companies. Hosted by Peter Croft. Music by Joseph McDade.

This episode is packed with insights from someone who has been at the cutting edge of the Higher Ed space for more than 10 years during a period of rapid change. Our guest on this episode is Josh Pierce. Josh founded Socratic Ventures, a Venture Capital/Private Equity firm focussed on patiently building companies that meet deep needs in Higher Education. Hosted by Peter Croft. Music by Joseph McDade.