Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran

In Episode 56, we are critically unpacking the 'I do, we do, you do' teaching model in the maths classroom. Plus, why productive struggle is a must for our students in maths, and why you should start Fraction Talks in your classroom. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/56 Listen to more of my Maths-related chats with Marian Dingle, Jenna Laib, and Margarita Breed at https://pushingtheedge.org/teaching-maths Listen to more of my Social Justice-focused chats at https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. Thanks for listening and your support. Please share this episode with your teacher friends.

In Episode 55, is it an A (top mark), B, C or D mark? The ever-present challenges of grading students' work in maths. Plus, how we inadvertently signify to students to stop thinking. Also how to support students to move from additive to multiplicative thinking. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/55. Listen to more of my Maths-related chats with Marian Dingle, Jenna Laib and Margarita Breed at https://pushingtheedge.org/teaching-maths Listen to more of my Social Justice-inspired chats at https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. Thanks for listening and your support. Please share this episode with your teacher friends.

In Episode 54, how can we challenge Eurocentrism in the maths classroom and value Indigenous knowledge? Plus, how can we use graphs to explore social justice issues, and cultivate mathematical thinking with all our students. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/54. Listen to more Maths and Social Justice chats with Marian Dingle and Margarita Breed at https://pushingtheedge.org/teaching-maths Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. Follow me on Twitter @GregBCurran. I'd love to hear what you think of my chat with Jenna. Please share it widely. Thank you for listening and your support.

In Episode 53, taking the emphasis off the answer in maths, focusing on building meaning and connections rather than remembering rules, and using low floor, high ceiling rich maths tasks. Plus, we have lots of maths teaching resources to share. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/53 Check out my maths focused chats and blogposts, https://pushingtheedge.org/maths Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. I'm @GregBCurran on Twitter. Let me know what you think of my chat with Margarita. And please share it widely. Thanks for listening and your support.

In Episode 52, how do our families mathematise us? How does the maths in our lives compare to maths at school? And why are our cultures so important in maths classrooms? Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/52. Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. I'm @GregBCurran on Twitter. I'd love to hear what you think of my chat with Marian. Please share it widely. Thanks for listening and your support.

In Episode 51, young people are engaging with literature in ways that are quite different to prior generations. We’ll explore young adult fiction that reflects our students' lives, issues, and worlds. We'll also challenge the traditional literary canon along the way. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/51 Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. I'm @GregBCurran on Twitter. I'd love to hear what you think of my chat with Julia. And please share it widely. Thanks for listening and your support.

In Episode 50, a chat with long-time LGBTI human rights activist Rodney Croome. We explore the lessons learnt from the early campaigns to legalise homosexuality, unpack why personal stories are key, and small target strategies a mistake. Plus we zero in on the dangers of the 'religious freedom' movement. Further information and links for my chat with Rodney Croome, can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/50. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in Challenging Times, https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up Listen to more LGBTIQ related episodes and blog-posts at https://pushingtheedge.org/glbti There's also many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders to listen to, in our 'Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran' podcast archive, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed our chat and found it useful, please share it with others. Thanks for listening and your support.

In Episode 49, making our schools' sites of liberation and resistance. Plus challenging the dominant narratives that blame individual students whilst giving scant attention to the social justice, and structural issues impacting on them. Further information and links for my chat with Benjamin Doxtdator, can be found here, pushingtheedge.org/49. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in Challenging Times, https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up There's also many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders to listen to, in my podcast archive, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed our chat and found it useful, please share it with others. Thank you.

In Episode 48, we explore teaching in a western suburbs school, where students often face bigotry, and negative stereotyping based on their race, their religious beliefs, and the suburbs they live in. We examine how their teacher who grew up in the same suburb, supports them to talk through and write about their lives; as well as teaching them about the complexities of being Muslim. Further information and links for this chat with Amra Pajalic can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/48. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in Challenging Times, https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up And check out the 'Pushing The Edge' podcast archive featuring many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed our chat or found it useful, please share it. Thanks so much.

In Episode 47, fitting in and assimilation in predominantly white spaces. Plus, how to make your physical education classes more inclusive and fair. Further information and links for this chat with Sherri Spelic, can be found here - https://pushingtheedge.org/47. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in Challenging Times - https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up Also, listen to Season 4: Making Physical Education and Sports More Inclusive - https://PushingTheEdge.org/sports Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode.  And if you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, tell others about it and share it.

In Episode 46: how Rainbow Kids are actively campaigning for their LGBTIQ families' rights, and how schools can better support them. Also, why personal stories are key to changing hearts and minds in the battle for human rights.  Further information and links for my chat with Felicity Marlowe, can be found here - https://pushingtheedge.org/46. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in These Challenging Times - https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up For more of my LGBTIQ posts and episodes, check out - https://pushingtheedge.org/glbti Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please tell others about it and share it. Thank you.

In Episode 45, dual language English teacher, Victor Martinez didn’t see many other Latinx students like himself in college and he wants it to be different for his students. We discuss opportunities and attitudes, along with bringing the lived experiences of his students and their families, however harsh they may be, into the classroom. Also why do Victor’s students prefer to speak English rather than Spanish, and how does he challenge this. Further information and links for my chat with Victor Martinez, can be found here - pushingtheedge.org/45. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in These Challenging Times. There's also many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders to listen to, check them out here. Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please tell others about it and share it. Thank you.

In Episode 44, how the hostile political climate around immigration impacts on students and their families, and why we need to support students' speaking up about the day to day racism in their lives. We also explore how to be a color brave rather than a color blind teacher. And why silence around poverty and racism is oppressive Further information and links for my chat with Rosa Perez-Isiah, can be found here - pushingtheedge.org/44. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in These Challenging Times. We've also got many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders to listen to, check them out here. Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please tell others about it and share it. Thanks so much.

In Episode 43, parent and children's book author, Jo Hirst reveals the ups and downs of raising a trans child in an often hostile world. We explore the challenges of how to be an advocate for your child; and how schools can better support trans and gender diverse young people. Further information and links for my chat with Jo Hirst, can be found here - pushingtheedge.org/43. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in These Challenging Times. We've also got many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders to listen to, check them out here. Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of this episode. And if you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please share it. Thanks so much.

In Episode 42, becoming conscious about oppression; why we need to re-think traditional critical thinking and debating approaches in the classroom; re-thinking how we view anger about injustices perpetrated on our communities; and how to get beyond generic approaches to diversity and inclusion. For further information and links for this episode, go to pushingtheedge.org/42 Listen to more Season 5 episodes on Standing Up for Students in Challenging Times We've also got many more Social Justice-related episodes, check them out here. Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please tell others and share it. Thanks.

In Episode 41, from holding back as a teacher - to standing up and speaking out for our students and their communities; who’s present and who’s absent in our history curricula and text books? And how can we get beyond diatribe when debating social issues in the classroom? There's also our Spotlight segment where we shine a light on youth activism. For further information and episode links, go to pushingtheedge.org/41 Listen to Season 5 episodes on Standing Up for Students in Challenging Times And listen to more Social Justice-related episodes on 'Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran' podcast Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran

In Episode 40, why anti-oppressive education matters; why the concept of neutrality is problematic in education; how to create culturally responsive curricula; and honoring our students’ histories, existence, and ways of knowing. All this plus our regular segments, Spotlight, Twists and Turns, and The Right Track. For further information and episode links, go to pushingtheedge.org/40  Check out more episodes in this current season, Standing Up for Students in Challenging Times. And listen to more Social Justice-related episodes on Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran. Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran

In this episode, standing up when hatred is stoked; building community through brave conversations about race; and why representation and presence matters. Here we talk hiring more black teachers, as well as The Black Panther and A Wrinkle in Time. Plus we shine a light on a civil rights lawyer from the 1950’s and 1960’s, and Val rethinks her views on country music. For further information and links, go to pushingtheedge.org/39 Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran Listen to more Social Justice episodes on Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran

In this episode, we focus on a soccer team in the western suburbs of Melbourne Australia. A team made up almost entirely of new arrivals and refugees from the Horn of Africa. Our guest studied this team, its players and families over a 3 year period. And we'll be unpacking his key discoveries. In particular, how the players' construct their identities, their sense of place, and belonging to their new country through soccer and sport more generally. Also how the young women are resisting narrow & discriminatory views of femininity AND creating their own sports spaces. Plus how sports clubs are serving their entire communities using strengths or assets-based approaches to drive change. For full show-notes go to: http://pushingtheedge.org/sports Episode 38 - Quick-Guide ▪ Ramon's emerging interest in soccer & sport ▪ The local soccer club on Ramon's doorstep ▪ The challenges of running a local soccer club - for migrants & refugees ▪ Why migrants & refugees want to be involved in a soccer club ▪ The trans-national identities of the soccer players ▪ The generational differences in attitudes towards sport (parents and children) ▪ The gendered nature of sport ▪ Developing social and cultural capital through sport ▪ How playing sport challenges ideas about 'femininity' (Bodily capital and gender) ▪ Bridging capital: facing exclusion and discrimination in sporting clubs ▪ How sports clubs are using strengths and asset-based approaches to drive change ▪ The Lightning Round: cultural mobility and sport, cultural differences, participation, gender in sport, inclusion, one way versus two way processes to change ▪ The impact on Ramon - of researching his local soccer club (realisations of white privilege) Episode Links ▪ To connect with Ramon Spaaij, and to find all the show links, go to http://pushingtheedge.org/sports/ ▪ There you'll also find resources to make your Phys Ed class and Sports Club more inclusive. Support Pushing The Edge Podcast ▪ If this episode got you thinking or inspired you - please share it, rate it, or write a short review of it in iTunes. ▪ Catch up on previous episodes in the podcast archive. ▪ Connect with me, Greg Curran, on Twitter. ▪ Thanks for listening and your ongoing support.

