Podcasts about Alternative school

Today's guest is Ali Kaufman, a longtime education entrepreneur who began offering tutoring services more than two decades ago and has since built a thriving hybrid homeschool program, Space of Mind, in Delray Beach, Florida that today serves dozens of K-12 students with both full-time and part-time enrollment options. ***  Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly e-newsletter on education entrepreneurship and innovation at edentrepreneur.org.    

Nefertiti Harris is a former public school teacher, mom of five, and founder of Empowered Prep Academy, a microschool located in Jackson, Mississippi for students in grades 3-12 who desire a flexible and more individualized learning environment. As a certified special education teacher, Nefertiti focuses specifically on helping dyslexic students and those with similar learning needs. If you are looking to launch a microschool or similar learning environment in Mississippi, check out Embark.MS to help you on your journey. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly e-newsletter on education entrepreneurship and innovation at edentrepreneur.org.

Today's guest is Jody Underwood, the founder and president of EdOpt, a platform offering information, support, and connections to New Hampshire families who want to explore their education options. Jody has spent most of her professional life involved in education, including getting a Ph.D. in science and technology education to complement her Master's in computer science. She worked for many years in the research division of Educational Testing Services (ETS), the nonprofit that administers tests such as the SAT exam. Jody has helped to support the launch of new microschools in her state, and is working to expand education entrepreneurship and innovation.  *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly e-newsletter on education entrepreneurship and innovation at edentrepreneur.org.

Today's guest is Crystal Goins, a mom of 5 and founder of Heartwise Scholars Microschool in Chesapeake, Virginia. A public school teacher for over 13 years, Crystal joined the Kaipod Catalyst microschool accelerator program to help get her microschool off the ground, and opened her microschool last August. She shares insights and information for parents and teachers at her website theresilientteachermom.com.  *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly e-newsletter on education entrepreneurship and innovation at edentrepreneur.org.

Today's guest is Jania Otey, a homeschooling mom and founder of Kids and Culture Camp, an educational enrichment program for homeschoolers and conventionally-schooled children located in Washington, DC.  *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends and entrepreneurial stories at fee.org/liberated.

Welcome to the 300th episode of the LiberatED Podcast! That's hundreds of conversations, stories, and insights all centered around one core mission: reimagining education and helping families, educators, and innovators discover what's possible beyond the conventional classroom. Check out Kerry's forthcoming book: Joyful Learning: How to Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling Join our private Facebook group: LiberatED Podcast Community And sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

Today's guest is Ben Draper, Executive Director of the Macomber Center, a self-directed education center for homeschoolers in Massachusetts. Ben is a graduate of the Sudbury Valley School, where he spent most of his childhood and adolescence before attending college at Tufts University and later earning a studio art degree from the Boston Museum School. Ben is part of the founding team of a new organization, Sudbury International, which seeks to promote the Sudbury model of education as well as individual Sudbury-inspired schools and centers.  Register for Sudbury International's upcoming free webinar on April 5th, featuring graduates from four different Sudbury-model schools. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

Today's guest is Dominque Burgess, a former public school teacher, visionary education entrepreneur, and a national leader in the microschool movement. As the founder of Burbrella Learning Academy Inc. in Burlington, North Carolina she has successfully launched multiple innovative microschools, including transforming an old Foot Locker in a mall into a thriving, student-centered learning hub. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

Today's guest is Makenzie Oliver, host of the popular podcast Teacher, Let Your Light Shine! and its associated Facebook community. An award-winning public school teacher, Makenzie decided to leave the conventional classroom to launch her own microschool, Lighthouse Learning Microschool and Homeschool Hybrid, in 2020 in Longwood, Florida. She now helps other teachers to let their light shine through education entrepreneurship by offering a "Microschool Masterminds" program and various coaching resources.  *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

In this second episode in our series, Homeschooling To College, Kym Kent and I talk about some of the common myths around college admissions and affordability, as well as how to navigate the Common App as a homeschooling family.  "A trend colleges might not want applicants to notice: It's becoming easier to get in" (The Hechinger Report, Nov. 2024) "The secret that colleges should stop keeping" (The Atlantic, Feb. 2025) In case you missed it, check out our first episode in this series in which Kym and I discuss preparation for college admissions during the high school years, and the pre-application process.  *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

Today's guest is Lauri Muse, a mom of of 7 children who has been actively homeschooling for 27 years. She recently launched World of Wonder Hybrid Microschool and Homeschool Enrichment Program in Union, Kentucky, near Cincinnati, Ohio. Her weekly homeschool enrichment program now serves over 140 kids, while the 3-day-a-week microschool she opened last fall currently has 15 students—and counting! *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

Don D and Bigg Doom are Back With Another One! We Are Joined By Danny. First, We Start with Sports Betting, Fridayy's new album, and Alternative School. Then, We Move On To Age Gap Relationships and Lebron vs Stephen A Smith. We End With Looking Better Big & More!To See More of Our Guests, You Can Follow him @ladieslovedannycool.

Today's guests are Katie Kilgore and Michael Frost who are the cofounders, along with a third family, of Three Cords Academy, a student-focused, Biblically-centered microschool currently serving 2nd-6th grades which they launched in Fall 2024 in Carrollton, Georgia. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.    

