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In this episode of Bionic Planet, I delve into the complex and often controversial world of conservation in the Amazon, featuring Michael Greene, a figure recently spotlighted in a Washington Post article that painted him as a land grabber. However, my intention is to provide a more nuanced perspective on his story, which I believe reflects broader challenges in the fight against deforestation. Michael Greene's journey began in 2009 when he entered the tangled legal landscape of land ownership in the Amazon. His work is set against a backdrop of illegal logging, land grabbing, and the struggles of local settlers. The episode explores the threats to the Amazon, particularly in the Portel region, where illegal loggers and wealthy individuals exploit the land, often using deceptive tactics to claim vast areas. Throughout our conversation, we discuss the various actors involved in this crisis, including the legal landowners, illegal loggers, and settlers who are often caught in the middle. Michael shares insights into the "hair comb" pattern of deforestation, where roads are cut into the forest, leading to a gradual encroachment of settlers and illegal loggers alike. As we unpack Michael's project, we examine the strategies he implemented to combat deforestation and support local communities. He highlights the importance of the Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR), a mandatory environmental registry that helps families claim their land and protect it from illegal encroachment. Michael's initiative aimed to empower local families by helping them navigate this bureaucratic process, ultimately securing their land rights. However, the episode also addresses the backlash Michael faced from local NGOs and other organizations that accused him of being a land grabber himself. We discuss the complexities of these accusations and the challenges of working in a region where the status quo is heavily influenced by illegal logging and land grabbing. Throughout our two-hour conversation, I aim to provide a balanced view of Michael's work, acknowledging his quirks and the difficulties he has encountered while also emphasizing the positive impact he has had on local communities. This episode serves as a raw and unfiltered look at the challenges of conservation in the Amazon, offering listeners a glimpse into the intricate dynamics at play in the fight against deforestation. Join me as we explore the unfolding saga of Michael Green, a figure who embodies the complexities of conservation efforts in one of the world's most vital ecosystems. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction to Michael Green and the Controversy 00:05:30 - The Project in Portel: Initial Threats and Land Ownership 00:10:00 - Illegal Logging and Settler Dynamics 00:15:00 - The Hair Comb Pattern of Deforestation 00:20:00 - Countering Land Grabbing: The CAR Initiative 00:25:00 - Building Schools and Community Engagement 00:30:00 - Legal Challenges and Land Ownership Issues 00:35:00 - Pushback from NGOs and the Status Quo 00:40:00 - Historical Context: Jonas Morioka's Land Purchase 00:45:00 - Michael's Entry into Conservation and REDD+ 00:50:00 - The Role of COIAB and Initial Meetings 00:55:00 - Investment Groups and Project Development 01:00:00 - Controversies Surrounding Other Carbon Projects Quotes "I believe, based on the evidence to date, that he's been unjustly pilloried." - 00:00:43 "It's an unvarnished and unstructured look at the challenges of ending deforestation." - 00:03:13 "The threats to the area primarily in this period of time before the project started was illegal logging." - 00:04:44 "What happened as this hair comb deforestation that takes place in the Amazon, it was starting to reach the borders of the property." - 00:06:16 "We realized that the threat was really more of an organized crime threat, where they're organized land grabbing taking place." - 00:07:09 "Their cycles, typically, each family might do seven hectares and they plant one hectare one year and then they abandon it." - 00:15:54 "My big fear was that the settlers or the traditional people were going to be approached by illegal loggers as well as land invaders." - 00:17:22 "We wanted to track that and put eyes on it basically." - 00:23:02 "If it's not my carbon credit project, it's nobody's carbon credit project." - 00:43:12 "I think a lot of those news stories were pushed by his partners who wanted Jonas out of the area." - 00:41:37

Send us a textIn this special Remembrance Day episode of #GaleForceWins, we honour the sacrifices made by those who serve. John Carew, is a retired member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. He shares a powerful and deeply personal story about his deployment to Afghanistan, where he risked his life for the values and freedoms we hold dear. This episode includes an emotional recounting of his experiences abroad, including his efforts to help local communities and the friends he lost along the way. Despite the challenges and losses, John's story is a reminder of the courage and commitment of Canadian soldiers. Please join us in remembering those who served and continue to serve.Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction to the Remembrance Day Special0:14 – Honouring My Brother's Service in Afghanistan. John is Gerry Carew's brother.0:42 – John's Background and Deployment1:50 – his return Home for Christmas2:05 – A Letter from the United States Marine Corps2:38 – Stories from Serving in Afghanistan3:31 – Building Schools and Helping the Community4:10 – Facing the Taliban's Resistance5:00 – Loss of Friends and Reflections on Sacrifice5:50 – Why Remembrance Matters Deeply for Veterans6:20 – Encouraging Youth to Visit Memorials7:00 – Tribute to the Fallen and Remembrance of Service7:45 – Final Words on Honouring Our FreedomGale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.Visit our services page here:https://galeforcewins.com/servicesTo message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/

