Podcasts about alternative schools

What is anarchist pedagogy? What does it have to do with so-called “alternative” schools, where mainstream educational systems often send students they have expelled, suspended, or otherwise excluded? How can working at the intersection of anarchist pedagogical philosophy and marginalized educational spaces open up new layers for how we rearrange power and accountability in learning spaces? This episode—which features teacher, educational reform leader, and principal Rodney Powell—dives into all of these questions and more.The term “anarchist pedagogies” is not the first thing that comes to mind when we hear that someone is a high school principal. And yet this is exactly the combination at the center of this episode. Rodney Powell exposes preconceptions not only about this administrative role, but also about what “anarchy” can mean in theory and practice. Powell is the founder of EdArchy.org, described as “a youth development program committed to providing young people with the resources to imagine and create their own community-focused, authentic learning experiences.” He has his feet in two worlds: the traditional school where he pushes, when possible, for more democratic relations with his teaching staff through resistance and revolution (not reform), and the EdArchy program. Given the strictures of traditional educational systems, Powell has imagined this other space to subvert the dominant educational paradigms, where students can practice the student-centered and consented, co-designed, mutually-empowering, dream-incubating, and community-connected learning possibilities of education.Over his twenty-four years in education, Rodney Powell has led school systems in Baltimore, Hartford, and in his current role as a principal in Danbury Public Schools in Connecticut. A 2023-24 member of the Nelle Mae Foundation Speakers Bureau on racial equity in public education, he is also pursuing his doctorate at Northeastern University. There, as in all his other work, his research focuses on partnering with youth toward greater agency, consent, and justice in learning.

Feedback is universally recognized as a cornerstone of growth and development, yet its delivery often falls short, missing the mark on fostering the intended positive impact. But, by recalibrating our approach to providing feedback, we can transform it into a catalyst for genuine improvement.  In this episode, assistant executive director and principal of alternative schools Jillian Bucciero, explores the critical art and science of delivering feedback effectively. She reveals invaluable insights into crafting feedback that enhances performance and fortifies the culture and learning environment; moreover, she walks listeners through the essential conditions necessary for impactful feedback and shares strategies to ensure that feedback becomes a powerful tool for growth and improvement.Books Recommended by Jillian:Dare to Lead Let's Talk, Making Effective Feedback Your Superpower Positional Authority Ain't Leadership

EREA Flexible Schools, the largest network of alternative schools in Australia, has created a new role, a Director of First Nations Education, to respond to the significant and urgent need to better support, encourage and respond to Indigenous students – something that is only more important since the referendum result.

EREA Flexible Schools, Australia's largest network of alternative schools recently created a new role, a Director of First Nations Education. A move that coincided with the failed Voice to Parliament referendum.

In this episode, Lisa talks to Chris Rufo, author of "America's Cultural Revolution." They discuss the culture war and whether conservatives can win it. Rufo explains the origins of the cultural revolution and its impact on institutions. He emphasizes the need for conservatives to understand the movement intellectually and institutionally in order to defeat it. Rufo expresses optimism about grassroots support against Critical Race Theory and Gender Ideology. They also discuss the importance of anger, the impact of conservative activism on companies, and the need to actively engage in the culture war. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the iHeartRadio Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Lisa talks to Chris Rufo, author of "America's Cultural Revolution." They discuss the culture war and whether conservatives can win it. Rufo explains the origins of the cultural revolution and its impact on institutions. He emphasizes the need for conservatives to understand the movement intellectually and institutionally in order to defeat it. Rufo expresses optimism about grassroots support against Critical Race Theory and Gender Ideology. They also discuss the importance of anger, the impact of conservative activism on companies, and the need to actively engage in the culture war. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the iHeartRadio Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine a school district that doesn't just issue edicts from on high. An organization that learns together, plans together, analyzes data together, and problem-solves together. A district like that can create an environment necessary for all schools to succeed. Kim Wood is a District Behavior Coach for Placer County Schools and she's here with us today to help you create that kind of district. She joined Jordan and Hannah on the podcast this week to share how school districts all across the country can decrease exclusionary discipline events and increase their staff's capacity to navigate behavior concerns. She was also kind enough to share her blueprint for a district-wide approach to behavior management that you can take back to your leadership team! Links: To learn more about PBIS and supporting schools in your district check out Kim's webinar “How Leaders Can Support Positive Student Behavior at Alternative Schools”. Subscribe to the LiveSchool Leader by clicking here! Want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel Or Follow us on Instagram: @getliveschool Or TikTok: @whyliveschool and for incredible resources on School Culture check us out at www.whyliveschool.com