DISD is considering community service, parenting classes instead of alternative school for troubled students with the hope that this new discipline method will address racial disparities in suspensions, expulsions, and alternative school placements. Can you get behind this? Were you ever threatened to be sent to a "bad boys" school, or were you actually sent to one, and, if so, did it work?    Support the show: http://www.wbap.com/chris-krok/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In March I had the pleasure of spending time at Cornwall Alternative School in Regina Saskatchewan. There I met an incredibly passionate and caring staff along with the funny, smart, and charming students. Cornwall Alternative School brings in youth from every corner of the city that are slipping through the cracks in public, Catholic and private schools. Its whole purpose is to support youth with compassion and empathy that would otherwise likely dropout and get lost in the abyss with societies under privileged. These youth deal with things like addiction, trauma, mental illness and poor home lives. The school relies on donations and partial funding from the local government to stay operational. In this episode I speak with the principal, Bryan Rice and school counsellor Jay Kayseas to get a better idea of how the school started, obstacles a school like this runs into, what some of the needs of their students are and the future hopes for the school. Please go to https://www.cornwallalternativeschool.com/ to donate financially or with in kind materials.  Please consider buying me a coffee here!  Check out the podcast merch store here! Purchase my children's book Sometimes Daddy Cries here! FOLLOW BUNNY HUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, TikTok   Bunny Hugs and Mental Health is currently on the Top Ten Best Canadian Mental Health Podcasts list!  And the Top 100 Best Mental Health Podcasts on the internet! Follow this other great Canadian podcast Hard Knox Talks  Please donate to Cornwall Alternative School here This episode is brought to you by Co-op Follow Co-op on social media @CoopCRS on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @wearecoop on TikTok Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Addiction If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction PLEASE follow this LINK  or call 1(855)-971-0515     

This episode is a live recording of an event in which Sophie Hope talks with artists Amy Feneck and Ruth Beale. Together they reflect on 12 years of collaborative practice, spanning art, politics and the ongoing need to talk about economics. The conversation that forms the heart of this episode was recorded at an event organised by the Alternative School of Economics on 9 March 2023 at Gasworks,in London, England.

On this MADM, Coach Marla Townsend is sharing about the recent opportunity she had to speak with Limestone County alternative school students. Listen & share. Sponsor: Bob Sykes Bar B Q BobSykes.com

This morning, Coach Marla Townsend was a guest speaker at the Limestone County Alternative School. Along with Principal Casey Pirtle, I wanted to get her thoughts on the experience of sharing with the alternative school students. I hope you will listen and share.

On this MADM, Mr. Casey Pirtle, principal of Limestone County Alternative School, is sharing about the individuals who made a positive impact on his life to lead him where he is today. Listen and share. Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com

New education rules could negatively impact alternative schools.Elections are taking place today across parts of the state.Oklahoma City volunteers are coming together to help clean up the metro.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Phillip Scott reports on Barbers Hill Independent School District retaliating on Darryl George due to the family filing a federal lawsuit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/support

10.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS S.C. Gerrymandering Case, Penn. Elections, Texas Student w/Locs Going to Alternative School The U.S. Supreme Court must decide if South Carolina's congressional maps threaten to diminish Black voters.  The lead Legal Defense Fund attorney and the plaintiff are here to discuss the case.  Pennsylvania voters will be voting for candidates to fill the state's courts.  The Chair of the state's Democratic party will be here to let us know how those elections are shaping up.  The Black Texas teen who spent more than a month in school suspension over his dreadlocks is heading to a disciplinary alternative education program.  His mom and their attorney will join us.  Apparently, Republican House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan did not get enough of Georiga District Attorney Fani Willis getting into his ass about demanding records related to the election indictment.   It's round two of Jordan versus Willis.  Vice President Kamala Harris continues her "Fight for Our Freedoms" College Tour. And we're remembering the youngest of the Tulsa Race Massacre, who has died at age 102. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Henry's new Single feat: Beverly Crawford"Build Me Up" has gotten off to a great start!The song is moving hearts and souls!Pastor Henry is also a School Principle of an Alternative School and he has a word for thenew school year, for both parents and child.He's in Florida and contending with the statewhitewashing slavery, he has a word for thattoo!For the sake of our people...the Song..."Build MeUp" and words of knowledge and inspiration!Let's get it done, his schedule is getting morefull...give me a day and time! Our people are so gifted and talented...

Pastor Henry's new Single feat: Beverly Crawford"Build Me Up" has gotten off to a great start!The song is moving hearts and souls!Pastor Henry is also a School Principle of an Alternative School and he has a word for thenew school year, for both parents and child.He's in Florida and contending with the statewhitewashing slavery, he has a word for thattoo!For the sake of our people...the Song..."Build MeUp" and words of knowledge and inspiration!Let's get it done, his schedule is getting morefull...give me a day and time! Our people are so gifted and talented...

Uncover the secret recipe for transforming school environments with our esteemed guest and friend of the show, Dr. Bruce Tinor, a behavior analyst and school transformation principal. In this episode, Dr. Tinor provides insights on building sustainable frameworks, understanding staff beliefs and values, fostering engaged learning environments, and creating a culture that reflects shared visions; moreover, he details his experience tackling behavioral challenges, establishing behavior interventions, and improving classroom management.Finally, Dr. Tinor discusses his collaborative efforts in reducing dropout rates for emotional support and restraints in center-based programs. So don't wait, tune in and get ready to uncover strategies that are transforming the way schools work and helping students succeed!