Warning: This episode contains language that some people may find offensive or distressing. Show Description Angie Greene's been surrounded by Professional Sport since she was a young kid. Her Pop, Frank Sedgman was a champion tennis player, her dad Russell is in the Australian Football League Hall of Fame, and her two brothers were, and are talented athletes. Their sports journeys though have been very different. Steve went on to play AFL football at the highest level for 5 years. Brent however, removed himself from team sport altogether because of the homophobic language he'd hear on the sports field and in sports environments in general. Angie saw what her brother was going through, over many years. Add in the sexism, and racism, and she didn't want to be part of sporting environments either. That was till she started, Stand Up Events, an organisation that's challenging sexual and gender discrimination in sport. For full show-notes go to: http://pushingtheedge.org/sports Episode 37 - Quick-Guide ▪ Angie introduces herself and her organisation ▪ The differing sports journeys of Angie's brothers ▪ The challenges of sports cultures ▪ Teaching sports-people about homophobia and transphobia ▪ Knowing if people are open to change ▪ The homophobia in team-sports (for Angie's dad and brothers) ▪ Why visibility of LGBTI people (in sports clubs) matters ▪ Pride, homophobia and transphobia: The response of officials ▪ St Kilda: A leading club that's supporting LGBTI people in footy ▪ Three things sports clubs can do right now - for inclusion ▪ The Lightning Round: invisibility, standing up, inclusion, equality in sport, feeling welcome in sport, and impact ▪ Why there is space for standing up for social issues in sport Episode Links ▪ To connect with Angie Greene and Stand Up Events, and to find all the show links, go to http://pushingtheedge.org/sports/ ▪ There you'll also find resources to make your Phys Ed class and Sports Club more inclusive. Support Pushing The Edge Podcast ▪ If this episode got you thinking or inspired you - please share it, rate it, or write a short review of it in iTunes - http://pushingtheedge.org/itunes/ ▪ Check out the 'Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran' podcast archive ▪ Connect with me, Greg Curran, on Twitter  ▪ Thanks for listening and your ongoing support.

In this episode, how do we go about changing the culture within sporting clubs - opening them up to the rich diversity within our communities? How do we deal with sexism, the ableism, the racism, the homophobia and transphobia that puts off so many of us? And what about all the emphasis on the 'economics' and 'market share' - as reasons for change. Isn't there a 'social justice' case for change? Well our guest has plenty of insights into these areas - having studied sporting clubs up close as a researcher and participant. Ryan Storr is a PhD researcher and co-founder of Proud2Play, an Aussie organisation designed for anyone who ever thought there was no place for them in sporting environments. For full show-notes go to: http://pushingtheedge.org/sports Episode 36 - Quick Guide ▪ Ryan introduces himself ▪ Why inclusion in sport matters ▪ Does having skills = acceptance in sport? ▪ Why did Ryan hide his sexuality - when playing sport? ▪ Why does being open about who you are matter? ▪ What might inclusion in a sporting club look like? ▪ Getting beyond limited definitions of diversity - in sports clubs ▪ How passionate individuals are driving change in sports clubs ▪ Strategies used to drive change in sports clubs ▪ How prizing ability and competition affects young people's participation in sport ▪ The challenges for volunteers in terms of driving change in sports clubs ▪ The Lightning Round: inclusion, valuing diversity, volunteering, and competition ▪ How Ryan's research has affected him Episode Links ▪ To connect with Ryan and Proud2Play, plus find all the show links, go to http://pushingtheedge.org/sports/ ▪ There you'll also find resources to make your Phys Ed class and Sports Club more inclusive. ▪ Listen to Episode 32 where James Lolicato talks about Proud2Play, an organisation he co-founded with Ryan - http://pushingtheedge.org/32/ Support Pushing The Edge Podcast ▪ If this episode got you thinking or inspired you - please share it, rate it, or write a short review of it in iTunes - http://pushingtheedge.org/itunes/ ▪ Check out the 'Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran' podcast archive. ▪ Connect with me, Greg Curran, on Twitter.  ▪ Thanks for listening and your ongoing support.

In this episode, how can sport clubs open up opportunities for culturally diverse youth? How can they help them bridge the gap between their communities and mainstream sporting teams? And why should sports clubs reach out, beyond their traditional supporter base? What's in it for them and their communities? Plus, we've also got the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of participation, assumptions, leadership and community. Our guest is Sue McGill, Regional Manager of 'The Huddle' at North Melbourne Football Club, Australia. For full show-notes go to: http://pushingtheedge.org/sports/ Episode 35 Run-down ▪ Introduction to Sue and the North Melbourne Huddle ▪ The power of sport for social connections ▪ How The Huddle fosters connections for culturally diverse youth ▪ The importance of listening and the process of building trust with young people ▪ Why sporting clubs should build links to their multicultural communities ▪ What can Phys Ed teachers and Sports Coaches do to engage young people ▪ How do The Huddle teachers and coaches work with their young people? ▪ How The Huddle works against discrimination & helps foster pathways into mainstream sports teams - for its young people ▪ What does the newly started AFL Women's competition (in Australia) mean to Sue? ▪ The Lightning Round: participation, the power of sport, assumptions, re-thinking, leadership and community ▪ The power of sport as a community development vehicle Episode Links ▪ To connect with Sue and The Huddle, plus find all the show links, go to http://pushingtheedge.org/sports/ ▪ There you'll also find resources to make your sports club more inclusive. Support Pushing The Edge Podcast ▪ If this episode got you thinking or inspired you - please share it, rate it, or write a short review of it in iTunes.▪ Check out the 'Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran' podcast archive.▪ Connect with me, Greg Curran on Twitter. ▪ Thanks for listening and your ongoing support.

In this episode, we meet dancer, multi-sport athlete and wheelchair user - Sam De Leve. We explore the power of sport and sporting communities to change how disabled people see themselves, their bodies, and their possibilities in life. Also why do access, equipment, and language matter? And what makes a good sports coach? Plus you've probably heard people describing their identities as intersectional. We unpack what that means in the context of Sam's life. And in the Lightning Round we're pushing the edges of labels, intersections in identity, visibility, disruption, disability, and bodies. For full show-notes go to: http://pushingtheedge.org/sports Episode 34 - Quick Guide ▪ Sam introduces themself ▪ What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? ▪ How Sam's disability impacts on the sports they play and the protection needed ▪ The drawcard of sport for Sam ▪ The importance of being around disabled people ▪ Mistaken perceptions about people with disabilities ▪ Sam as a disabled and trans non-binary Jew ▪ What does non-binary mean? ▪ The power of language around disabilities ▪ What teachers need to be mindful of - in respect to language ▪ Defining ourselves through our disability/ies - or not ▪ A funny tale: The sprint to the door ▪ Policies that do tangible harm to the lives of people with disabilities - in the arts, sport and recreation ▪ Access, equipment and dress-codes for people with disabilities and gender diverse people ▪ Why bathroom or toilet access matters so much for gender diverse people ▪ Why being disabled in public is a radical act ▪ What Sam has learnt about themself and they body - through dance and sport ▪ What do good coaches do? ▪ The Lightning Round: access, everyday planning, labels, intersections in identity, visibility, disruption, disability, bodies. Episode Links ▪ To connect with Sam, find all the show links, AND access resources to 'Make Phys Ed and Sport More Inclusive' - go to http://pushingtheedge.org/sports Support Pushing The Edge Podcast If this episode got you thinking or inspired you - please share it, rate it, or write a short review of it in iTunes. Check out the 'Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran' podcast archive  Connect with me, Greg Curran on Twitter Thanks for listening and your ongoing support.