In this impactful episode of The Confident Mompreneur, Kyrie welcomes Cami Parker, founder of Expedition Global, a non-profit organization dedicated to building schools and addressing critical issues such as human trafficking, domestic violence, and poverty. Since 2017, Cami has led teams of volunteers to countries like Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Kenya, and Morocco, where they work to create lasting, positive change. Cami shares her entrepreneurial journey, discussing how personal challenges, including her cancer diagnosis and experiences with extreme poverty and human trafficking in Haiti, inspired her to start her non-profit. She talks about the resilience and adaptability needed to lead such initiatives while balancing her personal life and mission. The episode delves into Cami's fight against human trafficking, debunking common misconceptions and offering valuable advice on how parents can protect their families. Cami highlights the importance of awareness, education, and having open, honest conversations to prevent exploitation. Cami also discusses Expedition Global's unique volunteer trips, which combine vacationing with meaningful humanitarian work. These trips allow volunteers to enjoy cultural immersion and adventure while making a tangible difference in orphanages, schools, and clinics, empowering local communities along the way. Join us for an inspiring conversation about making a global impact through service, entrepreneurship, and the fight against human trafficking. Cami shares details about her upcoming holiday expeditions and how you can get involved in this life-changing work! Find Cami: @weareexpeditionglobal www.expeditionglobal.com Find Kyrie: @theconfidentmompreneur www.theconfidentmompreneur.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-confident-mom/support

Paula Marshall, a third-generation Tulsan, has been the CEO of Bama Companies since 1990. Recognized for her community impact and philanthropic efforts, she has been inducted into both the Tulsa and Oklahoma Hall of Fame. In living out her mission, Paula has served, started, or partnered with numerous organizations and causes in and around Tulsa, including the Margaret Hudson Program, DVIS, Food On The Move, and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Her mission also extends around the world: Paula has helped build four schools in Ghana, educating over 1,000 children to set them up for a successful life. The schools range from elementary education to vocational training, teaching students a lifelong trade. Paula is now in the process of building her fifth, and largest, school in Ghana and has plans for many, many more! Patricia will discuss this philanthropic project with Paula Marshall and her US BAMA team Kim Owens, Senior Director of People Systems and Community Relations at The Bama Companies, Inc.and Jeff Woodward, chief of fundraising for the Ghana Schools. They will discuss the mission of the foundation how the schools have been funded, the procurement of the teachers for the schools, the education the students receive and the Paula Marshall Foundation's partnership with Bishop Odai his ministry, Maranatha Power Ministries.

Team Frank Africa was created in May 2002 in honour of Frank Joseph Doyle who died on 9/11. The non-profit organization's mission is to build one school at-a-time in remote areas of Africa. Kimmy Chedel is the founder and president of Team Frank Africa and is the widow of Frank Joseph Doyle. She spoke to Andrew Carter.

Deborah Hanson is an independent researcher and historian uncovering hidden stories and documenting oral testimonies of the Black family's educational and entrepreneurial experiences in the early 1900s. In sharing these stories, Ms. Hanson's goal is to provide encouragement and inspiration on how the faith and determination of our ancestors can be the driving force for us to pursue our highest dreams. In this episode, we explore the powerful and often untold story of the movement to build schools for Black youth in the Southern United States between 1914 and 1932. Deborah Hanson, an independent researcher and historian, joins us to shed light on the incredible faith, determination, and resilience of Black families during this period. She highlights how communities came together, despite the era's racial oppression, to create educational opportunities that laid the foundation for future generations. Ms. Hanson's research uncovers the inspiring stories behind these efforts and offers valuable lessons on how the past can fuel our pursuit of greatness today.

AJ Klenk, Managing Partner of Catalyst Capital Partners, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show. AJ shares insights into the current multifamily market, including the impact of new construction projects on rent rates. He also talks about Catalyst's focus on the Southeast and the factors they consider when choosing markets for development. AJ Klenk | Real Estate Background Catalyst Capital Partners, Built on Hospitality Based in: Charlotte, North Carolina Say hi to him at: www.catalystcp.com www.builtonhospitality.com www.capstone-companies.com LinkedIn www.buildon.org Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Sponsors: Viking Capital Apartments.com

The Government has been warned that companies that could build and operate schools think it is too risky and are not interested. It has also been told financing school builds with public-private partnerships or PPPs, is unlikely to let the Crown dodge the risk of cost blowouts as much as it would like. However, the advice to the Education Minister goes on to conclude that the PPP model could be rejigged to overcome these barriers. Phil Pennington got the advice under the Official Information Act. Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Your host, Catherine Cantey, talks with Sr. Project Manager of Thompson Turner Construction, Harold Turner.Discover the key to building strong relationships, nurturing teamwork, and maintaining a thriving company culture. Uncover valuable insights on finding innovative ways to grow within the construction industry and the transformational impact of dedicating time to thinking and planning. If you're curious about the dynamics of the construction industry and how small changes can lead to significant results, this podcast is a must-listen.We talk about:-Team Building-Creating Time-Cross-Collaboration To learn more about John's work, visit Turner.ThompsonConstructionGroup.com.If you'd like to be a guest on The Business Vitality® podcast, click HERE.For more information, visit CatherineCantey.com.