We are excited to have SchoolAI as a sponsor for the Summer of AI Series on Transformative Principal. Please visit schoolai.com to save your teachers 10 hours per week. Sarah Rubenstein, principal of OCEAN School, shares her experience using ChatGPT to write grant proposals. She highlights the time-consuming nature of grant writing and how ChatGPT helped her generate drafts quickly. Rubenstein believes that using AI for certain writing tasks is acceptable and efficient, freeing up time for more meaningful work. OCEAN School - 20 year-old school Family partnership program school. Some learning on campus with a teacher 30% in school settings. 70% with parents 6–12 online program. Experiential learning opportunities. Place-based learning Grant writing is needed for that job. If you want teachers to get kids out of classrooms, need school buses and time to plan. Some grants are straightforward. Super time-consuming, read, highlight, Didn't always get the grant. writing 20–40 pages on the grant. 130K over 2 years. First time, took 4–5 days uninterrupted time. Needed to work from scratch. Only took 3–4 hours. I didn't have to do any of the thinking. Read, objectives, Spit out the chunks in sections. Thought it would be the best The way chatGPT writes and the way technical grants want it to be written align well. Almost everything, take its first draft and then edit it in Google Docs. Not sure if it was cheating Was transparent with the superintendent that she was doing it. We can't afford grant writers. Decide if it is really coming from me. Almost anything is acceptable to use chatGPT. An article for publication somewhere If AI can generate that assignment, why are we assigning it to them? It's not worthy of my time. Anytime that someone asks you to write something, just open up the AI and ask it to do something. Audiopen I haven't tried to write anything that I care enough about to not use ChatGPT. About Sarah RubensteinSarah Rubenstein is the principal for OCEAN School, a K–12 Alternative School in Port Townsend, WA. Sarah also serves at the Port Townsend School District Place Based Learning Director supporting community connected learning across the district. She is a credentialed teacher with Masters' Degrees in Biology and Educational Leadership. Sarah has worked as a math and science teacher in Washington and California, as well as a curriculum writer, and teaching coach. SponsorsSave your teachers hours per week with SchoolAI. It's not just a tool, it's a partner in the classroom. With school AI teachers can plan courses in minutes. Get realtime learning data and provide one-on-one tutor tutoring. Plus it's free for teachers. Go to SchoolAI.com/tpWe're so grateful to our sponsor AI Coach by Edthena. AI Coach enables your teachers to go through coaching cycles based on their own needs. The virtual coach guides teachers to reflect on their teaching, set a goal, and create an action plan… all based on gathering classroom evidence. It gives support between PD days  and other coaching cycles.Get a free trial for your teachers here.

Sari González and Becka Koritz: unschooling moms and hosts of the podcast Radical Learning Talks. They share a passion for unschooling and have created a Self Directed Learning center in Mexico.Their focus lies at the intersection of unschooling, parenting, relationship building, and community development, all aimed at nurturing children's self-directed learning, autonomy, and freedom. As advocates for children's rights and freedom, they also run Explora ALC, an Agile Learning Community in Puerto Escondido, Mexico.In their view, the world is undergoing profound changes, and they firmly believe that active participation in this transformation is necessary for societal evolution. By questioning and challenging outdated beliefs and practices that disempower children and others, they create space for new opportunities and tools that embrace connection and freedom.This episode is a celebration of their journey and an inspiration to families seeking alternative education routes.

In this episode, Chris speaks with Mark Mullins, Ed.D, an experienced Consultant, and Public Schools Superintendent. Watch this episode to learn more about Dr. Mullins' passion for learning and helping others on their educational and life journeys. Dr. Mullins' first found his passion for helping others find their path after navigating his way through higher education after graduating from High School. Dr. Mullins' says that although he had the tools and the help to find his path after high school he still had issues deciding what he wanted for himself. Dr. Mullins' decided on Florida State University and from there went on to start his education career as a mathematics teacher.This furthered his passion for education and helping others and became the Assistant Principal after a few years. During this time, Dr. Mullins also learned more about himself and what kind of impact and life lessons he wants to give those he helps and interacts with. After his years in education and progressing to the role of superintendent Dr. Mullins' finds that always having a rough plan or idea of who you are and where you want to be is important for a successful career and life. Now with his years of experience and faith, Dr. Mullins' comes to impart some of his learned wisdom to our audience. Listen as Dr. Mullins helps us understand where our paths intersect with faith and our purpose. With the support of his loving wife of 35 years and children, Dr. Mullins joins us on the Virtuous Heroes Podcast this episode!More about our guest:Dr. Mullins' teaching career began at Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School in 1994 as a mathematics teacher, Varsity Soccer Coach and Class sponsor. He later served as an Assistant Principal at Southwest Middle and Palm Bay High before becoming Principal of Clearlake Middle School in 2005, a Title 1 school. As principal, he has lead the school to improved student achievement, maintaining an “A” grade from the FLDOE and attainment of an authorized International Baccalaureate Program. As Area Superintendent he directly supervised 29 schools in south Brevard; school levels included: 19 Elementary, 4 Middle, 4 High, 1 Jr/Sr High and 1 Alternative School. Area schools served 25,000+ students across a diverse population including thirteen Title 1 schools and two application-based/choice schools. While Area Superintendent, schools maintained increased VAM scores and Instructional Culture Index scores above national averages. As Deputy Superintendent, he has initiated the district's first efficiency review process to improve organization processes. He also leads the district's revitalized strategic plan process that includes monthly “stocktakes” to monitor progress and reflect on organization-wide goals and objectives. Now as Superintendent, Dr. Mullins is continuing the strategic plan efforts toward increased security measures, enhanced mental health supports for students, ensuring the highest quality workforce and tackling the achievement gap between minority and majority students.Dr. Mullins served on the Junior Achievement of the Space Coast board as Education Chairman and the NAACP South Chapter – Education Committee. He is a 2015 LEAD Brevard graduate; He served as an United Way Organization Site Champion, Take Stock in Children mentor and Children's Hunger Project advocate.https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-w-mullins-ed-d-54445966/

In this episode, we talk to Kiwana Sanders, principal of an alternative school, doctoral student in interdisciplinary leadership, and master teacher. She discusses the role of community in developing cultural competencies to meet the needs of students who need us the most.