It is now common knowledge that school leaders are critical to staff performance and the resulting student achievement. Some research has found that a school leader can be responsible for up to 25% of student achievement. Unfortunately, the field of education is having a very hard time keeping school leaders around. According to the Hechinger Report, nearly 30% of principals leading "troubled" schools leave every year, and half of all principals leave their job inside of 5 years. Being a school leader is a tough job, especially in alternative schools. Make no mistake, school leaders want to be successful.  Telling school leaders to be better or pointing the finger at them is only serving to increase their attrition rate. In this episode, former Prinicpal and Behavior Analyst, Larry Brashear, gets to heart of the matter when discussing the core elements to being successful in alternative schools.

In September, the Madison Metropolitan School District appointed Nury Castillo Crawford as Executive Director of Alternative Schools & Innovation. Castillo Crawford shared with LNN her experience as an immigrant from Peru and her experience as a student in the public school system shaped her life's work and mission as an educator and advocate for students and bilingual education. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I have the absolute pleasure sharing a conversation that I had with Jen Buchanan. Jen is a passionate educator, strategic thinker and world traveler whose story is truly inspiring. She is a future focused educator with a vision to make schools better. Jen's wide ranging career spans multiple schools and numerous countries.  She has forged a career as an educator in progressive schools around the world including Green School (Bali), Think Global School (USA), and more recently Preshil School in Melbourne. Jen has a track record of creating positive, engaged and innovative learning environments in schools, and is passionate about creating equity for all students. This interview covered so many areas including:  Her role as a  convenor with Future Schools Alliance (FSA).  How to transform learning communities to pioneer the future of education. And how to advocate for student agency; igniting the creative potential in each young person as they navigate their education path. This  was a wonderful conversation and I am so grateful to have had the time to talk with Jen. The Art of Teaching Podcast resources:  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching Here is the link to the show notes: https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofteachingpodcast/

What do you think about the idea of a school where kids get to pick what they learn? Where there's no rules, no homework and no one in charge. There's a few of these types of schools in Ireland - some in Kildare, Sligo, Cork, Kilkenny and all around the country. Andrea was joined by Ciara Brehony, Staff Member at Wicklow Democratic School, Gayle Nagle, Staff member at Sligo Sudbury School and parents Dorothée and Mia to chat about alternative schools...

Welcome to The Teach Lead Coach Podcast! We are a show all about helping teachers learn to love their careers again. Whether you are a new teacher or a veteran, this show is for you. Each week, we discuss a topic that will help you become the best version of yourself. Our four pillars are: Mind, Body, Growth, and Teaching Practice. We believe teaching is the best job in the world, you CAN have life balance, you can find joy, you can be healthy and happy, and you make a difference everyday in the lives of your students. If you are a teacher, administrator, or paraprofessional, dive into our latest episode and enjoy! :)We would LOVE to coach you this school year if you need help hitting those goals and creating a healthier, happier version of YOU. We offer a free video chat to hear where you are at, and 1:1 coaching programs starting at just $199. Contact us on Twitter, Instagram, or via email for more information.Please leave us a review so more people like you can find us. :)Connect with us!Instagram: @tlceducatorsTwitter: @tlceducatorsWebsite: www.teachleadcoach.comDM us any questions or comments you have! You can also email us at: teachleadcoach.info@gmail.comThank you and “see you” next time!Taylor & Chad