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jack George, an innovative educator and leader in the field of education technology. We dive into the fascinating world of School 3.0, where blockchain technology, AI, and character education intersect. Jack shares Aiglon College's journey towards creating a new system of badging, using Merits and Demerits as a form of currency. We explore the potential of NFTs and blockchain for student data ownership, as well as the importance of resilience in education. From the future of schools to the role of AI in education, this conversation is a thought-provoking exploration of the changing landscape of learning.Episode Outline:- Introduction to Jack George and his role in leading innovation in education technology.- School 3.0: Exploring the use of Merits and Demerits as a form of badging and currency within the school.- The potential of blockchain technology and NFTs for student data ownership and validation of credentials.- The role of character education and the celebration of soft skills in the future of education.- The importance of resilience as an ongoing skill and the use of skills wheels to track soft skill development.- Exploring Aiglon College's forward-thinking approach to reimagining education.- The launch of a new AI project and the potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI) in education.- The need to reimagine education and find the balance between technology and human connection.- Collaboration with other schools and think tanks to roll out the School 3.0 framework.- The responsibility of educators to drive positive change in education.Key Quotes:- "We're looking at how these things intersect and looking for ways to incentivize good behaviour and character traits, and demerits for weakening or negative character traits." [Timestamp: 00:04:25]- "The ultimate aim is that students would own their credentials and achievements for life, beyond school." [Timestamp: 00:14:30]- "AI can augment teachers, make them more efficient, amplify their impact, but it can't teach students how to be good, kind, world-changing humans." [Timestamp: 00:19:05]- "What if we could genuinely prove personhood online and protect our children from bots?" [Timestamp: 00:38:40]- "Education is at a crossroads. We need to reimagine education because when AGI comes, our whole lives will change. All that we think we know will have to be questioned and reevaluated.." [Timestamp: 00:49:15]Thank you for tuning in, and as always, if you found this episode useful, please share your experience. You can find me online on Twitter, LinkedIN and Instagram: @leaningshane. My website is shaneleaning.com. For international school leadership tips, subscribe to my newsletter here.About the hostShane Leaning is a passionate organisational development coach with over 11 years of international teaching and leadership experience. His approach to coaching and professional development is about approachability and attentiveness to the unique strengths and contexts of schools and educators.

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Black Comedy, Cancel Culture, Segregation, Building Schools in Africa are some of the topics we cover in this episode of the “Ivy League Hood Rats” with Co-Hosts and Ivy League graduates Archie Tyson and Uche L. Njoku… Join in on the conversation on Black Comedy, Cancel Culture, Segregation, Building Schools!www.thesneakerprincipal.comJoin The Sneaker Principal Live Call-In Podcast on Sundays, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 10pm EST on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UcheLawrenceLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/snkrprincipalTwitter: https://twitter.com/SNKRPrincipalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086712754224Also follow me on…Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesneakerprincipal/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snkrprincipalSupport the showwww.thesneakerprincipal.comJoin The Sneaker Principal Community Facebook Group... https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesneakerprincipalpodcasts/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesneakerprincipalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/snkrprincipalTwitter: https://twitter.com/SNKRPrincipalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086712754224Also follow me on…Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesneakerprincipal/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snkrprincipal

Wendy Shew has served for more than two decades in community service as a youth advocate, international volunteer for orphanages in India, and earthquake disaster relief in Nepal. She has been on numerous non-profit organization boards that include the largest service organization in the world. Wendy started Building Education with the vision to help others transform tragedy into purpose in rising out of poverty. She is also a noted model and celebrated life coach. Here is an interesting conversation with her. Host: Daphne Royse