In this episode, how do we make Physical Education more safe and welcoming for our diverse mix of students? We tackle labels and the limitations of gender specific sports, as well as being closeted as an athlete. Also how we can help young people have a more positive view of their bodies - and what you can do right now - to make your Physical Education classes more inclusive. Then there's the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of language , lifelong participation, mental health, self-acceptance and inclusion. For full show-notes go to: http://pushingtheedge.org/sports Show Guests Grant O Sullivan and Loretta Konjarski - from Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia Episode 33 Run-down ▪ Introduction ▪ Grant introduces himself ▪ The impact of being a closeted athlete ▪ Loretta introduces herself ▪ The impact of labels and why we should challenge them ▪ The impact of homophobia and transphobia on young people's participation in sport ▪ How Physical Education teachers can make their classrooms more inclusive ▪ How we can shift beyond the status quo - in Physical Education teaching ▪ How schools are teaching physical education in more inclusive ways ▪ How sport impacts on young people's body image ▪ How we can promote a more positive body image ▪ How we can challenge those who are wedded to gender specific sports ▪ What you can do if you're looking for a more inclusive Physical Education or Sports space ▪ The Lightning Round Episode Links ▪ To connect with Loretta and Grant plus all the show links - go to http://pushingtheedge.org/sports ▪ There you'll also find loads of resources to help make your Phys Ed class or sporting club more inclusive. Plus listen to previous episodes in this Sporting season. Support Pushing The Edge Podcast ▪ If this episode got you thinking or inspired you - please share it, rate it, or write a short review of it in iTunes - http://pushingtheedge.org/itunes ▪ Check out the 'Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran' podcast archive ▪ Connect with me, Greg Curran on Twitter ▪ Thanks for listening and your ongoing support.  

In this episode, an Australian organisation that's transforming LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex) people's attitudes towards sports participation - bringing them back to the games they love. Why do so many LGBTI young people stop playing sports between 16 and 20? And what teaching strategies can we use to turn this situation around - to make physical education and sports environments more inclusive? Plus, what can you do - if you're in an unsafe, unwelcoming sports environment? There's also the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of participation, body image, pronouns and feeling welcome in sport. For full show-notes go to: http://pushingtheedge.org/sports Show Guest James Lolicato, Co-founder of Proud 2 Play Inc Episode 32 Run-down ▪ Introduction ▪ What do we know about LGBTI people and participation in sport? ▪ Why do pronouns matter - in sport? ▪ Why do LGBTI people feel unsafe in Physical Education (Phys Ed) classes or sports? ▪ Inclusive teaching strategies for Phys Ed ▪ Practices of an inclusive Phys Ed Teacher ▪ Why was Proud 2 Play set up? ▪ Why does the social-relational side matter so much in sport? ▪ What strategies work? ▪ What can you do if you're LGBTI and want to be out playing sport? ▪ The Lightning Round: Participation, body image, pronouns, feeling welcome in sport ▪ What's changed for James - in terms of how he sees sport and himself? Episode Links ▪ To connect with James, Proud 2 Play, and all the show links - go to http://pushingtheedge.org/sports ▪ There you'll also find loads of resources to help make your Phys Ed class or sporting club more inclusive. Plus listen to previous episodes in this Sporting season.   Support Pushing The Edge Podcast ▪ If this episode got you thinking or inspired you - please share it, rate it, or write a short review of it in iTunes - http://pushingtheedge.org/itunes ▪ Check out the 'Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran' podcast archive.  ▪ Connect with me, Greg Curran, on Twitter. ▪ Thanks for listening and your ongoing support.

I have a confession to make. I love footy shows. I cannot get enough of them, as they dissect seemingly every move of each game in the AFL, the Australian Football League. And yet I've always found the straight, white blokiness of most of these footy shows, problematic. Whilst there's occasional nods to diversity or diversity-related issues, they're never central to these shows. Then I discovered 'The Outer Sanctum' podcast. I took it out with me on my Friday morning walk around the neighborhood, and it's been a regular companion since then. It's a show that's defied my expectations, giving space to voices rarely heard in the mainstream sports media and consistently tackling issues of racism, sexism, and homophobia within the AFL. The Outer Sanctum Podcast fires me up. It intrigues me and draws me in. It makes me laugh. In a time, where hate-related speech dominates the landscape, it makes me happy and fills me with hope. So I was pretty stoked when I had the chance to chat to two of the hosts from the Outer Sanctum Podcast. For full Show-Notes, go to http://pushingtheedge.org/sports Show Guests Nicole Hayes and Kate Seear, two of the six hosts of The Outer Sanctum Podcast Episode 31 Run-down ▪ Kate and Nicole introduce themselves ▪ Why inclusion matters to The Outer Sanctum ▪ Getting beyond "pale, male and stale" in footy (Kim Toffoletti quote) ▪ Grassroots change: How everyday people are making their sporting clubs more inclusive ▪ Using our privilege to bring about change ▪ Kick n Coffee Community Event: Learning skills we were never taught ▪ Feeling comfortable in our skin - in sport ▪ Why a focus on relationships (with sport) is so important ▪ Why the personal is political in sport ▪ The power of independent media - for change ▪ Why listening to diverse voices is crucial - for the development of sports ▪ The Lightning Round: Inner versus outer in football, diverse voices, participation, privilege Episode Links ▪ Check out the Show Links plus 'Sports Resources with a Social Justice Edge' ▪ READ my 'Falling in and out of love with footy' post - inspired by The Outer Sanctum's 'how's your relationship with footy?' segment Support Pushing The Edge Podcast If this episode got you thinking or inspired you - please share it, rate it, or write a short review of it in iTunes. Check out the 'Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran' podcast archive. Connect with me, Greg Curran, on Twitter  Thanks for listening and your ongoing support. 

Just imagine, you're a newly arrived refugee or migrant in an unfamiliar country: your new home. How do you build your self-confidence? How do you make new friends outside your community? And how do you start to feel more like a local? For the Refugee Council of Australia, SPORT is key. It's an important bridge to the new culture But what about the language barriers and dress codes for sports? And what about the opposition or resistance, both within and outside your community? Aren't these significant hurdles to overcome? Our guest Michelle Hage, from the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, has practical insights and strategies in all these areas. Plus there's a few challenges to our presumptions along the way. We also chat about the importance of role models, and the link between diversity and growth for sports clubs. There's also the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of belonging, traditional sports, language and sport, participation, and mindset. And one last thing, Michelle's organisation The Western Bulldogs made history in 2016. They won their first Australian Football League premiership in 62 years. It was an sporting event that captivated people right across Melbourne and Victoria, highlighting the unique role that sport can play in uniting people, regardless of their differences. Episode Run-down ▪ Michelle Hage introduces herself ▪ Why making sport inclusive matters to Michelle ▪ What barriers affect refugee and migrant participation in sports and how can we overcome such? ▪ Why role-models in sport matter ▪ How we can respond to opposition or push-back ▪ The power of making friendships outside one's community ▪ We're all teachers and learners - How we can learn so much from our participants ▪ Why sports organisations should reach out to diverse communities ▪ How you can step up and lead change in sporting environments ▪ The Lightning Round - where speed and agility are key ▪ Michelle's sporting journey - the unifying power of sport Episode Links ▪ To connect with Michelle Hage and the sports programs we discussed, go to http://pushingtheedge.org/30 ▪ For Physical Education and Sports Resources - with a Social Justice edge, go to http://pushingtheedge.org/sports Support Pushing The Edge Podcast If this episode got you thinking or inspired you - please share it, rate it, or write a short review of it in iTunes - http://pushingtheedge.org/itunes Thanks for listening and your ongoing support.