My oldest child is starting kindergarten, and the thoughts of alternative schooling options have been on my mind. I've been questioning the concept of traditional school system for quite a while, and have been on an exploration to determine what type of schooling is best for my kids.Hannah Frankman is the founder of rebelEducator. She grew up homeschooled, skipped college to cut her teeth in the startup world, and has been living and breathing alternative education ever since. She's a regular writer, speaker, and commentator on education innovation.Most people grow up in societies and communities where traditional schools is all they ever know. Discussing some of the alternative schooling options and breaking down the issues with traditional schools, definitely requires recalibrating the way you think. If you can accomplish that, you'll see a whole different side to how kids can learn, and hopefully decide which option is best for your kids.This was a very insightful and encouraging episode about the many options that parents have to educate their kids. Some of the topics we discuss include:- The big learnings from Hannah's homeschooling experience- Her family life as a homeschooler- The most valuable parts of being homeschooled- Why self-direction is a great learning method for kids- Major problems with the traditional school system- The social element of homeschooling- Some of the issues with learning in front of a computer all day- What parents can do to better educate themselves on alternative schools- So much more.Learn more about rebelEducator:https://rebeleducator.co/Follow Hannah on Twitter:https://twitter.com/HannahFrankmanRecommended reading:Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling, by John Taylor Gato

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If you want to know which kids are least likely to get vaccinated, there's a decent way to tell — they're the ones attending an alternative school. Even before covid, with traditional vaccines that were proven safe over decades, the opt-out rate among alternative school kids was many times higher than kids in traditional classrooms.Why is that? Where does the hesitancy come from? And what can we learn about the factors parents weigh when they make these decisions by studying the philosophies of the schools they choose?GUEST: Inori Roy, investigative journalist, writing in The Local

Another listener topic! This week Expert Ali discusses different types of schools you can attend besides public schools. 

Tlaloc Rodriguez is an Educator and Circle Keeper living in Chicago, Illinois. What he is most passionate about is helping adults, children, and youth make sense out of the mysterious realm of feelings so they can harness its power to enrich or mend their relationships. His professional interests include Emotional Health Education, Co-regulation Through Circle Facilitation, Mediation at Home, School, Work and Positive Youth Development.Tlaloc is…A Level 5 School-Age Children and Youth Development PractitionerA NAMA Certified Anger Management Specialist-IIAn Experienced Self-Enrichment TeacherAn Experienced School Social WorkerHappily Married With a Wonderful Son-A Proud U.S. Marine VeteranWe talk about all of this and more!Connect with him and his work at: https://livingjusticepress.org/acadp_listings/tlaloc-rodriguez/and check out all the other resources from Living Justice Press at http://livingjusticepress.orgSee all our workshops and courses at http://amplifyrj.com/learn Future Ancestor Collective (Community Gatherings): http://tiny.cc/ARJcommunity Rep Amplify RJ Gear at http://amplifyrj.threadless.com You can connect with Amplify RJ:Email list: http://tiny.cc/ARJemail Instagram: http://instagram.com/amplify.rjLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/restorative-justice Facebook: http://facebook.com/amplifyrjTwitter: http://twitter.com/amplifyrjWebsite: http://amplifyrj.comReading list: http://amplifyrj.com/reading-list

Today's show features a conversation with four inspirational women who have taken matters into their own hands and set up alternative schools in recent years - 3 in the UK and one in the Dominican Republic. Avid listeners of the Rethinking Education podcast will probably know that the one in the DR is my good friend, co-author and Learning to Learn copilot Kate McAllister, who featured in Episode 9. My other 3 guests today are people that I have come to know only very recently, as a result of having set up this podcast. They are Kath Pratt, who has set up an alternative school called Soweni, down on the cliffs of Cornwall; Hayley Peacock, who has set up a proudly progressive private school called Atelier 21, in Crawley; and Lucy Stephens, who has set up a democratic school in Croydon, known as the New School, which is free to attend because it is funded by private philanthropists, rather fascinatingly. Links: Soweni: https://www.soweni.com/landing-page Hive: https://thehive.school/about Atelier 21: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP80Nt5ynps New School: https://www.thenewschool.org.uk/ Guardian article about the New School: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/mar/13/a-community-of-equals-the-private-school-with-no-fees-set-up-by-a-south-london-teacher First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ Glossary of acronyms: AP: Alternative provision IB: International Baccalaureate PYP: Primary Years Programme PWC: PricewaterhouseCoopers SCITT: School-centred Initial Teacher Training The Rethinking Education podcast is hosted and produced by Dr James Mannion. You can contact him at rethinking-ed.org/contact, or via @RethinkingJames on Twitter. You can join the Rethinking Education Mighty Network here: rethinking-education.mn.co