In the third episode of season 10 of the Propcast, host Louisa Dickins is joined by Aleksandra (Sasha) Njagulj, Managing Director and Global Head of Real Estate ESG at DWS Group and Simon Wallace, Global Head of Research and Strategy at DWS Group.  They discuss the key data points in ESG in real estate and how and why Aleksandra and Simon have risen to the top of the DWS Group and are focusing their careers within ESG. They share the products that DWS Group has found useful in their workplace and the regulation changes they have seen in the market. Lastly, they discuss how the current market may disadvantage or benefit investment in ESG. Resources: LMRE Global Recruitment and Search Consultancy LMRE YouTube Interviews CRREM   Key Insights From This Episode:   ESG influences a lot of my work nowadays, it's always been a factor but now ESG touches pretty much every part of the research and strategy that we do. - Simon Whether you believe in climate change or not, if the energy prices continue to rise, tenants are going to want more energy efficient buildings. - Aleksandra I think we are in a market environment in general where we will see less investment in real estate, we got the real capital analytics data for the second quarter for Europe today and year on year investments are down by about 20%. - Simon The current market is accelerating the focus on ESG in real estate, energy prices will favour buildings that are energy efficient. - Aleksandra You can do it because you want to look after the environment, but now you can do it because there is a financial incentive as well. - Louisa   About Our Guests:   Aleksandra Njagulj, Managing Director and Global Head of ESG, Real Estate at DWS Group: Aleksandra (Sasha) Njagulj is the Managing Director, Global Head of ESG (environmental, social, and governance), Real Estate at DWS group. She is responsible for ESG integration across global real estate portfolios. Sasha is an accomplished ESG expert with over 20 years of practical experience in architectural design, design management and the sustainable built environment. In her previous role with CBRE Global Investors, she was Global Head of ESG with overall responsibility for developing and communicating global sustainability priorities and strategies across all business lines. Prior to this, Sasha was head of the Sustainability, R&D and Innovation department at Bouygues U.K. Throughout her career, Sasha has built a reputation both professionally and personally for championing the cause of responsible real estate investment. She received the UK-based edie 2020 Sustainability Leaders Award for Investor of the Year for an ESG programme she designed and delivered for CBRE. In addition, Sasha was awarded the global 2020 GRESB/BREEAM Individual Leadership Award, recognising strong leadership and commitment in the field of sustainable development. In 2021, she won the global Future Proof Real Estate Woman award as a leader in applying digitalisation, technology, open innovation and sustainability to create a better built environment.   A qualified architect, Sasha holds a Master's degree in Architectural Design from the University of Belgrade; a Master's degree in Sustainability Leadership from the University of Cambridge. She is a BRE Academy fellow, sits on the INREV ESG Committee and ULI ESG Council, leads the IIGCC Real Estate Workstream and chairs the GRESB Foundation Real Estate Standards Committee.   Simon Wallace, Head of Research, Real Estate at DWS Group. Simon joined the Company in 2011. Prior to his current role, Simon served as Head of Europe Research and Strategy for Alternatives. Prior to joining, he served as an economist for real estate research at Hammerson. Previously, Simon worked as an economist at the Centre for Economics and Business Research   BSc in Politics and Economics and MSc in Economics from University of Bristol; Investment Management Certificate (IMC)   About DWS Group: DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 902bn of assets under management (as of 31 March 2022). Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.   We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, giving strategic guidance to our investment approach.     DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing. We understand that, both as a corporate as well as a trusted advisor to our clients, we have a crucial role in helping navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. With approximately 3,600 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients and investing with their best interests at heart so that they can reach their financial goals, no matter what the future holds. With our entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit, we work every day to deliver outstanding investment results, in both good and challenging times to build the best foundation for our clients' financial future.   About Our Host Louisa Dickins Louisa is the co-founder of LMRE, which has rapidly become the market leading global PropTech recruitment platform and search consultancy with operations across North America, United Kingdom, Europe and Asia-Pacific. To promote the industry she is so passionate about, Louisa set up the Global podcast ‘The Propcast' where she hosts and invites guests from the built environment space to join her in conversation about innovation.   About LMRE LMRE is globally recognised for leading the way in Real Estate Tech & Innovation talent management. From the outset our vision was to become a global provider of the very best strategic talent to the most innovative organisations in PropTech, ConTech, Smart Buildings, ESG, Sustainability and Strategic Consulting. At LMRE we are fully committed at all times to exceed the expectations of our candidates and clients by providing the very best advice and by unlocking exclusive opportunities across our global network in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Timestamps: [1:44] Aleksandra: What initially sparked your interest in sustainability within real estate? Originally I was an architect so my primary expertise is in real estate, I know how it is designed, constructed and managed. I discovered the issue of sustainability when I was working as a design manager for the Building Schools for the Future Program. One of the requirements of the funding was that it had to achieve a sustainability certification to a certain level. I feel sustainability is a primary issue so if I can contribute to it using my primary expertise then I will. [3:54]  Simon: How did you get into this role in ESG? I started off my career as an economist working for a very small economics consultancy in London and then moved to DWS Group 11 years ago. ESG influences a lot of my work nowadays, it's always been a factor but now ESG touches pretty much every part of the research and strategy that we do.  [7:47] Simon: Are there any key data points and trends you can show us from your research? We still struggle for data in this area and there is a lot of noise around it so it is important that the more data points we get, the better the analysis.  I think we will be moving from a world of green premium to a world of brown discount. I think the industry will in time all have high levels of environmental credential sustainability and the buildings that don't will be at a discount rather than the market average. [9:26] Aleksandra: How do you tie the live data into your strategy? The critical point is your due diligence when you're making the acquisition decision and getting the actual performance data from the building. It is still not practised in the market to provide full information of how the asset performs to the potential buyer. Historically we used energy performance certificates which are not reflective of reality, they are a theoretical model which only looks at regulated energy. The live data for both the asset management and acquisition management process is incredibly important. The issue is that a huge number of assets have old meters, therefore smart solutions are really important to help digitise the data on those buildings. [13:10]  Simon: Do you think the rising interest rates, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty will affect the investment and adoption of ESG? I think we are in a market environment in general where we will see less investment in real estate, we got the real capital analytics data for the second quarter for Europe today and year on