It's what we want for all our students - safe schools. For some students though - school is the most unsafe place for them to be. And increasingly they're saying, 'enough is enough if our school leaders & teachers won't take action to make school safe for us we will.' In this episode of Pushing The Edge, young people taking the lead -to make their schools safer and more inclusive for same sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse students and their families. Plus, how 1 organisation, The Safe Schools Coalition of Australia is supporting these students and their teachers. We've got a swag of tips and insights so that you can join us and drive change in your school. We're also pushing the edges of normalcy, safety, voice and being an ally in another fast and furious Lightning Round. Our special guest is Roz Ward, Manager of the Safe Schools Coalition in Victoria, Australia. For full Show-Notes, go to: http://PushingTheEdge.org/29 Episode Run-Down: ▪ Why Roz pushes the edge for gender and sexual diversity in schools (1:55) ▪ The school experiences of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) students (3:10) ▪ How the perspectives of GLBTI young people has changed - substantially (4:12) ▪ How GLBTI are leading the way and changing school cultures (7:10) ▪ The themes young people are organizing around (8:35) ▪ Making connections across points of difference (9:15) ▪ Facing opposition: What's the reality here? (13:55) ▪ Getting staff and parents on board (17:15) ▪ Making connection to other forms of discrimination - strategies (19:03) ▪ How to support GLBTI young people when you don't have systemic support (21:31) ▪ How individual teachers drive change in schools (23:03) ▪ The sophistication of GLBTI young people's language and activism (26:03) ▪ What if you lack money, technology and live in a rural location? (28:38) ▪ I see you, I recognize you, I accept you: The power of teacher support (29:30) ▪ Practical teacher strategies (31:50) ▪ The Lightning Round - ally, normal, safe school, voice, and pushing the edge (35:13) ▪ Reflecting on our chat (36:07) Episode Links: ▪ Safe Schools Coalition Australia - http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org.au/ ▪ Safe Schools Coalition Australia on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SafeSchoolsAust ▪ The ground-breaking, Writing Themselves In report on same-sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse young people - https://www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs/downloads/arcshs-research-publications/WTi3.pdf ▪ MindMatters (Australia) - Mental Health teaching program and resources - http://www.mindmatters.edu.au/ ▪ All of Us - Australian Teaching Resource that supports gender diversity, sexual diversity and intersex topics - http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org.au/all-of-us ▪ GLSEN (USA)- Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Educators' Network - http://www.glsen.org/ ▪ Stonewall Training and Resources for Teachers (England and Scotland) - http://www.stonewall.org.uk/get-involved/education ▪ Minus18 Australia's largest youth-led network for gay, bisexual, lesbian and trans teens - https://minus18.org.au/ Related Podcasts: ▪ Making a Difference by not playing it safe (Part 1) - http://pushingtheedge.org/making-a-difference/ ▪ Making a Difference by not playing it safe (Part 2) - http://pushingtheedge.org/making-a-difference-part-2/ ▪ Find your voice and really connect with Jenny Moes - http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/3176934 ▪ Challenging and transforming our worlds with Nakisha Hobbs - http://pushingtheedge.org/student-activism/ Related Posts: ▪ Sometimes it's not so easy to be true to ourselves by @GregBCurran - http://pushingtheedge.org/hiding/ ▪ 5 ways to get from Survive to Thrive if you're hiding who you are by @GregBCurran - http://pushingtheedge.org/survive-to-thrive-2/ Additional Resources: The Pushing The Edge Podcast Archive: http://PushingTheEdge.org or https://goo.gl/yJAZFm Social Justice Resources: http://PushingTheEdge.org/social-justice-resources Greg Curran on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GregBCurran

  Transformative moments: The moments where you come face to face with a stark realization, that changes how you see yourself, your life and the world around you. And life from hereon - is different - if you choose to make it so. That's what happened to our guest, Justin Schleider, who comes to realize his privilege as a White, Straight, Middle Class Educator. But that's not all, we're also talking Fear: Fear of The Other. In this case, refugees seeking asylum in our countries. It's a fear that has Justin facing his own family history. And of course, we've also got the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of Money, Discomfort, Growth Mindset, and being a white educator. Plus we ponder - can we ever stop being educators? For full Show-Notes, go to: http://PushingTheEdge.org/28 Episode Run-Down: ▪ How Justin Pushes the Edge (2:09) ▪ How Justin came to branch out beyond what's normal for him (2:51) ▪ How Justin came to realize his privilege & began stepping out beyond it (6:30) ▪ Learning to keep our mouths shut (8:55) ▪ Learning, reading, conversing, and finding out more (11:24) ▪ Facing conflict online - Justin's experience and how he responded(14:10) ▪ 'One Word Fear' | Justin confronts his fear of refugees seeking asylum (18:14) ▪ Justin connects to his grandparents' story and The Holocaust(21:48) ▪ Why Justin published his post about his fear (23:03) ▪ How Justin teaches about difference in Health Classes (25:56) ▪ How reaching out beyond what's familiar has benefited Justin and his students (28:34) ▪ The Lightning Round - White Educator, Money, Discomfort, Growth Mindset, White Privilege, Ever Stop Being a Teacher (32:01) ▪ Justin's parting thoughts on the 'hidden curriculum' and teaching about difference and empathy (36:52) Related Podcasts: ▪ How to navigate social justice in the classroom with Rusul Alrubail - http://PushingTheEdge.org/13 ▪ Ending White Silence on Race in Education with Greg Michie - http://PushingTheEdge.org/26 ▪ Being a Better Ally for Social Justice with Christina Torres and Bill Ivey - http://PushingTheEdge.org/27 Episode Links: ▪ Justin Schleider on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SchleiderJustin ▪ Justin's blog - https://slowchatpe.wordpress.com ▪ Justin's article - One Word Fear - https://slowchatpe.wordpress.com/2016/01/01/one-word-fear/ ▪ Rafranz Davis - http://rafranzdavis.com ▪ Rusul Alrubail - http://www.rusulalrubail.com ▪ http://www.Tolerance.org Additional Resources: The Pushing The Edge Podcast Archive: http://PushingTheEdge.org or https://goo.gl/yJAZFm Social Justice Resources: http://PushingTheEdge.org/social-justice-resources Greg Curran on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GregBCurran

This is a special edition of Pushing The Edge. Bill Ivey and Christina Torres return to discuss: How to be ally for social justice in education. It can be quite a learning curve, filled with many questions and uncertainties. What if we want to speak up but don’t fully understand the issues, or the correct language to use? What if we slip up and say the wrong thing? Our guests have been there, believe me, and they’ve got some especially useful tips and insights to share. But that’s not all. There’s a topic I’ve been wanting to discuss for quite a while but I’ve been too scared to raise it publicly. Well finally I let it out into the world and it leads to an especially interesting discussion. For full Show-Notes, go to: http://PushingTheEdge.org/27 Episode Run-Down: ▪ Do you know what you just said? How Bill's navigates being challenged(1:41) ▪ The importance of decentering ourselves (2:23) ▪ How might we get more people on board with social justice issues (2:43) ▪ Bill's tips about participating in diverse spaces (5:18) ▪ Owning up when we're wrong - Christina Torres(8:02) ▪ An Aha Moment: Christina slips up and a students calls it out (8:43) ▪ Speaking up about something I've been too scared to mention - Greg (10:25) ▪ Christina's tips for participating in diverse spaces (14:04) ▪ Helpful Strategies to navigate unfamiliar, diverse paces (17:45) ▪ A key lesson: The work is so much more important than whether the person likes me (19:51) Related Podcasts: ▪ Teaching Students about Identity and Privilege with Bill Ivey - http://PushingTheEdge.org/25 ▪ Empowering our Students to be Change-Makers with Christina Torres - http://PushingTheEdge.org/24 ▪ Ending White Silence on Race in Education with Greg Michie - http://PushingTheEdge.org/26 Related Posts: ▪ Stand with Us for Social Justice in Education by @GregBCurran - http://PushingTheEdge.org/stand-up ▪ Tips for Making Twitter Chats more Inclusive by @GregBCurran - http://PushingTheEdge.org/26b Episode Links: ▪ Bill Ivey on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bivey ▪ Christina Torres on Twitter - https://twitter.com/biblio_phile ▪ Christina Torres' Website - https://christinatorres.org/ ▪ Jose Vilson on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheJLV ▪ Beverly Daniel Tatum - https://goo.gl/Lza0Zg ▪ Educolor Website - http://www.educolor.org/ Additional Resources: The Pushing The Edge Podcast Archive: http://PushingTheEdge.org or https://goo.gl/yJAZFm Social Justice Resources: http://PushingTheEdge.org/social-justice-resources Greg Curran on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GregBCurran

In this episode, speaking up as White Educators and challenging the silence on issues of social justice - online - and in our schools. We’re also chatting about truly seeing our students & teaching a #BlackLivesMatter curriculum. And in the Lightning Round, we’re pushing the edges of visibility, democratic ideals, bias and indoctrination. Our guest is Greg Michie, a year 7 and 8 public school teacher of Social Studies in Chicago, USA. For full Show-Notes, go to: http://PushingTheEdge.org/26 Episode Run-Down: ▪ How Greg pushes the edge for social justice (1:21) ▪ How we can keep social justice at the forefront of our teaching? (1:41) ▪ Why step outside what's familiar and comfortable to us as teachers (3:54) ▪ Why step outside the norm of silence about race, gender and sexuality in education (5:29) ▪ Challenging the silence - Centering issues of social justice in schools and online (9:09) ▪ How we can step up for social justice on Twitter? (12:26) ▪ Talking about access and equity in Tech Twitter Chats (16:05) ▪ Ending white silence: What can we do as white educators? (18:53) ▪ Truly seeing our students: A powerful moment in Greg's classroom (26:41) ▪ Teaching a #BlackLivesMatter Curriculum (30:12) ▪ Why speaking up is important - even if you think it doesn't affect your community (37:50) ▪ Feeling afraid of speaking up - what you can do (40:50) ▪ The Lightning Round - indoctrination, visibility, urban, cultural proficiency, student centered, unconscious and unexamined bias, democratic ideal (42:41) Related Posts: ▪ Not Being The Outsider by @GregBCurran - http://PushingTheEdge.org/26a ▪ Tips for Ending White Silence in Twitter Chats by @GregBCurran - http://PushingTheEdge.org/26b ▪ Stand with Us for Social Justice in Education by @GregBCurran - http://PushingTheEdge.org/stand-up ▪ What White Educators can learn from Pittsburgh's Police Chief by Greg Michie - http://goo.gl/TpvWlw ▪ Amy Winehouse, Allen Iverson and The Importance of Seeing our Students by Greg Michie - http://goo.gl/794kqE Episode Links: ▪ Greg Michie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GregoryMichie ▪ What is White Privilege - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_privilege ▪ Pondering (my) White Privilege by Shawn White - https://goo.gl/RqSxUU ▪ Ferguson (Gun-related violence and policing in the USA) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferguson_unrest ▪ Teaching about Ferguson (Class-resources) - http://www.tolerance.org/teaching-about-ferguson ▪ Michael Brown - https://goo.gl/chJVuW, Eric Garner - https://goo.gl/j1EPnp ▪ Tamir Rice - https://goo.gl/YSpCgK, Jonathan Ferrell - https://goo.gl/dMS4DV ▪ John Crawford III - https://goo.gl/MWiZio, Walter Scott - https://goo.gl/iXCnZI, Laquan McDonald - https://goo.gl/7Bo6Mo ▪ Beverly Daniel Tatum - https://goo.gl/Lza0Zg ▪ Educolor Website - http://www.educolor.org/ ▪ #BlackLivesMatter Website - http://blacklivesmatter.com/ Additional Resources: ▪ The Pushing The Edge Podcast Archive: http://PushingTheEdge.org or https://goo.gl/yJAZFm ▪ Social Justice Resources: http://PushingTheEdge.org/social-justice-resources ▪ Greg Curran on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GregBCurran