The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that offers real people a chance to be heard as they struggle with relationship issues and mental health challenges. John will give you practical advice on how to connect with people, how to take the next right step when you feel frozen, and how to cut through the depression and anxiety that can feel so overwhelming. You are not alone in this battle. You are worth being well—and it starts by focusing on what you can control. Let us know what’s going on by leaving a voicemail at 844.693.3291 or visiting johndelony.com/show. We want to talk to YOU! Show Notes for this Episode My husband is coming back from deployment and I'm wanting to know how we can reconnect. My ex and I were into hard drugs and we had a baby. She cleaned up before I did and now won't let me be involved. - I am an licensed social worker and want to talk about alternative schools Lyrics of the Day: "Photosynthesis" -Frank Turner tags: marriage, relationships, parenting, military, family, substance abuse, workplace/career, counseling/therapy These platforms contain content, including information provided by guests, that is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, financial, legal, or other advice. The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions as well as its affiliates and subsidiaries (including their respective employees, agents and representatives) make no representations or warranties concerning the content and expressly disclaim any and all liability concerning the content including any treatment or action taken by any person following the information offered or provided within or through this show. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

In this conversation, Q talks with her internet friend Peter Marmorek, a Canadian. Peter taught high school for 32 years (10 in Alternative Schools) and his favorite subject is World Religions. Since “retiring”, Peter has taught creative writing and works with Unitarian congregation to heal the world. In this conversation we discuss photography; his mom surviving COVID and turning 100; religion and its value in modern life; and his family history as Holocaust survivors.   Read Peter Marmourek's blog.  

Alternative Schools provide instruction to students that need different learning opportunities than those provided in “traditional” schools. In this episode, we talk with Alysse Castro, Executive Director of Alternative Schools for San Francisco Unified School District, whose mission is to ensure educational outcomes for even the most marginalized students.This show is brought to you by Your 3 Eyes:https://www.your3eyes.com/join-the-movement.html

New York City's 55 transfer schools serve over 13,000 high school–aged students who have dropped out of or stopped attending their traditional high schools. Operating with constrained budgets and under the constant threat of closure, these schools, sometimes referred to as alternative high schools, nonetheless can transform the lives of the students they serve in large and small ways, according to a new study by Graduate Center, CUNY researchers. Two of the study's authors, Graduate Center Professor Michelle Fine and Ph.D. student Mica Baum-Tuccillo, join The Thought Project to discuss their findings. Fine, a veteran social policy researcher and co-founder of the Public Science Project, which produced the study, admits that even she was surprised to find that “these schools were filled with care, but that wasn't instead of academic expectations, it was a prerequisite.” Baum-Tucillo is a transfer school success story, having graduated from one and returning to teach at that same school. Fine and Baum-Tucillo elaborate on the report's top recommendations. Among them is that requiring a 67 percent graduation rate, based on high-stakes tests, is misguided and that more holistic and tailored assessments should be established. The report, “And Still They Rise: Lessons from Students in New York City's Alternative Transfer High Schools,” is publicly available.

“Restorative justice is about healing. And healing in communities.” — Gina Hill Today I interviewed Gina Hill. Gina M. Hill is currently the Lead Administrator at the Oakland Emiliano Zapata Street Academy High School and a trainer with RJTI - Restorative Justice Training Institute founded by Rita Renjitham Alfred. Gina M. Hill has been an educator in Oakland, California public schools for over twenty years as a Teacher/CTM, after school Program Coordinator and Administrator. As Principal at Street Academy, she led the school wide implementation of restorative justice and dynamic mindfulness to create an intentional school culture aiming to resist institutionally racist norms that ultimately funnel our most vulnerable youth into the school-to-prison pipeline. In her spare time she enjoys samba dancing and yoga. To catch up with our guest: www.oaklandstreetacademy.org www.rjtica.org In this episode we speak about: How restorative justice is an alternative model to working with students in schools on behavior The pattern of suspension rates following incarceration rates, and how restorative justice addresses that problem Then Carmella comes in and wonders if restorative justice methods can stop her family from fighting over the dinner table. If you enjoyed this podcast, could you please kindly consider leaving a short review on your podcast outlet. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really make a difference in helping share the podcasts with other people. This episode we’re posting all of the resources we spoke about in the program within the VIP group. To get inside info, discounts, show dates, and to be the first to know when my book Inside Melania: What I Know About Melania Trump by Impersonating Her comes out sign up for my monthly-ish email list over at www.laurenlogi.com. Let’s get social! Instagram: instagram.com/laurenlogi Melania Trump parody channel: instagram.com/flotusofficial Twitter: twitter.com/laurenlogi YouTube: youtube.com/laurenlogi