year investments are down by about 20%. ESG strategies will not be fully immune to what is going on but the trend towards ESG based strategies will continue to grow and accelerate. I think there are some positives to be taken from the price correction going on. The buildings today that are of poor quality and low environmental standards are likely to reprice at more than the market average, allowing opportunities for repositioning and impact. [15:45] Aleksandra: In terms of rising interest rates, inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, what is affecting your strategy and investment decisions? Some of these aspects are actually accelerating the focus on energy usage. Energy prices rising will definitely favour buildings that are energy efficient and give tenants a financial incentive. These measures are payback to sustainable buildings either in low utility costs or higher tenant demand. Whether you believe in climate change or not, if the energy prices continue to rise, tenants are going to want more energy efficient buildings. [18:58] Simon: Have you got any data points about how much money people could save if they used a certain technology? Given the rise in gas, carbon and energy prices, those buildings with low energy ratings are susceptible to rental declines and rental underperformance. Looking at it from a risk perspective, if you come into conflict with regulation and you're no longer able to lease that building because it is not meeting the standards then you have an obsolete building. [20:28] Aleksandra: What changes in regulations have you seen in your career and how do you collect data on it? We are assessing the risks accordingly, we use a tool called CRREM which is based on real life data to help assess stranding risks of these assets. That then directly has an impact on our investment and asset management decisions. Regulations will have to deal with existing building stock if we are to achieve net zero carbon goals. Therefore, some of the regulations that come in will need to regulate private house owners, not just commercial landlords. [25:25] Simon: What do you have to say about regulations? I think we should see regulations as a part of life not as a negative or a risk from an investor perspective.When regulations are well specified and known in advance then we can respond accordingly. In terms of collecting data on regulations, it is important to have people on the ground engaging with local bodies and the government, in order to understand how that regulation will impact upon your investment. [27:20] The ‘LMRE' part, Louisa asks the guests to talk about;  L – Touch on the main lessons you have learnt throughout your career. Aleksandra: Flexibility and being open for opportunities, if you want to be successful in your career then being flexible and open-minded is the best advice. M - Please give a mention to anyone / product / service. Aleksandra: IOT solutions and the geniuses that are coming up with them around the world are resolving real problems and issues within real estate. R – What has been the most  rewarding  aspect of working within the ESG space? Simon: Being a part of the solution on the quality of affordable housing, through ESG we can certainly make a positive difference. E - What are you excited about in the future of ESG? Aleksandra: ESG and sustainability as a whole is seen as added value, as something that should be embedded throughout the business to make it better.   Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. 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In the late nineteenth century, medical educators intent on transforming American physicians into scientifically trained, elite professionals recognized the value of medical school design for their reform efforts. Between 1893 and 1940, nearly every medical college in the country rebuilt or substantially renovated its facility. In Building Schools, Making Doctors: Architecture and the Modern American Physician (U Pittsburgh Press, 2022), Katherine Carroll reveals how the schools constructed during this fifty-year period did more than passively house a remodeled system of medical training; they actively participated in defining and promoting an innovative pedagogy, modern science, and the new physician. Interdisciplinary and wide ranging, her study moves architecture from the periphery of medical education to the center, uncovering a network of medical educators, architects, and philanthropists who believed that the educational environment itself shaped how students learned and the type of physicians they became. Carroll offers the first comprehensive study of the science and pedagogy formulated by the buildings, the influence of the schools' donors and architects, the impact of the structures on the urban landscape and the local community, and the facilities' privileging of white men within the medical profession during this formative period for physicians and medical schools. Rachel Pagones is an acupuncturist, educator, and author based in Cambridge, England. Her book, Acupuncture as Revolution: Suffering, Liberation, and Love (Brevis Press) was published in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the late nineteenth century, medical educators intent on transforming American physicians into scientifically trained, elite professionals recognized the value of medical school design for their reform efforts. Between 1893 and 1940, nearly every medical college in the country rebuilt or substantially renovated its facility. In Building Schools, Making Doctors: Architecture and the Modern American Physician (U Pittsburgh Press, 2022), Katherine Carroll reveals how the schools constructed during this fifty-year period did more than passively house a remodeled system of medical training; they actively participated in defining and promoting an innovative pedagogy, modern science, and the new physician. Interdisciplinary and wide ranging, her study moves architecture from the periphery of medical education to the center, uncovering a network of medical educators, architects, and philanthropists who believed that the educational environment itself shaped how students learned and the type of physicians they became. Carroll offers the first comprehensive study of the science and pedagogy formulated by the buildings, the influence of the schools' donors and architects, the impact of the structures on the urban landscape and the local community, and the facilities' privileging of white men within the medical profession during this formative period for physicians and medical schools. Rachel Pagones is an acupuncturist, educator, and author based in Cambridge, England. Her book, Acupuncture as Revolution: Suffering, Liberation, and Love (Brevis Press) was published in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In the late nineteenth century, medical educators intent on transforming American physicians into scientifically trained, elite professionals recognized the value of medical school design for their reform efforts. Between 1893 and 1940, nearly every medical college in the country rebuilt or substantially renovated its facility. In Building Schools, Making Doctors: Architecture and the Modern American Physician (U Pittsburgh Press, 2022), Katherine Carroll reveals how the schools constructed during this fifty-year period did more than passively house a remodeled system of medical training; they actively participated in defining and promoting an innovative pedagogy, modern science, and the new physician. Interdisciplinary and wide ranging, her study moves architecture from the periphery of medical education to the center, uncovering a network of medical educators, architects, and philanthropists who believed that the educational environment itself shaped how students learned and the type of physicians they became. Carroll offers the first comprehensive study of the science and pedagogy formulated by the buildings, the influence of the schools' donors and architects, the impact of the structures on the urban landscape and the local community, and the facilities' privileging of white men within the medical profession during this formative period for physicians and medical schools. Rachel Pagones is an acupuncturist, educator, and author based in Cambridge, England. Her book, Acupuncture as Revolution: Suffering, Liberation, and Love (Brevis Press) was published in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