THIS IS IT! We have finally made it to the last episode of Education Unleashed Season 1. For the final episode of the season, I have the DAEP Guru herself, Ms. Mindy Robertson. Tune in as we discuss women in the alternative education system, the importance of culture and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-thomas/support

Sergey Kazarnovsky, Director of the Education Center No. 686 "Class-Center", Honored Teacher of the Russian Federation. Sergey was born in 1954, graduated from the Moscow Engineering and Construction Institute in 1976, went to graduate school, went to work at a factory - and began putting on plays. In 1981 he came to work at School No. 69 and together with his friend, English teacher Sergey Loiko, organized there theatrical studio. Why the question arises, did he go to MISI? This would become clear later when he began building his school and supervised the laying of the foundation and erection of the walls himself. In 1985, Kasarnovsky entered the directing department of the Drama School named after Shchukin, and in 1989 he received a degree in drama directing. In 1990, Sergey left school No. 69 for the Palace of Pioneers "Na Miussa" - and the children of the school theater and teachers followed him. A year later, he organized the First International Festival "Theatre Where Children Play". In 1990, Sergey took to the open sea. Under the agreement of the House of Pioneers "On the Miuss" and the school number 69, he recruited the first class. The children studied on the premises of the "Na Miussy" house. But the usual school lessons alternated with unaccustomed ones: there were lessons of music, acting, painting, word-work and "stories about theater. A year later this venture had the name "Alternative School," and another year later "School-Complex 686 "Class Center." "Class Center" constantly participates (and became a prize-winner) in Moscow and all-Russian festivals ("Theatrical vacations", "Young talents of Moscow", "Theatrical games in Lefortovo", "Theatrical ladushki", etc.), and in many international projects (Holland, USA, Luxembourg, France, Ireland, Hungary, Spain, Finland). Sergey's creative activity has found support and recognition in the highest echelons of post-Soviet Russia's government and educational bodies, and he has received many awards. From 1995-to 1996, he was a member of the Commission on Culture and Childhood under the President of the Russian Federation, and since 2002 he has been a member of the Grand Jury of the Moscow Teacher of the Year competition. In 2001 he was the winner of the first contest "Leader of Russian Education". In 2003 Sergey was awarded the honorary title "Honored Teacher of the Russian Federation". ================================ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/denofrich Twitter: https://twitter.com/denofrich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denofrich YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/denofrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_of_rich/ Hashtag: #denofrich © Copyright 2022 Den of Rich. All rights reserved.

Mario Ybarra, Jr., is a visual and performance artist, an educator and an activist who combines street culture with fine art in order to produce what he calls “contemporary art that is filtered through a Mexican American experience in Los Angeles.” Mario has exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, ICA Boston, LACMA, MOCA Detroit, the Tate and the Whitney Biennial, among others. He was a featured speaker at the Creative Summit in New York, and Art Pace San Antonio and has taught at Williams College, UCLA, Otis, CalArts, Skowhegan and the Alternative School. His work with Slanguage studio, a project Mario founded with his partner Karla Diaz 20 years ago, has been an influential and oftentimes the sole provider of arts in his community. Slanguage has been based out of an old bakery shop in Wilmington Ca, out of a warehouse in Long beach Ca, out of LAX art in Hollywood, and has seen many changes and iterations. What does not change is a lifetime commitment to their community with contribution to the careers of many young artists, curators and organizers practicing in the artworld and affecting change today. This conversation is presented by artist Cannupa Hanska Luger, a recurring host who is leading the Spring/Summer sessions of the podcast for 2022. This episode was produced by Ginger Dunnill for Broken Boxes Podcast. Follow Mario's work on IG @mario_ybarra_jr and Slanguage Studio @slanguagestudio Music featured: Young, Gifted and Brown by Joe Bataan

Gareth speaks with Jerry Mintz, Founder and Director of the Alternative Education Resource Organization (AREO), who has helped found more than 100 alternative schools in 25 countries. 

Dr. Basil Marin - educator, mentor, and "Disruptor of Status Quo" - tells his story from growing up in alternative school to becoming a rising star in educational leadership. 

Comedian Tim Hill joins us

In this episode, we talk to Kiwana Sanders, principal of an alternative school, doctoral student in interdisciplinary leadership, and master teacher. She discusses the role of community in developing cultural competencies to meet the needs of students who need us the most.

Helensview Alternative High School in Portland is designed for students with high needs. Many are experiencing homelessness or live in neighborhoods with high levels of violence and crime. Eight students have died in the last school year. Four others have been shot. Helensview principal Dawn Joella Jackson says the needs of her students are becoming ever more urgent in the pandemic. We talk to her about her students and how she and her staff are struggling to provide the support they need.