When we explore identity with our students, we often focus on single dimensions like race or ethnicity. But if we consider race, how does your gender, belief systems, or socio-economic status impact on your experiences and opportunities in life? The intersections of identity, that's the focus of this episode. And in the Lightning Round, we're Pushing The Edges of conversations about gender and race, privilege, social justice, democracy, and co-existence. Our guest is Bill Ivey. Bill is a middle-school Dean at Stoneleigh Burnham Girls' School in Western Massachussetts, USA. Bill's passionate about teaching for social justice, and the concept of intersectionality is central to much of his teaching in this area. For complete Show-Notes go to: http://PushingTheEdge.org/25 Episode Run-Down: ▪ The origin of this episode (1:07) ▪ What got Bill interested in Social Justice? (1:45) ▪ How Bill Pushes The Edge in education (4:41) ▪ What is intersectionality, why teach about it, and what got Bill interested in it? (5:17) ▪ Exploring gender identity and sexuality with students (8:03) ▪ How Bill explores intersections of identity with students - being a 'girl' (11:50) ▪ Developing class guidelines for discussing identity - exploring race (13:12) ▪ Navigating tricky situations within discussions - white privilege (14:25) ▪ Not under-estimating our students | Facing our fears about messing it up (15:19) ▪ Students are interested in 'No-Go' Topics - let's get out of their way (17:09) ▪ Discussing student designed units - Should we teach Gender? Should we teach sexuality in school? (18:05) ▪ Staff reactions to students' ideas and understandings about race and racism (19:39) ▪ The challenges in teaching about the intersections of identity (20:15) ▪ The Lightning Round - teaching gender, co-existence, conversations about race, social justice, democracy, privilege, best self, and Pushing The Edge (21:32) Episode Links: ▪ Bill Ivey on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bivey ▪ What is agnosticism? - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnosticism ▪ What is intersectionality? - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intersectionality ▪ Teaching Resources on Supporting GLBTI Youth - http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org.au/resources ▪ Information about Caitlyn Jenner - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caitlyn_Jenner ▪ What is White Privilege - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_privilege ▪ Pondering (my) White Privilege by Shawn White - https://goo.gl/RqSxUU ▪ White People Tell White People about Privilege, and That's OK by Jose Vilson et al - http://goo.gl/Xexvvi ▪ Ferguson (Gun-related violence and policing in the USA) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferguson_unrest ▪ Teaching about Ferguson (Class-resources) - http://www.tolerance.org/teaching-about-ferguson Listen to More Pushing The Edge Episodes about Identity: ▪ Making a Difference by Not Playing it Safe with Greg Curran - http://pushingtheedge.org/16 and http://pushingtheedge.org/17 ▪ Find your Voice and Really Connect with Jenny Moes - http://pushingtheedge.org/7 ▪ Activating Student Voice with Silvia Gonzalez - http://pushingtheedge.org/21

How can we support and empower students to make change happen? How can we empower them to be change-makers who challenge and transform unjust systems? Well, we've gotta dislodge and disrupt the stories of oppression and victim-hood that are so prevalent. We've gotta review and re-frame the ways we talk about ourselves and our communities. We've gotta tell stories of persistence, positivity, hope, joy and achievement. It all starts with re-thinking our business as usual in schools. And on that count we've got quite a few tips and insights to share. For complete show-notes go to: http://PushingTheEdge.org/24 Episode Run-Down: ▪ How Christina Torres Pushes The Edge (1:36) ▪ How to center social justice around students and their worlds (2:14) ▪ How Christina's students pushed back & resisted (3:38) ▪ Race: Seeing ourselves in power, in diverse roles (7:26) ▪ How to teach for student agency (10:34 & 12:27) ▪ Re-thinking how we view and talk about particular communities (11:26 & 14:47) ▪ Re-thinking how we view and talk about 'success' (16:15) ▪ Empowering students to recognize their capital (22:07) ▪ Why we need to name ourselves with empowered language (23:08) ▪ Getting beyond stories of oppression - moving toward hope, joy, persistence and possibility (25:16) >▪ Getting beyond obedience and polite 'critical thinking' (27:50) ▪ The Lightning Round - defiance, vulnerability, cultural capital, teacher-leader, agency, and advice (30:32) ▪ A Not To Be Missed Take-Away (34:56) Episode Links: ▪ Christina Torres' Blog - http://christinatorres.org/ ▪ Christina Torres on Twitter - https://twitter.com/biblio_phile ▪ The Language of Power by Christina Torres - http://goo.gl/AUu48p ▪ The United Farm Workers' Union - https://goo.gl/XS03kh ▪ The Unity Clap (Union protest tool) - https://youtu.be/CYOHnxYg50I ▪ The Giver by Lois Lowry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Giver ▪ Martin Luther King Junior - https://goo.gl/M58vW ▪ Grace Lee Boggs - https://goo.gl/4h0Jlo ▪ Student Organize, Community Activist and Educator: Xian Barrett - https://twitter.com/xianb8 ▪ Surin McGrory - Re-thinking how we view Indigenous Students - http://pushingtheedge.org/15 ▪ Educolor Resource Page - http://www.educolor.org/resources/ Listen to More Change-Maker Episodes: ▪ From Student Voice to Agency with Stephanie Thompson - http://pushingtheedge.org/23 ▪ Questioning and transforming our communities with Nakisha Hobbs - http://pushingtheedge.org/22 ▪ Activating Student Voice with Silvia Gonzalez - http://pushingtheedge.org/21 ▪ Step back and let young people take the lead with Laura Hill - http://pushingtheedge.org/8

Student voice is often spoken of within education circles. Often though it's voice with limitations or prescriptions, with adults ultimately making the decisions or limiting the amount of influence that students actually have. In this episode, we take a different route. We examine how one school in New Zealand moved from student voice to student agency. Here Maori students (for example) play an active and influential role in the life of the school. They lead training workshops with parents and carers, as well as general community consultations. They also participate as Student Ambassadors on interview panels for new teaching staff. We've also got the Lightning Round. Here Steph and I are challenged to Push The Edge on education issues in a quick and speedy manner. For complete Show-Notes go to: PushingTheEdge.org/23 Episode Run-Down ▪ How Stephanie pushes the edge in education (2:07) ▪ Tapping into our students' experiences of school (3:14) ▪ Is what we're doing making a difference? (4:15) ▪ How do we get community involved? (5:08) ▪ Bringing in the Maori community through student voice and action (6:16) ▪ How the Maori students coached the parents: helping us with our homework (7:13) ▪ How to encourage authentic student voice and student agency (8:51) ▪ How to show parents we're fair dinkum about innovation (11:24) ▪ Stepping back as teachers (12:51) ▪ Collecting student voice about writing (13:48) ▪ Actually listening to students' views: writing about motorbikes (16:01) ▪ Using student interests like soccer and football to drive our teaching (16:44) ▪ A powerful question: Who's responsible for your learning? (18:44) ▪ Students contributing to, and participating in, teacher interview panels (19:36) ▪ Working with challenging behaviours and not giving up on students (21:45) ▪ The Lightning Round - Engagement, hard questions, community, stepping back, coaching, voice, and potential (27:02) Read Steph's Reflection on this Episode ▪ Read Steph's blog-post on preparing for this episode, participating, and then listening afterward. It's a top read - http://goo.gl/qUrCmN Episode Links ▪ Stephanie Thompson on Twitter - https://twitter.com/st3ph007 ▪ Stephanie Thompson's Blog - http://fourseasonsinonekiwi.blogspot.co.nz/ ▪ Beach Haven Primary School Website - http://www.beachhaven.school.nz/ ▪ The Loss of Potential by Stephanie Thompson - http://goo.gl/b0JYf6 ▪ Brendan Spillane Bio - http://goo.gl/sXjLta ▪ Victorian Association for Restorative Justice in Schools - http://www.varj.asn.au/schools