Production team:Host : Maria XenidouProducer: Julie-Roxane KrikorianIntroduction Voice: David Bourne  Contact us:impactlearningpodcast@gmail.com  Music credits:Like Lee performed by The Mini VandalsTransition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks Where to find Sharon Hancock:Her website: Essentials of HomeschoolingAbout Sharon Mentioned in this episode:Flatten the Covid-19 Curve Phonic Pathways: Clear Steps to Easy Reading and Perfect Spelling, 10th edition by Dolores G. HiskesSingapore Primary Mathematics Workbook Listen to this episode and explore: How Sharon’s daughter learnt to count (4:40)Getting started with homeschooling: the power of community and homeschool co-ops (6:13)Kindergarten: building a strong foundation of reading and math skills (8:30)How Sharon’s daughter responded to kindergarten-level homeschooling (9:36)The importance of social interaction and play with other children (11:36)The benefits of homeschooling vs traditional schooling: personalized and flexible learning (13:56)How Sharon’s son built a vacuum chamber: an example of self-directed learning (15:44)How homeschooling caters to different learning styles: reading, discussing, watching, kinesthetic learning… (17:44)Why homeschooled kids need structure in their daily activities (21:37)How homeschooling nurtures workers and independent thinkers for the future (27:04)How to decide if homeschooling is the right choice for your family (29:39)What homeschool co-ops are and what they offer (32:57)A word on state-specific homeschooling requirements (36:16)Sharon’s biggest challenge during her homeschooling journey: keeping up with her kids (40:24)When homeschooling does not work (42:16)What skills are required to become an effective homeschooling parent (44:46)Sharon’s advice for parents contemplating homeschooling (50:15)What Sharon wants to leave her mark on during her lifetime (50:47)Maria's takeaways around homeschooling and learning at home (53:21)

On the 5th conjunction episode of AdvocacyPRIME and ICEC, Kevin Jones and I sat down to discuss Restorative Practices. Kevin has his masters in Restorative Practices, Educational Leadership, is affiliated with the Regional Office of Education #17, International Institute for Restorative Practices, Retired Principal for Alternative Schools, and Adjunct Professor/Trainer/Coach.    Check out AdvocacyPRIME's Facebook Group Become a member of ICEC AP's YouTube Channel Follow me on Twitter Check out my Blog You can donate to this cause on PayPal to help me produce more content!

Production team:Host : Maria XenidouProducer: Julie-Roxane KrikorianIntroduction Voice: David Bourne Contact us:impactlearningpodcast@gmail.com Music credits:Like Lee performed by The Mini VandalsTransition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks Where to find Sharon Hancock:Her website: Essentials of HomeschoolingAbout Sharon Mentioned in this episode:Phonic Pathways: Clear Steps to Easy Reading and Perfect Spelling, 10th edition by Dolores G. HiskesSingapore Primary Mathematics Workbook Listen to this episode and explore:How Sharon’s daughter learnt to count (2:25)Getting started with homeschooling: the power of community and homeschool co-ops (3:58)Kindergarten: building a strong foundation of reading and math skills (6:15)How Sharon’s daughter responded to kindergarten-level homeschooling (7:21)The importance of social interaction and play with other children (9:21)The benefits of homeschooling vs traditional schooling: personalized and flexible learning (11:41)How Sharon’s son built a vacuum chamber: an example of self-directed learning (13:40)How homeschooling caters to different learning styles: reading, discussing, watching, kinesthetic learning… (15:29)Why homeschooled kids need structure in their daily activities (19:22)How homeschooling nurtures workers and independent thinkers for the future (24:49)How to decide if homeschooling is the right choice for your family (27:34)What homeschool co-ops are and what they offer (30:42)A word on state-specific homeschooling requirements (34:01)Sharon’s biggest challenge during her homeschooling journey: keeping up with her kids (38:09)When homeschooling does not work (40:01)What skills are required to become an effective homeschooling parent (42:31)Sharon’s advice for parents contemplating homeschooling (48:00)What Sharon wants to leave her mark on during her lifetime (48:32)