Things we talk about in this episodeHow do we create a nature connected cultureWay of nature UKFree to learn- Peter greyThe Visionaries- an organisation that creates nurturing school communities that support young people into healthy adulthoodThe way of councilAdrian's old life living in London working towards having a porshEngineering a village where he now lives in TuscanyGive up house and modern comforts for a simpler lifeAdventuresHealthy community activities -Mens Groups, Womens groups, 5rhythms dancing, work sharing, community schoolThe beauty of community the gifts of help, supportThe Net metaphor - everyone in community holds the net - when we need it the net can catch us and everyone else can hold it until you are well and able again.Need for digital detoxAlternative primary schoolMac Mcarthy The children fireMore together than alone - MarkThe riches and wealth to be found in the simple lifeBooks mentioned in this episodeMore Together than Alone- Mark NepoFree To Learn - Peter GreyThe Children Fire - MacCartneyLinks mentioned in this episodehttps://www.evolvewellnesscentre.comhttp://wayofnature.co.ukhttps://thevisionaries.org.ukwww.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcastOur website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcastConnect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/My personal instagram is  https://www.instagram.com/leona.connection.matters/The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson https://soundcloud.com/visionrayBiographyAdrian Kowal – Adrian lives off-grid in southern Tuscany, Italy, where he is growing an intentional community. He is the co-founder of Way of Nature UK and is impassioned by the alchemical reaction of combining deep relaxation processes with Rites of Passage nature connection practices. He has trained and assisted in facilitating programmes with John P. Milton, and has been leading wilderness programmes for 7 years. Adrian is also a co-founder of The Visionaries, an organisation that creates nurturing school communities that support young people into healthy adulthood. Adrian co-founded and runs Evolve, a centre for growth and wellbeing in London, for 10 years and has deep knowledge of both urban and nature-based wellness practices.

If that small voice inside your mom heart is saying that something in your child’s education just doesn’t feel right this year, then today’s podcast is for you. Most families are about a month into the school year, and I hope it’s going well for your family. If it is, then I’m so happy for you! Good job starting strong mamas! But for most of us, it’s been very challenging. If school in the age of Covid isn’t working for you and your family, then I want to encourage you today to consider something different! Keep listening and I promise you’ll leave with some newfound hope. Visit the SEEK WHOLLY LIVING website (for Encouragement, Information, and Fun for all things Mom!)https://seekwhollyliving.comSIGN UP to receive updates & my free special printable:***THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE TODAY TO BE A BETTER MOM*** ☕ CONNECT with US:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/seekwhollylivingFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/seekwhollyliving#seekwhollyliving, #parenting, #happyfamily, #charterschool, #homeschooling *** All Music licensed from Audio Jungle ***

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown light upon many of the issues covered so far in True Currency, from what is valued and measured as work, to inequalities, to the inadequacy of the current system to support everyone in society equally. Ruth and Amy catch up with speakers from the previous episodes to find out how lockdown has affected them, and what hopes they have for the ‘new normal’. True Currency: About Feminist Economics is a 6 part podcast by The Alternative School of Economics (artists Ruth Beale and Amy Feneck) who draw on their experiences as artists and mothers, and speak to academic researchers, policy experts, community leaders and activists, to explore financial inequality, feminism, intersectionality, labour exploitation, unpaid work, care, unionisation and reproductive labour. -- Voices in this episode Lisa Baraitser, Professor of Psychosocial Theory, Birkbeck Shiri Shalmy, Organiser with Cooperation Town, Antiuniversity Now, United Sex Workers and the Women’s Strike Assembly Marion Sharples, Project Manager of the Commission for a Gender Equal Economy, Women’s Budget Group Claire Summers, mother, NHS Community Nurse Full speaker bios available here: https://gasworks.org.uk/events/episode-6-the-economy-is-still-happening/ -- Amy Feneck and Ruth Beale are the third artists to undertake the Gasworks Participation Artist in Residence programme, which supports London-based artists to develop work in collaboration with local community groups. The podcast series was developed between September 2019 and April 2020, through conversations with experts and workshops with community groups at the Henry Fawcett Children’s Centre and IRMO (Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organisation). These workshops encouraged conversations between women and parents who were interested in these ideas, and are actively involved in feminist economic projects. Commissioned by Gasworks, supported by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England.

What do we want the economy to be? How can we make a feminist economy? What does a feminist economy want? This episode looks at how feminist principals are used to shape research and economic policy, including the Women’s Budget Group’s commission for a Gender Equal Economy, as well as artists who are creating radical new spaces for rethinking what a feminist economy might look like. True Currency: About Feminist Economics is a 6 part podcast by The Alternative School of Economics (artists Ruth Beale and Amy Feneck) who draw on their experiences as artists and mothers, and speak to academic researchers, policy experts, community leaders and activists, to explore financial inequality, feminism, intersectionality, labour exploitation, unpaid work, care, unionisation and reproductive labour. -- Voices in this episode Usma Ashraf, Assistant Manager, Swap Market Kathrin Böhm, artist & co-founder of Company Drinks & Centre for Plausible Economies Lucila Granada, CEO of FLEX (Focus on Labour Exploitation) Ailie Rutherford, artist & Artistic Director of The People’s Bank of Govanhill Shiri Shalmy, Organiser with Cooperation Town, Antiuniversity Now, United Sex Workers and the Women’s Strike Assembly Marion Sharples, Project Manager of the Commission for a Gender Equal Economy, Women’s Budget Group For full speakers bios visit: https://gasworks.org.uk/events/episode-5-we-are-the-true-currency/ -- Amy Feneck and Ruth Beale are the third artists to undertake the Gasworks Participation Artist in Residence programme, which supports London-based artists to develop work in collaboration with local community groups. The podcast series was developed between September 2019 and April 2020, through conversations with experts and workshops with community groups at the Henry Fawcett Children’s Centre and IRMO (Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organisation). These workshops encouraged conversations between women and parents who were interested in these ideas, and are actively involved in feminist economic projects. Commissioned by Gasworks, supported by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England.