In this episode, we explore student activism in a K to 8 elementary school. Here students are critically exploring and unpacking the issues that affect their lives and the people they care about. But that's not all - they're also coming up with Action Plans to make a difference on these issues. Issues such as street litter, gun violence, homelessness, and police violence towards their communities.   We've also got the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of teacher objectivity, standardization, achievement gaps, and being Young, strong and proud. For full show-notes, go to: PushingTheEdge.org/22 Episode Run-Down ▪ How Village Leadership Academy push the edge ▪ Exploring personal and community identity - from Kinder Grade onward (2:13) ▪ The importance of transformation in students' lives (3:03) ▪ Getting beyond feeling 'less than' (3:50) | Understanding ourselves and our worlds ▪ GLBTI students - The importance of connection (5:14) ▪ Getting beyond under-estimating young people - Exploring gender with young people (6:30) ▪ The difference between the students' community and other communities - Litter in our streets (7:30) ▪ Student Activism in education | The role of education (10:20) ▪ Teachers as allies to students (13:25) ▪ They don’t know about - They shouldn’t know about (15:24) ▪ The Information Model and African-American and Latino young people (16:47) ▪ Dealing with the realities of students’ lives (18:08) ▪ The practice of education and ignorance - Teaching world history (20:35) ▪ The benefits of critical literacy for students (22:19) ▪ From feeling powerless to powerful - A 3rd Grader's story about homelessness (26:01) ▪ Navigating society after being in a social-activist focused class (31:05) ▪ Explicitly talking about Code Switching with students (34:35) ▪ Exploring police brutality towards transgender African-American women (39:10) ▪ The Lightning Round - Teacher objectivity - Achievement Gap - Young, Strong and Proud - Standardization - Student Leadership - Adult Allies - Defying The Odds - Pushing The Edge (40:09)   Episode Links  ▪ Nakisha Hobbs on Twitter - https://twitter.com/VLA_Principal ▪ Village Leadership Academy Website - http://www.vlacademy.org/ ▪ Why every Education Leader in America needs to talk to William Jackson by Kendra Racouillat - http://goo.gl/9dt2EG ▪ Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Website - http://www.chicagohomeless.org/     Related Pushing The Edge Podcasts ▪ Activating student voice with Silvia Gonzalez (who works in Nakisha's school) - PushingTheEdge.org/22 ▪ Shake up your beliefs and values with Erin Stevenson - PushingTheEdge.org/3 ▪ Find your voice and really connect with Jenny Moes - PushingTheEdge.org/7 ▪ How to navigate social justice issues in the classroom with Rusul Alrubail - PushingTheEdge.org/13 ▪ Shaking up our mindsets about Indigenous Students with Surin McGrory - PushingTheEdge.org/15 ▪ Making a Difference by Not Playing it Safe with Greg Curran (Part 1 and Part 2) - PushingTheEdge.org/17 and PushingTheEdge.org/18   Social Justice Organizations ▪ http://www.teachersforjustice.org/ - Chicago ▪ http://www.edliberation.org/resources- New York ▪ http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org.au/resources ▪ http://www.educolor.org/

In This Episode: finding and understanding ourselves through our stories; the links between language and autonomy; re-framing assessment in ways that work for our students; and playing the game - or at least critically playing it.   My guest is Silvia Gonzalez, a teacher-artist who works primarily with black and Latino young people in Chicago, USA.  Episode Run-Down How Silvia pushes the edge Empowerment and identity Centering our students' stories | Finding a place to be who you are Visibility and Invisibility | Toning down in the classroom Sharing our stories Critical interrogation and diverse perspectives Continual learning and researching as a teacher Actively engaging with our students and their communities Negotiating the pull towards standards whilst meaningfully engaging with the real issues in students' lives The power of language and systems of power Comfort, discomfort and accountability Transparency and critically 'playing the game' The Lightning Round Being open to our students' stories: 2 examples Links for People and Issues Mentioned in this Episode Silvia Gonzalez- Website - Instagram Cherri Moraga and Gloria Anzaldua - 'This Bridge Called My Back', 'Making Face, Making Soul -Haciendo Caras (books) Favianna Rodriguez - 'Migration is Beautiful' Related Pushing The Edge Podcasts For more social-justice themed episodes, listen to: Episode 3: Shake up your beliefs and values with Erin Stevenson Episode 7: Find your voice and really connect with Jenny Moes Episode 13: How to navigate social justice issues in the classroom with Rusul Alrubail Episode 15: Shaking up our mindsets about Indigenous Students with Surin McGrory Episodes 17 and 18: Making a Difference by Not Playing it Safe with Greg Curran (Part 1 and Part 2)

In this episode, getting our students excited about science: tapping into and growing their sense of wonder and awe about the world around them, and supporting them to collaborate on the topics and issues they care about. Plus, how to get others on board with your ‘out -there’ ideas. And in the Lightning Round, we're Pushing The Edge of risk, mindset, innovation and the status quo. Our guest, Jasper Fox Senior, a middle years Earth Sciences teacher. EPISODE RUN-DOWN Jasper introduces himself (1:00 minute mark) What is Earth Sciences and how is it being taught differently nowadays? (2:38) Connecting what's outside to inside the classroom - what it demands of us as teachers (3:47) Shifting to a collaborative and real-time feedback model with students (5:43) Jasper's model of teaching Earth Sciences (7:06) Using video to teach and engage students (7:42) How Jasper sets up his classroom (8:59) Where it all started - How Jasper transformed his teaching of Earth Sciences (10:28) What Jasper's students think about his videos and the challenge of not boring students (15:14) How to get colleagues, parents and resistant students onside with new teaching approaches (19:12) What Jasper learnt about himself (24:45) The Lightning Round: risk - mindset - innovation - status quo - leadership - Pushing The Edge (25:49) My Innovation Coaching Program - Let's Make your Innovative Ideas a Reality (29:43) Jasper's advice to his younger self (31:06) EPISODE SHOW-NOTES For complete Show-Links and Resources- including links to Jasper's Science videos - go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 20. UNLEASH YOUR INNOVATIVE EDGE (COACHING AVAILABLE NOW) Have you got a burning idea for change? Work with me to make it a reality in your school. I'll help you to cut through the clutter. I'll help you to design a realistic plan for change, and to navigate the challenges along the way. I'll also help you to stay focused so that you realize your vision for change. Check out my Innovation Coaching Program. TELL ME WHAT YOU THOUGHT I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode - or maybe you have a question or two. Write to me at: greg@pushingtheedge.org And please help to spread the word about Pushing The Edge. One way you can do that is by writing a short review in ITUNES. It helps to build our credibility with other educators like you. SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE PODCAST (IT'S FREE) Stay Up to Date with Pushing The Edge. Get Episodes as soon as they're released. Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player or go to the following links to subscribe: ITUNES ANDROID and WINDOWS STITCHER RSS FEED

In this episode, getting authentic with our reading and writing, plus giving ourselves permission to branch out beyond our comfort zones, doing what's best for students.   But that's not all - We've also got the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of mindset, branching out, resistance and the collective.   And to bring us home, Michelle Snyder and Victoria Curtis have advice to their younger selves. EPISODE RUN-DOWN Getting permission to take risks Personalizing student learning (3:00 min mark); Common Core vs Romeo and Juliet vs Science Fiction (4:19) Personalizing when you have so many students to teach (6:57); It's about mindset (8:52) Breaking away from Comfy and Safe (11:56); Creating the conditions for permission (14:20) Creating trust with leaders (17:25); Transformation District-wise (18:58); From control to 'take risks' (22:09) Giving Permission to ourselves to take risks (23:11) Getting clear about what's best for our students (24:40) The battle with our mindset (26:25) Pushing past the fear and vulnerability (28:31) - Strategies The Lightning Round (33:00) Advice to our younger selves (35:45) SHOW-NOTES For complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 19. RELATED PUSHING THE EDGE PODCASTS & POSTS Click the links below to start reading: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone - Tips and Insights Get to Know Your Comfort Zone - Tips and Questions Disrupt your Comfort Zone Resources Click the links below to start listening: Make a Difference by Not Playing It Safe (with Greg Curran) Push Past Your Comfort Zone (with Rachael Lehr) TELL US WHAT YOU THOUGHT I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode - or maybe you have a question or two. Write to me at: greg@pushingtheedge.org And please spread the word about Pushing The Edge. One way you can do that is by writing a short review. I would be very grateful.   SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE PODCAST (IT'S FREE) Stay Up to Date & Get Episodes as soon as they're released. **Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player or go to the following links to subscribe: ITUNES ANDROID and WINDOWS STITCHER RSS FEED   FOLLOW ME - GREG CURRAN Twitter - @GregBCurran Facebook - Pushing The Edge Google+ - Pushing The Edge LinkedIn - Greg Curran