We speak with Norm Fruchter, long-time educational activist and thought leader, about Independence School, an experimental high school where the ideal was that someone walking into a classroom couldn’t tell the teacher from the students. We discuss lessons learned – and perhaps forgotten – about supporting students whose original schools failed them. Among the school’s...

On today's podcast, Riley sits down with long-time friend Emily Day. Emily and Riley met while both working in the service industry, and she has gone on to become one of the top yoga instructors, mentors and mental health advocates in the Scarborough region of the GTA. Emily Day: Instagram.com/Modern.Day.Yoga https://www.facebook.com/moderndayyoga/ Instagram.com/RileyDeveauu Instagram.com/Trinityforchange Instagram.com/StoriesFromHighSchoolPodcast Trinityforchange.com Intro/Outro song: @russ-dawson-252386707 Don't forget to leave a rating and review for the show! Have a topic you'd like discussed or a guest you'd like on? Email us at Trinityforchange@hotmail.com Use code TRINITYFORMUSHROOMS for 10% off at us.foursigmatic.com/#_a_trinityformushrooms Use code MINDSET at Trinityforchange.com for 10% off at Trinityforchange.com

Regional Superintendent Julie Wollerman stops by for a conversation on the function of the Regional Offices of Education in Illinois, and what her role is. We also dive into a bit of truancy and the function and operation of Alternative Schools.

Regional Superintendent Julie Wollerman stops by for a conversation on the function of the Regional Offices of Education in Illinois, and what her role is. We also dive into a bit of truancy and the function and operation of Alternative Schools.

My guest this week is Jessica, an unschooling mom living in Germany. Unschooling is illegal in Germany, so we’ve kept everything on a first-name basis to protect her anonymity. Jessica decided even before her son was born that her child wouldn’t attend conventional schools, but she had no idea that the alternative schools that sounded […]

In this podcast, we interviewed Dorna Lange. She told us about what motivated her as a teacher to visit over 50 alternative schools, including many democratic schools, Montessori schools, Waldorf schools, Reggio Emilia schools, over the past three years on two different continents. She told us about what she learned along the way and about […] The post Dorna Lange on visiting over 50 alternative schools appeared first on REDAQ.

Michael Funder has been a teacher at the School of Total Education for over 30 years. For 20 of those years, Michael worked under the guidance of the school’s founder, Vijayadev Yogendra. Michael has a wealth of experience both as a teacher, and as a parent — with two children of his own who attended and graduated from the school. In this interview, which was recorded in February 2010, Michael talks about the following topics: - The reasons SOTE was originally established. - Innateness. - The deeper purpose of education. - The role of parents in the educational process. - Nurturing the spirit or soul in education. - Benefits of teachers working collaboratively.

Richard Waters speaks to Satish Kumar, author and founder of the Small School in Hartland, UK. Satish Kumar is also the editor of Resurgence magazine, founder of Schumacher College in the UK and featured in the BBC television series “Earth Pilgrim”. Satish Kumar visited the School of Total Education in 2007. This discussion (recorded in April 2010) covers the following topics: - Early influences on Satish Kumar’s educational philosophy. - The benefits of small schools. - Nurturing the spirit in education. - Ways to foster innateness and creativity in children. - The origins of Schumacher College. - Balancing government requirements with small school philosophy.

In our show this week, we will continue the discussion of motivation in education by discussing further some of the different ways in which education is moving. We will examine specific things that broaden understanding, for example through interactive experiences like service learning and also other methods, including alternative education and homeschooling. We will explore these creative and nurturing approaches at every level beginning with preschool all the way through college.