Exploring the role unpaid care has in relation to women and work, this episode focuses on motherhood, and the profoundly shocking experience (for some) of infant dependency and the subsequent assertion of gender roles. It features mothers taking part in a workshop with Ruth and Amy at a local Children’s Centre, alongside academic Lisa Baraitser whose psychosocial theoretical work speaks to ideas of maternal time, and whether the maternal subject can be radical. True Currency: About Feminist Economics is a 6 part podcast by The Alternative School of Economics (artists Ruth Beale and Amy Feneck) who draw on their experiences as artists and mothers, and speak to academic researchers, policy experts, community leaders and activists, to explore financial inequality, feminism, intersectionality, labour exploitation, unpaid work, care, unionisation and reproductive labour. -- Voices in this episode Lisa Baraitser, Professor of Psychosocial Theory, Birkbeck Ingrid & Maite, mothers & workshop participants at the Henry Fawcett Children’s Centre Claire Summers, mother, NHS Community Nurse and workshop participant Full speaker bios available here: https://www.gasworks.org.uk/events/episode-4-suspended-time/ -- Amy Feneck and Ruth Beale are the third artists to undertake the Gasworks Participation Artist in Residence programme, which supports London-based artists to develop work in collaboration with local community groups. The podcast series was developed between September 2019 and April 2020, through conversations with experts and workshops with community groups at the Henry Fawcett Children’s Centre and IRMO (Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organisation). These workshops encouraged conversations between women and parents who were interested in these ideas, and are actively involved in feminist economic projects. Commissioned by Gasworks, supported by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England.

This is second part of Worker Struggles, centering on issues around women and paid work. Women working in the sex industry talk about their struggle to name sex work as work, meaning they can demand safer and fair working conditions. The episode also starts to unpack the idea of ‘reproductive labour’, a central idea in feminist thought, describing the usually unpaid care-giving and domestic work predominantly done by women, and whether this is considered work. True Currency: About Feminist Economics is a 6 part podcast by The Alternative School of Economics (artists Ruth Beale and Amy Feneck) who draw on their experiences as artists and mothers, and speak to academic researchers, policy experts, community leaders and activists, to explore financial inequality, feminism, intersectionality, labour exploitation, unpaid work, care, unionisation and reproductive labour. PRESENTED BY: Ruth Beale and Amy Feneck (The Alternative School of Economics) PRODUCED BY: Lucia Scazzocchio (Social Broadcasts) COMMISSIONED BY: Gasworks SUPPORTED BY: The Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England. VOICES IN THIS EPISODE: Jade, sex worker & member of United Sex Workers Stacey Clare, stripper and member of United Sex Workers and East London Strippers Collective (ELSC) Shiri Shalmy, Organiser with Cooperation Town, Antiuniversity Now, United Sex Workers and the Women’s Strike Assembly. Full speaker biographies and project information available here: https://bit.ly/tc-episode3.

The first of two episodes which consider the different forms of waged work women do, 'When Migrant Women Rise, We All Rise' looks at the multiple layers of discrimination and exploitation affecting women in ‘feminised’ industries. Ruth and Amy visit the Women’s Strike in central London, and speak to workers and activists fighting for better working conditions and rights for migrant women at work. True Currency: About Feminist Economics is a 6 part podcast by The Alternative School of Economics (artists Ruth Beale and Amy Feneck) who draw on their experiences as artists and mothers, and speak to academic researchers, policy experts, community leaders and activists, to explore financial inequality, feminism, intersectionality, labour exploitation, unpaid work, care, unionisation and reproductive labour. PRESENTED BY: Ruth Beale and Amy Feneck (The Alternative School of Economics) PRODUCED BY: Lucia Scazzocchio (Social Broadcasts) COMMISSIONED BY: Gasworks SUPPORTED BY: The Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England. VOICES IN THIS EPISODE: Adabeybi Candelo & Carmenza Sierra Lopez, members of AMPLA (Association of Latin-American parents) Flor Andrade Valencia & Jaquelin Saldaña, members of United Voices of the World Lucila Granada, CEO of FLEX (Focus on Labour Exploitation) Jeannine Moros-Noujaim, Project Manager, IRMO (Indo American Refugee and Migrant Organisation) Mozzaika, Artist Shiri Shalmy, Organiser with Cooperation Town, Antiuniversity Now, United Sex Workers and the Women’s Strike Assembly Andrea Francke, Artist Full speaker biographies and project information available here: https://bit.ly/tc-episode2

Blake Boles is the founder and director of Unschool Adventures and the author of Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?, The Art of Self-Directed Learning, Better Than College, and College Without High School. He hosts the Off-Trail Learning podcast and has delivered over 75 presentations for education conferences, alternative schools, and parent groups. Blake and his work have appeared on The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, BBC Travel, Psychology Today, Fox Business, TEDx, The Huffington Post, USA Today, NPR affiliate radio, and the blogs of Wired and The Wall Street Journal. Check out more about Blake at www.blakeboles.com Join the journey at www.disrupteducation.co --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disrupt-educ/support