In this episode, listening to that 'call from within', and responding to 'turning points' in our lives - with Andy Vasily. What do you do when faced with potentially life changing moments? Do you continue with what's safe and familiar? Or do you dare to step off that conveyor belt? Plus, you've got ideas for change - your colleagues are all on board - until it comes time to speak up at a staff meeting. Then they're no-where to be found. So what do you do? And in the Lightning Round we're Pushing The Edge of boundaries, Mindset, and Making a Difference. SHOW-NOTES For complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 18. SUPPORT If you're living with anxiety or depression, you're not alone. Reach out and connect. Beyond Blue - Australia Mental Health Support - USA RELATED PUSHING THE EDGE PODCASTS & POSTS Click the links below to start listening or reading: Make a Difference By Not Playing It Safe with Greg Curran Break Through and Transform your Teaching Get Out of Your Own Way and Change You TELL US WHAT YOU THOUGHT I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode - or maybe you have a question or two. Write to me at: greg@pushingtheedge.org And please spread the word about Pushing The Edge. One way you can do that is by writing a short review. I would be very grateful. JOIN THE PUSHING THE EDGE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER For a monthly round-up of tips, insights and inspiration relating to Pushing The Edge of Change and Innovation in Education. Click here to Subscribe (it's free). SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE PODCAST (IT'S FREE) Stay Up to Date & Get Episodes as soon as they're released. Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player or go to the following links to subscribe: ITUNES ANDROID and WINDOWS STITCHER RSS FEED COACHING AND TRAINING AVAILABLE If you're passionate about driving Change and Innovation in Schools, I'd love to work with you. I am available for Coaching and Training (small group and 1 to 1). FOLLOW ME - GREG CURRAN Twitter - @GregBCurran Facebook - Pushing The Edge Google+ - Pushing The Edge LinkedIn - Greg Curran 

In Part 2 of my chat with Rachael Lehr - We're Standing Up for Student Voice, Identifying the Key Challenges facing School Leaders, and Changing the World at a Local Level.   There's also the Lightning Round where we're Pushing The Edge of Home, Relationships, Discomfort and Making a Difference.    There's also my Not To Be Missed Books. This time a couple of books that have been influential in my teaching career. LISTEN TO PART 1 In Part 1 of my chat with Rachael Lehr we talk about motivations and inspirations for Pushing The Edge, Social Justice, How to Stay True to Yourself, and How to Navigate Self-Doubts. Listen to Part 1 (Episode 16) on ITunes or on my website. SHOW-NOTES For complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 17. LISTEN TO RELATED EPISODES OF PUSHING THE EDGE Click the links below to start listening to each episode: Pust Past Your Comfort Zone with Rachael Lehr Pushing The Edge of Whole School Change with Ray Boyd - Ray is the Principal of the School that Rachael Lehr teaches in. Take Care of You with Jason Borton. Jason is an Australian Principal who isn't afraid to ask challenging questions, and think outside the business as usual. He asked one of the questions in this episode. Step Back and Let Young People Take the Lead with Laura Hill. Laura tells some compelling tales about life with her two young daughters, In particular, how they've caused her to reassess her ideas about what's possible for young people. Laura asked one of the questions in this episode. TELL US WHAT YOU THOUGHT I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode - or maybe you have a question or two. Write to me at: greg@pushingtheedge.org Tell other Educators about Pushing The Edge - and help us build our audience - by writing a short review. SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE PODCAST Stay Up to Date & Get Episodes as soon as they're released. Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player or go to the following links: ITUNES ANDROID and WINDOWS STITCHER RSS FEED   FOLLOW ME - GREG CURRAN Twitter - @GregBCurran Facebook - Pushing The Edge Google+ - Pushing The Edge LinkedIn - Greg Curran  

  Now normally I'm (Greg Curran) the host of this Podcast but over the next two episodes we're turning the tables. I'll be in the hot-seat answering questions posed by former Pushing The Edge guests (Sam Bates and Rusul Alrubail in this episode), with Rachael Lehr taking on the hosting role. Rachael's a classroom teacher and science specialist at West Beechboro Primary School in Western Australia. She was my guest in Episode 4 of Pushing The Edge. Together, we explore my journey towards Finding My Voice and Pushing The Edges in Education. There's also The Lightning Round, where we're Pushing The Edges of Activism, Innovation, Self-Talk and Down-Time. Plus my advice to my 13 year old self and a big search for lost keys. SHOW-NOTES For complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 16. LISTEN TO RELATED EPISODES OF PUSHING THE EDGE Click the links below to start listening to each episode: Pust Past Your Comfort Zone with Rachael Lehr - Show Host for this Episode. Pushing The Edge of Whole School Change with Ray Boyd - Ray is the Principal of the School that Rachael teaches in. Reach Out and Connect with Sam Bates. How to Navigate Social Justice Issues in the Classroom with Rusul Alrubail. TELL ME WHAT YOU THOUGHT I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode - or maybe you have a question or two. Write to me at: greg@pushingtheedge.org FOLLOW ME - GREG CURRAN Twitter - @GregBCurran Facebook - Pushing The Edge Google+ - Pushing The Edge LinkedIn - Greg Curran SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE PODCAST Stay Up to Date & Get Episodes as soon as they're released. **Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player or go to the following links: ITUNES ANDROID and WINDOWS STITCHER RSS FEED  

They're at the top of all the wrong lists and bottom of all the right lists. Or so our guest thought until she actually started teaching Maori students in a total immersion Maori School in New Zealand. This episode we're challenging the deficit or victim mindsets that often prevail about Indigenous Students. We're painting quite a different picture instead. Our guest, Surin McGrory, Teacher, and Co-Moderator (with Kerri Thompson) of the Twitter Chat - #BFC630NZ. SHOW-NOTES For Complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 15 There you'll find links to: Surin McGrory, Maori Immersion, and Tips on How to get others onboard with your Social Justice initiatives. LISTEN TO MORE DIVERSITY-RELATED EPISODES OF PUSHING THE EDGE Click the links below to start listening to each episode. How to Navigate Social Justice Issues in the Classroom with Rusul Alrubail Find Your Voice and Really Connect with Jenny Moes Shake Up Your Beliefs & Values with Erin Stevenson SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE Stay Up to Date & Get Episodes as soon as they're released. Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player or go to the following links. ITUNES ANDROID and WINDOWS STITCHER RSS FEED FOLLOW ME - GREG CURRAN Twitter - @GregBCurran Facebook - Pushing The Edge Google+ - Pushing The Edge

In this episode, transforming the opportunities and outcomes for our students - through Whole School Change How do you get staff, students and the wider community onboard with change - especially when it requires significant shifts in thinking and practice? What role does mindset play? What are the tipping points, and how d'you navigate the resistance or opposition? Plus - your favourite segment - The Lightning Round returns as we Push The Edges of risk, comfort zones, and opposition. Our Guest, Ray Boyd, Principal of West Beechboro Primary School in Western Australia. SHOW-NOTES For Complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 14 There you'll find links to the Educators that supported the Whole School Change in Ray's School. Also check-out my Leadership Resources Page with Tips and Insights about Making Change Happen, Taking Care of You, Thriving, and Disrupting Comfort Zones. MORE GOOD LISTENING WITH PUSHING THE EDGE Rachael Lehr is one of the teaching staff at West Beechboro Primary School which Ray leads. Listen to my chat with Rachael about Pushing Past Our Comfort Zones. Jason Borton is a Primary School Principal in Canberra, Australia. Listen to my chat with Jason about Taking Care of Yourself as a teacher. SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE Stay Up to Date & Get Episodes as soon as they're released. **Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player or go to the following links. ITUNES ANDROID and WINDOWS STITCHER RSS FEED FOLLOW ME - GREG CURRAN Twitter - @GregBCurran Facebook - Pushing The Edge Google+ - Pushing The Edge  

  If you’re passionate about social justice and ‘making a difference’ in students’ lives -you’re probably familiar with a few choice accusations that can cause educators to withdraw, self-censor, tone it down, or shut-up. The accusations? That they’re not objective or neutral, that they’re pushing an agenda, or pushing their bandwagon. In This Episode: Navigating social justice issues in the classroom. How do you encourage open discussion when you’re worried about accusations of pushing a bandwagon? What do you do if there’s conflict between students – about the issues? There’s also the Lightning Round where courage, fear, and vulnerability are up for scrutiny. And to take us out: Standing up for your agenda. I’ve got a few questions for you. SHOW-NOTES For Complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 13. You'll find links to Rusul's Blog and Social Networks, as well as top tips and insights relating to teaching about social justice. While you're there, let us know what you thought of the Show. MORE GOOD LISTENING WITH PUSHING THE EDGE Shake up your Beliefs and Values with Erin Stevenson (Some interesting insights on privilege, and deficit models) Find your Voice with Jenny Moes. How Jenny navigates the many aspects of her identity, and finds her place online. SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE Stay Up to Date & Get Episodes as soon as they're released. **Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player. ITUNES ANDROID and WINDOWS STITCHER RSS FEED FOLLOW ME - GREG CURRAN Twitter - @GregBCurran Facebook - Pushing The Edge Google+ - Pushing The Edge

