Independent Thinking by Tilton School

This summer, Tilton School evolved the summer read into an all-school Summer Learning Experience. The reasons for this shift were numerous and related to the personalized programming that Tilton offers to its students.12th-Grade/PG Level Leader Ellissa Popoff, student Alex ‘21, and Academic Dean Mike Landroche discuss the evolution of the summer learning experience.

Alumnus Mark Condodemetraky ‘91, P'17 gives some advice to students and families on transferring the skills learned at Tilton School to real life. He transferred these skills into his own small business, although it wasn't until later that he realized the lessons and skills he learned at age 16 were ones he still uses today.

Executive Director of the Future of Learning Julie Wilson discusses educational and institutional change, why it's necessary and why educators will need to reevaluate the way they teach. https://www.the-ifl.org/

Freshman Grade Level Leader Eliza Smith talks about the redesign of the 9th-grade curriculum at Tilton School and why it needs to be done in tune with the changing needs of adolescents.

Thought leader Grant Lichtman tackles educational change and tells us where he sees the educational landscape changing.http://www.grantlichtman.com/

Tilton School's Digital Communications Specialist Sarah O’Neill speaks to the impact social media and screen time has on the adolescent experience.

The number of teens suffering from anxiety has increased dramatically in the last 15 years and is still on the rise. School Counselor Angela Juurlink discusses anxiety, it’s prevalence in our world today and how parents can help. Resourceshttps://www.lynnlyonsnh.com/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/11/magazine/why-are-more-american-teenagers-than-ever-suffering-from-severe-anxiety.html

Tilton School's Director of Innovation and Teaching Shannon Parker discusses happiness and confidence–who controls it, how you learn it and why it’s important.

English faculty member Megan Killigrew talks with host Mike Landroche about the detoxification of a grade mindset and why grade achievement goals are harmful to the learning process.https://www.alfiekohn.org/article/case-grades/

Independent Thinking is a podcast by Tilton School for parents and educators of teens, where we tackle big questions about how to best help adolescents navigate their high school years, unlock their potential, and prepare for an ever-changing (and ever-challenging) world. Expect to hear new perspectives on educating and supporting today’s teens in an ever-changing world.