For the parents whose kids were sent home with armfuls of homework to the parents whose kids are spending their days bored and on their screens. For the parents that feel lost in this new normal or for parents who want to up their game, here is a 20 minute one-stop-shop for many of your homeschooling FAQs. Special thanks to the homeschool parents, teachers, and educators who consulted me on details and resources for this episode. Resources:Curriculum-https://www.brainpop.comhttps://www.ixl.comhttps://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool/math/key-curriculum-presshttps://thecrashcourse.comMuseum tours-https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tourshttps://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/

In episode 2 of the Fenom Podcast we are talking with celebrated Charlottesville painter Sarah Trundle. Her paintings are rooted in abstraction, her many layered paintings range rom bold, geometric, brightly colored abstracts, to serene, monochromatic, minimalism. Her style explores the relationship between order and chaos, simplicity and complexity which makes patrons of art take pause and gain a deeper understanding of her work. This is a gift that all great artists have- the ability to stir something deeper within us.  But the journey to get here was not as clear cut and straightforward as it seems. In fact, her gift and passion is a fairly recent discovery.  Sarah grew up just outside of Philadelphia. While she was always creative, her first love was riding horses and rode in horse shows on the weekends.  Sarah went on to attend and graduate from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire where she majored in Psychology. Her first job out of college was as a teachers aide for an Alternative School in Washington DC. This job solidified her decision to get her Masters in Social Work. Sarah worked as a therapist, married her college sweetheart and had 3 children.  She discontinued her work as a Therapist after her second child was born and relished the opportunity to stay at home and raise her children.  Once her youngest began school, Sarah had more time to dedicate to herself and she decided to take oil painting lessons. Painting gave her a chance to clear her head, pursue a new hobby and, she found out, she was good at it. Her passion for her new hobby was sparked. She took lessons for years and then went on to participate in art shows with other budding artists and was taken by surprise when she received her first offer from someone to buy one of her pieces.  Now her artwork is represented by several galleries nationwide and she is honored to have her work in numerous private and public collections internationally.  I am excited to talk with Sarah today and explore how we are always in creation of who we are. Our life is just as many layered as her paintings but how do we see the opportunities that that may lead us to another path and listen to the call that we can always be something more.

Coach Mac is joined by former Athletic Director at Orange Park High School and current principal of Bannerman Learning Center Mr. Martin Aftuck. This episode we learn why he chose to hire Coach Mac to coach at OPHS, Why he chose to be an Athletic Director and how it's a 24/7 round the clock job and running an Alternative School. They discuss Coach Mac and Dan Mullen on the same field together, give thoughts on the Jacksonville Jaguars season so far and his experience at an NXT live event. Are they splitting up Bray Wyatt and The Fiend? And much more on the PlayFast Podcast! Want to hear the rest of the episode? Become a PATRON! www.patreon.com/coachmac youtube.com/CoachMac Instagram @CoachMac8740 Twitter @CoachMac8740 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Having travelled in all 50 states and 65 foreign countries, I have had more adventures and taken more risks than 95% of the world’s population. From scubing diving in Australia’s great-barriar reef to staying a week in the Okavango Delta in Africa where we had to sign a “attack by lion waiver,” my husband and I have chosen to take many somewhat dangerous risks. But unfortunately, I also took the worst risks of my lifetime as a teen-ager. Also unfortunately I would have fit right in with those teens today who seem to be risking and throwing away their lives. We all say, “If I had it to do over…” about things in our lives, and mine certainly would be not to live those horrible years drinking, toking, smoking and hurting my family deeply. But in the end, those negative risks were turned into posive results when I became a teacher f0or at-risk kids, and even help start an Alternative School. I recently tried to get a friend of mine to take a risk, step out in faith and allow his life to be better in the final chapters, than in the beginning. But sometimes it is harder for those who feel they can always save themselves, to not ask for help…and especially not to need a Savior. Support the show (http://www.saltandlightministry.com)

A new documentary looks at One Stone, a student-led high school in Boise. The progressive school was founded in 2008 and is pushing the boundaries of student-empowered learning. The film was created by Jon Long, who has produced and directed films for PBS and National Geographic.

Does "alternative school" usually mean "discipline problem"? How difficult is it for educators to create alternative pathways for our students (and it not be considered "alternative" in the negative way)? Follow Rebecca on Twitter at: @MrsRChambers. Also, we love shares, comments, and feedback! Know of a teacher that should be on our Crucial Conversations? Let us know!

This week on One Tired Teacher, I sit down with Amanda a 2nd-year teacher who has begun her teaching journey in an alternative school 6th-8th grade. Amanda shares some of her challenges with students who are often feeling left behind or overlooked. The ESE population is substantial, and many students struggle with ADHD and or Anxiety. We as listeners, get a brief look at a challenging situation.I have always believed that no matter what part of your teaching path, we can still learn from one another. I also think that listening to teachers who are at the beginning of their journey helps season teachers better understand perspective and next steps in regards to professional development. It becomes clear that new teachers and veteran teachers need more tools in their toolbox in regards to how to help children who struggle with all types of learning barriers. So I hope you will join me as we listen in to this conversation between myself and Amanda.Links Discussed in Episode:02: One Tired Teacher Building Rapport With StudentsFinding Your Idea Audience for Podcasting

Geoff Ralston is a successful investor and entrepreneur, living in the heart of Silicon Valley. He founded Yahoo Mail, invested in hundreds of companies, and has seen dozens of successful exists. On this episode Kirill Zubovsky and Geoff Ralston discuss the price of entrepreneurship, challenges of modern-day parenting, device addiction, performance drugs, standardized tests and the future of education.