In the late nineteenth century, medical educators intent on transforming American physicians into scientifically trained, elite professionals recognized the value of medical school design for their reform efforts. Between 1893 and 1940, nearly every medical college in the country rebuilt or substantially renovated its facility. In Building Schools, Making Doctors: Architecture and the Modern American Physician (U Pittsburgh Press, 2022), Katherine Carroll reveals how the schools constructed during this fifty-year period did more than passively house a remodeled system of medical training; they actively participated in defining and promoting an innovative pedagogy, modern science, and the new physician. Interdisciplinary and wide ranging, her study moves architecture from the periphery of medical education to the center, uncovering a network of medical educators, architects, and philanthropists who believed that the educational environment itself shaped how students learned and the type of physicians they became. Carroll offers the first comprehensive study of the science and pedagogy formulated by the buildings, the influence of the schools' donors and architects, the impact of the structures on the urban landscape and the local community, and the facilities' privileging of white men within the medical profession during this formative period for physicians and medical schools. Rachel Pagones is an acupuncturist, educator, and author based in Cambridge, England. Her book, Acupuncture as Revolution: Suffering, Liberation, and Love (Brevis Press) was published in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

In the late nineteenth century, medical educators intent on transforming American physicians into scientifically trained, elite professionals recognized the value of medical school design for their reform efforts. Between 1893 and 1940, nearly every medical college in the country rebuilt or substantially renovated its facility. In Building Schools, Making Doctors: Architecture and the Modern American Physician (U Pittsburgh Press, 2022), Katherine Carroll reveals how the schools constructed during this fifty-year period did more than passively house a remodeled system of medical training; they actively participated in defining and promoting an innovative pedagogy, modern science, and the new physician. Interdisciplinary and wide ranging, her study moves architecture from the periphery of medical education to the center, uncovering a network of medical educators, architects, and philanthropists who believed that the educational environment itself shaped how students learned and the type of physicians they became. Carroll offers the first comprehensive study of the science and pedagogy formulated by the buildings, the influence of the schools' donors and architects, the impact of the structures on the urban landscape and the local community, and the facilities' privileging of white men within the medical profession during this formative period for physicians and medical schools. Rachel Pagones is an acupuncturist, educator, and author based in Cambridge, England. Her book, Acupuncture as Revolution: Suffering, Liberation, and Love (Brevis Press) was published in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In the late nineteenth century, medical educators intent on transforming American physicians into scientifically trained, elite professionals recognized the value of medical school design for their reform efforts. Between 1893 and 1940, nearly every medical college in the country rebuilt or substantially renovated its facility. In Building Schools, Making Doctors: Architecture and the Modern American Physician (U Pittsburgh Press, 2022), Katherine Carroll reveals how the schools constructed during this fifty-year period did more than passively house a remodeled system of medical training; they actively participated in defining and promoting an innovative pedagogy, modern science, and the new physician. Interdisciplinary and wide ranging, her study moves architecture from the periphery of medical education to the center, uncovering a network of medical educators, architects, and philanthropists who believed that the educational environment itself shaped how students learned and the type of physicians they became. Carroll offers the first comprehensive study of the science and pedagogy formulated by the buildings, the influence of the schools' donors and architects, the impact of the structures on the urban landscape and the local community, and the facilities' privileging of white men within the medical profession during this formative period for physicians and medical schools. Rachel Pagones is an acupuncturist, educator, and author based in Cambridge, England. Her book, Acupuncture as Revolution: Suffering, Liberation, and Love (Brevis Press) was published in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

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Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks about Downtown Development, Building Schools, and Drones. April 26th, 2022. Photo credit to Rick Cinclair/Worcester Telegram

Retirement is the toughest decision you will ever make. You've built a life around your career, a wealth of skills that are too good to throw away… and you've got money coming in.  When you retire, your life turns upside down. It sometimes feels like your skills are going to waste. And when the money slows down, it can be downright scary!  So how do you decide when to make the leap?  According to today's guest, you pray and you listen.  Today's guest is David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs. He retired from the NBA in 2003 and has now built over 100 schools. And today he's here to show you how to leave a legacy to be desired, even if you struggle with retirement at first.  In this episode, you'll discover how God gives you clarity around retirement and how to build a legacy you will be remembered for.  Listen now!  Show Highlights Include: How a close connection with God helps you retire young without regrets (9:45)  Why retiring lets you build a legacy that your community will remember you for (even if you never work a day for the rest of your life) (13:12)  Take control of your finances by discovering which of the three “money minds” you have (15:05)  How to set your children up for life, even if you donate your entire estate to charity (16:32)  How to change lives after retirement by repurposing the talents you learned in your career (18:52)