You’ve got something to say but you’re nervous. Your stomach’s in knots and your head’s filled with endless chatter Why would anyone want to hear what I’ve got to say? What if they don’t like my ideas? Even worse what if no-one reads or listens – and my ideas just disappear into the vortex? In This Episode: How do we navigate the fears and self-doubt relating to sharing our ideas online? How do we overcome the procrastination, take that step and just ship it – letting our ideas out into the world? Plus – We’re thinking on our feet with the Lightning Round with Risk, Passion and Curiosity up for scrutiny.   And to bring us home – A Not To Be Missed Book about How to Think Creatively.   SHOW-NOTES   For Complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 12.   You'll find links to Ashley's Blog and Social Networks, as well as top tips and insights relating to navigating self-doubt.   While you're there, let us know what you thought of the Show.   MORE GOOD LISTENING WITH PUSHING THE EDGE Find your Voice with Jenny Moes. How Jenny navigates the many aspects of her identity, and finds her voice online. Also how Jen is challenged in respect to a prejudice she holds. Take a Risk and Find Your Voice - when you're just starting out Ashley Gravelle is an early career teacher. She has some interesting insights and advice about developing confidence in herself as a new teacher. She also has a top tip relating to promoting positivity in the classroom. SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE   Stay Up to Date & Get Episodes as soon as they're released. Please Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player, or follow the links below: ITUNES ANDROID and WINDOWS STITCHER RSS FEED FOLLOW ME - GREG CURRAN Twitter - @GregBCurran Facebook - Pushing The Edge Google+ - Pushing The Edge

It's a phrase that's often met with groans and rolls of the eyes - Professional Development. But what if you could tailor that Professional Development or PD to your circumstances - making it relevant to you and your class? And what if you had access to ongoing support and advice at any time of the day? Well that's the situation for many educators today - as they reach out and connect with others like them across the globe. In this Episode: What is WhatisSchool? What are the benefits of connecting globally? How do you overcome your self doubts, or lack of time and connect? What are Mystery Skypes and how do you get them going? How do you stay true to yourself? But that's not all. We also have the Lightning Round where quick answers are the name of the game. Here we're scrutinising Thriving, Ignition, Voice and Connection.And to bring us home, Education, a Bucket and Fire. SHOW-NOTES For Complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 11. You'll find links to Craig Kemp's Blog and Social Networks, as well as Information on Mystery Skypes and developing Global Connections. While you're there, leave a Comment - Let us know what you thought of the Show. MORE PUSHING THE EDGE INSPIRATION (PODCASTS) Step Back and Watch Your Students Soar - Laura Hill (Craig Kemp's WhatisSchool Co-host) Reach Out and Connect - Sam Bates (Edcamps and the power of connecting online) SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE Stay Up to Date & Get Episodes as soon as they're released. **Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player. ITUNES ANDROID and WINDOWS STITCHER RSS FEED FOLLOW ME - GREG CURRAN Twitter - @GregBCurran Facebook - Pushing The Edge Google+ - Pushing The Edge

So you've been teaching for a while now. You'd describe yourself as student centred but you're seeing the landscape change all around you, and you're starting to question the way you've always done things. In this episode of Pushing The Edge, how do you get the gumption to take a risk and step outside what's comfy and familiar to you? AND What mindsets help disrupt this business-as-usual thinking and practices? These questions along with the themes of opportunity, collaboration and relationships are central to this episode. There's also the Lightning Round where we're Pushing The Edge of voice, connection and passion. And to bring us home, we're building on a strong foundation and challenging complacency. Our guest, Tom Snyder, a Middle-School Educator, 20 years in and still going strong. SHOW-NOTES For Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 10. You'll find links to Tom's Blog as well as Resource Pages focused on Disrupting Your Comfort Zone and Making Change Happen. Also, leave a Comment - let us know what you thought of the Show. SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE Stay Up to Date & Get Episodes as soon as they're released. Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player. ITUNES ANDROID and WINDOWS STITCHER RSS FEED FOLLOW ME - GREG CURRAN Twitter - @GregBCurran Facebook - Pushing The Edge Google+ - Pushing The Edge

It's quite a journey - as you step into a classroom for the first time, or take on a new role in a different school. You look and listen, paying close attention to your colleagues, to how they engage, to how they do their job. And you wonder, Should I teach like them? Show I lead like them? Or should I reveal much more of me, showing what I've got to offer? This episode we're focusing on: Finding Our Way AND Our Place in Education. AND Finding Our Communities - where we're recognised, validated and challenged. That's Not All Though. We've also got the Lightning Round, where we're Pushing for quick insights on Risk, Boundaries, Disruption and Messiness. And to bring us home, a Not to Be Missed Quote from Maya Angelou. Our Guest, Ashley Gravelle, an early career Elementary or Primary School Teacher. SHOW-NOTES Show-Links available at PUSHING THE EDGE - EPISODE 9Also, leave a Comment - let us know what you thought of the Show. SUBSCRIBE TO PUSHING THE EDGE Stay Up to Date & Get Episodes as soon as they're released. Hit that Subscribe Button on your Podcast Player. ITUNES ANDROID and WINDOWS STITCHER RSS FEED FOLLOW ME - GREG CURRAN Twitter - @GregBCurran Facebook - Pushing The Edge Google+ - Pushing The Edge

They're moments that catch you unaware. Moments that surprise and delight you.  When students stretch themselves in ways that you'd never have imagined, going far beyond what you thought possible.   In this episode: Challenging our views about young people.   We're letting go of the reins and pushing beyond the 'we know best', 'we'll show you' approaches with author, broadcaster and speaker Laura Hill.     Laura has two children, Ava and Kayla, who managed to confound her time and time again. So much so that they're partners with Laura in the Family Business, and have contributed to a significant shift in how she works with young people.   That's not all though, we're also talking #WhatisSchool, a Twitter Chat that Laura co-founded with Craig Kemp.    Plus we have the Lightning Round - where we're talking Risk, Courage and Edge.    And to bring us home, a young John Lennon goes one up on his teachers in a Not to Be Missed Quote about Life, School and Happiness.  Episode Highlights  1:37 - What makes Laura tick? 2:13 - How Laura pushes outside her Comfort Zone 4:08 - Letting young people Take the Lead - Letting go of Control 6:00 - Capturing that youthful exuberance - Backing off our ego 7:21 - Re-thinking what's possible for young people 9:09 - Winning and Losing together 10:23 - Stepping back and Adding Value PBL = Problem or Project Based Learning 12:53 - #whatisschool: The Twitter Chat - The Impact and How we might apply it in schools 14:05 - The Lightning Round 15:55 - Laura's Not to be Missed Quote  Links & Resources Episode 8 Show-Notes - including Laura Hill's Blog, #WhatisSchool, and The Great Story World Mix Up Links Pushing The Edge Podcasts - Listen to Further Episodes Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe  Here's HOW to Subscribe on ITUNES (Free) Click here to Subscribe via RSS (Free) You can also Subscribe on Stitcher (Free)  Follow Me on Twitter: @GregBCurran

Ever found yourself confronted by the realisation that you're prejudiced in some way?   Our guest in this episode certainly has. Jenny Moes will share a journey that brings her face to face with a prejudice relating to her students.    That's not the only journey though.    Jenny's also on a journey to find her voice online. A voice that not only resonates with others but also herself.    It's an incredibly rich and moving tale - as Jenny navigates the complexities of her many identities - learning significant life lessons - and building relationships where she can truly be herself.      For Further Information and Show-Links: PushingTheEdge.org/7   Follow Me on Twitter: @GregBCurran

Do an internet search and one word dominates relating to teaching - SURVIVAL. In this episode, we turn the tables, we're all about helping you THRIVE. What is thriving? Four quite diverse Educators will give us their perspective:  Jenny Moes, Craig Kemp, Ashley Hurley and Tom Snyder.  Then we'll zero in on Tips and Strategies for Thriving - with Samantha Bates, Doug Robertson, Erin Stevenson and Jenny Moes. How do you thrive if you're totally at odds with your colleagues, or your school? What about if you're feeling disenchanted, lacking energy, and enthusiasm?  We've got lots of Thrive takeaways for you in this episode. So dig in and have a listen.   For Further Information and Show-Links: PushingTheEdge.org/6   Follow Me: @GregBCurran