Principal Bryan Kendall and two members of the school's Alt Action group student group tell WJBC's Marc Strauss about their community projects.

In 1950, Dr. Sam Spinks began teaching school in Jones County, Mississippi. In a career spanning thirty-five years, he worked to expand the curriculum available to high school students. From his first job as a teacher at Soso and later as the Superintendent of Hattiesburg Public Schools, he developed innovative programs to help children from all backgrounds prepare for life after school. In this episode, Spinks recalls how he used to take his eighth classes on educational trips at the end of each school year. He explains how HPS developed the State’s first “Alternative School” to help kids with behavioral problems avoid expulsion, hired the first staff psychologist and expanded the special education program. As times change and maintaining discipline becomes more of a challenge, Spinks feels it is not the students who have changed, but rather, the environment in which they are being raised.  He reflects on how that negatively impacts their behavior and recalls one Alternative School success story.  He also identifies two trends: one he considers to be a positive for public schools and one negative. PHOTO: By Woodlot - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21544903

Ben Bruni is an Assistant Principal at Adairville Elementary and Middle School, a rural Preschool through 8th grade school located in Logan Co. Kentucky. This is his 14th year in public education and his second as an Assistant Principal. Prior to becoming an Assistant Principal, he spent the first decade of his career as a high school English teacher and Head Football Coach. He also spent two deeply impactful years working as a program director in an urban Alternative School. Ben is a avid reader and study of leadership and organizational psychology, and has spoken at conferences and professional developments on a variety of topics such as: "Leadership in Athletics; Empowering Your Players", "Making the Transition to Administration; A Practical Guide of What to Expect in Your First Year" and "Three Behavioral Psychology Studies that Benefit Educational Leadership". He is also a huge fan of this Podcast! About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders weekly to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact. Educate. Inspire. Lead. www.educatorslead.com

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It's a great show with 2 guests who answered my call at the last minute to cover a cancellation. I was pleased to finally meet Aaron Snow, a local coordinator for a national poetry recitation contest, the first local school to participate is the Alternative School in Columbia County; 30 students will be competing to go to regional on Friday 1/27. Barry talked about reNew and Brew, a cool event combining craft beer and artist reinterpretations of items found in a Goodwill Store. Of course, I covered events for this week-end as well as a quick look into the future. Complete info is on our calendar along with all Arts Events in the River Region. Arts Weekly Radio Show and Podcast-- listen to learn about Arts and Artists in Augusta. Special Guests this week James Aaron Snow with Poetry Out Loud and Barry Paschal to talk about 2017 reNew & Brew at Goodwill. You can listen 2 ways: Radio on Saturday morning at 9:30 on Smooth Jazz 92.3 FM or Podcast from our website www.AugustaArts.com The Greater Augusta Arts Council

Valerie Kote-Tawia has been writing captivating stories since she discovered her gift early in her youth. A former Alternative School teacher, she walked away from the security of that job to pursue her true passion: writing. Valerie has managed to merge the expression of her gift with the burden on her heart for youth; creating compelling work that entertains and transforms lives.  The success of her first self-produced and directed teen stage play, Would You Be Left, propelled her on the journey of creating the teen book series, Set Apart. Set Apart chronicles the drama-filled lives of five friends as their experiences inspire them to reset the "norm" and persuade others to live as they were created and called...set apart. It is a series about tough decisions, mistakes, second chances and forgiveness. It’s a series that keeps it real (and right). There is no topic off-limits. Valerie's vision is to revolutionize the entertainment industry by captivating young audiences with books, magazines, TV and film that promotes virtuous lifestyles of high self-respect, self-worth and moral integrity. This series launches the next step in the fulfilling of her mission to create clean, clever and stirring work that compels youth to live set apart and inspire others to follow. She hopes to use the book series to fund and propel teen centered stage and film projects as well as create a platform to encourage youth to break away from the crowd and LIVE SET APART!

NWP welcomes Erin Kenny, founder of and entirely outdoor school for kids.  "Kids can't bounce off the walls, if you take away the walls." Forest Kindergarten! Cedarsong Nature School’s mission is to provide opportunities for direct experience with nature. Our goal is to increase awareness of and connection to the natural world in order to foster compassion and empathy for the earth and all its inhabitants. To further this mission, Cedarsong Nature School offers nature immersion classes and camps for people of all ages. Our aim is to encourage this deep appreciation for the natural world by providing quality outdoor hands-on experience. Our programs are designed to fully engage children and adults in exploring the natural world while encouraging their sense of wonder. Through the ongoing study of natural and cultural history, our participants deepen their understanding of the world around them, building a heartfelt relationship with nature and community.

What does a democratic school look like when it is part of a public school board? Carol Nash, one of the co-founders of Alpha II Alternative School in Toronto, tells us all about it. (Song by Shipley Hollow) Podcast: Life at Alpha II Alternative School Tweet The post Life at Alpha II Alternative School appeared first on REDAQ.

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