Things Jack's Loves! Bundle: Personalized Board Games for Family & FriendsbuildOn: Changing the World by Building Schools in Developing CountriesFollow Jacks! Instagram @jacklyncollier and @thebundlegameTwitter @JacklynCTweets

Marc and Craig Kielburger's WE Charity routinely misled school-aged children and wealthy philanthropists across North America for years as it solicited millions for schoolhouses in Kenya in its Adopt-A-Village program, an investigation by CBC's The Fifth Estate has found. WE denies it has misled donors. Today, Mark Kelley explains what the team found over the course of the investigation, and the obstacles they faced while reporting the story.

Annabelle Chauncy, CEO of The School For Life and changemaker, is a living example that everything is possible. At 21, with a $10 000 cheque in hand and a lot of passion, she took on to buy land and build a school in rural Uganda.Her unshakable belief that education is freedom led her to build an holistic and sustainable school system that has transformed the community. The School For Life now runs three primary, secondary and vocational schools.For more infos and/or sponsor a child, visit: www.schoolforlife.org.auI would love to hear any comments you might have on this episode and respond to any questions. You can find me on the Brave New World Facebook page, on Linkedin or on my website: www.ceciliapoullain.comCecilia PoullainFounder of Brave New WomenCoach - Empowering Women to Find their VoiceMusic: Stephen Marquis www.songsta.com.auEditing: Talal BourokiCecilia PoullainFounder of Brave New WomenCoach - Empowering Women to Find their Voice

U.S. Naval commander recalls the war of hearts and Minds in Vietnam

This week's episode is very dear to me and one that I truly cannot believe actually happened. This week I was able to sit down with a person who absolutely changed my life.  My friend Danica Allen, or Dani to those who know and love her, is one of those people you meet in life who not only change the entire trajectory of your life, give you wisdom and hope but also literal help. She hauled boxes, built furniture, polished floors, painted walls, taught children alongside me, enrolled families, chatted with inspectors and picked me up when I felt I just couldn't keep going. Along with all of her physical and emotional support, I have been even more fortunate in my chance meeting of Dani. She has stuck with me for all of these years, even though we have lived thousands of miles, oceans and even continents apart. Dani has helped me build two schools, she has inspired me with her experience and knowledge in education, Montessori, parenting and now Special Education. This episode has everything: friendship, heart, advice on how to build a school, teaching in all kinds of schools, homeschooling,  military life, the GED, surviving trauma, loving and supporting your children through change and the challenges of diagnosis... and on and on… There is SO MUCH HERE! I just know you'll be inspired! Oh, and this episode is extra special because Dani and her family are currently living in Germany and they were able to come and visit me in Idaho, and this summer is the ten year anniversary of our journey to build CHMS! As always, thank you for listening! Thank you for your support and thank you for helping me to build this community. Please reach out to me via email at learningtakesflightmontessori@gmail.com if you have any questions for myself or Dani. Here are just a few of the things Dani mentions:“Giving a child choice and voice does not take away your power… it makes you a better human.”“Neuro divergent children should be supported to exist within the society...but not forced to change who they are in order to fit in.” Podcast: Bright and Quirky

Unlike many schools and school districts, Greenwood Academies was well ahead of the curve technologically. In this episode, we talk with the academy's school administrator who discovered that the most vulnerable populations in his school system included himself. Follow on Twitter: @graham_feek @sparvell @MicrosoftEDU @bamradionetwork @Jonharper70bd Related Resources – MicrosoftEDU: Education Reimagined: Remote to Hybrid Learning Graham Feek is Deputy Chief Executive of Greenwood Academies Trust, who run 36 academies across the East Midlands, and also Executive Director of Our Learning Cloud, who provide cloud computing services to schools. Graham is passionate about supporting young people to be able to succeed in life and has led the establishment of many large-scale programs to support pupil development and skills, many focussing on physical and mental wellbeing. This is what particularly drew him to get involved with Active Notts initially. Graham is a qualified accountant by profession and previously occupied a number of senior roles in local government, including in Children's Services. Graham has a wide experience of delivering services to schools and also leading major capital programs such as Building Schools for the Future. Graham enjoys the outdoors, and running in particular, and has been an enthusiastic badminton player for nearly 40 years.

With extensive experience in schools and colleges as a teacher, lecturer, senior manager, principal and governor, Bob Harrison has worked with head teachers and senior leaders in developing leadership skills for the National College of School Leadership. He was also the advisor to DfES on the FE Principals Qualification, the digital/e-learning advisor for the DfES Standards Unit and the lead on Digital Futures for the Building Schools for the Future Leadership programme which he designed and delivered at national level for several local authorities. Following 12 years as Chief Examiner as well as being a fellow of the RSA, Bob was made an Honorary Life member of CGLI for services to Vocational Education. He is also Chair of Governors at Northern College, Governor at Oldham College and Vice Chair of Governors at a Trafford Secondary School. As Toshiba’s Northern European Education Advisor for 16 years he is a writer, presenter and researcher on mobile learning, digital technologies and next generation learning. Bob is a BERA member and recently presented BERA 2019 on “Digitisation and Academisation”. An active member of the Association for Learning technology he is also the ALT FE Ambassador and a member of the conference programme committee. Bob has recently been shortlisted for the TES FE “Lifetime Achievement Award” for services to Further, Vocational and Adult Education and so we are very pleased to welcome him to our Sofa Sessions where we hope you will join us for this exclusive one-to-one interview hosted by Debbie Luckham, Marketing Consultant at EdQuarter. Twitter - @BobHarrisonEdu

In this Episode: Myriah, Jerry sit down with Sylvia Allen, the Founder & fearless leader of Sylvia's Children, a non-profit that supports and helps kids in the African country of Uganda.  Sylvia shares her story of how a publicist got involved into forming a non-profit, raising money and building schools in East Africa. For more about Sylvia's Children, and to find ways you can help contribute, visit their website: www.SylviasChildren.org--Please help keep People Doing Good going! Support us by becoming a Patreon Patron... visit our page and be regular supporter if you can. --We've launched a new You Tube Channel! Be sure to find us on youtube (People Doing Good Podcast) and watch our first video with Carson Pforsich of EP29, during his workout at Langermann's Health Club. --To stay up to date with Myriah & Jerry, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow People Doing Good on social media: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @1GoodPodcastEmail: PeopleDoingGoodPodcast@Gmail.comPeople Doing Good is made possible in part by Shoes4Kidz: www.Shoes4Kidz.comThis Podcast is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of  Go-To Productions

Marcus Orlovsky is a financier turned tech turned education facilitator: host of TEDx conferences around Europe, working with students across UK and a National Association for Primary Education patron. 'At Bryanston Square, I am combining my skills and knowledge to make a difference in education, from the facilities to what goes on in them, and it’s something I’m passionate about. I built a small organisation to work on bidding for large Government contracts under what was then the Building Schools for the Future programme. We bid for some 48 projects, all highly sought after contracts, and won 42. Later, I also assisted some Local Government procurement directors on around £1.5Bn of contracts from the private sector.  In addition to my speaking engagements, I now work in and around schools and their students, although I still get involved in a few building or renovation projects. I fund the work we do with students around the country through commercial work for private sector clients. My time is taken up with projects and with helping drive change. I am often asked to speak at conferences and seminars, where my main focus is on achievement and removing blockers. Some call it motivational speaking. I also get asked to speak to commercial organisations at conferences and seminars where the matters are remarkably similar. I’ve been lucky enough to have received great reviews.' www.bryanstonsquare.co.uk (http://bryanstonsquare.com/) YouTube channel: inspiring resources Marcus Orlovsky (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwKfcmFUc7oSrBy6JboRaAg/featured)

Follow us on Twitter https://www.twitter.com/edufuturists Check out all past episodes at https://www.edufuturists.com Subscribe & watch episodes live at https://www.youtube.com/edufuturists We are joined by Bob Harrison, who has had extensive experience in schools and colleges as a teacher, lecturer, senior manager, principal and governor. He has worked with Head teachers and senior leaders in developing leadership skills for the National College of School Leadership, was the adviser to DfES on the FE Principals Qualification,was Digital/e-learning adviser for the DfES Standards Unit and was the lead on Digital Futures for the Building Schools for the Future Leadership programme where he designed and delivered the programme at National level for several local authorities He is a Board member of the UfI Trust, a £60m charity supporting innovative developments in the use of technology for teaching, learning and assessment in further vocational and adult education. He is a Judge for the BETT Awards, TES FE Awards, Learning Remained awards, E-Assessment awards and the EdTechUK awards. Bob was recently shortlisted for the TES FE “Lifetime Achievement award” for services to Further, Vocational and Adult Education. There is more information on his website www.setuk.co.uk or join his following on twitter @bobharrisonedu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edufuturistspodcast/message

What's up exquisite people!Hope y'all are hanging in there. Much love always, beaming out from the hot and sunny Sonoran desert to wherever you may be. Thank you for tuning in and supporting the BNP.This episode it's an honor to introduce y'all to Afghan War combat veteran Stephen the Infantryman. Stephen served as an Army Infantryman in Kandahar Province in Afghanistan, during the Obama surge in 2008-2009. He deployed for 13 months. About 7 months into his deployment, Stephen's platoon was hit by a suicide bomber while they were on foot patrol at a bazaar outside Kandahar. Stephen lost friends, and witnessed horrific injuries to his fellow soldiers and Afghan civilians alike, including children. I wanted to bring Stephen on the pod to speak about what he saw and experienced in the Army and in Afghanistan, and to track his journey, physically and psychologically, from being an 18 year old young man eager to see action, to a combat veteran back in the U.S., trying to reintegrate into American civilian society and thrive, while dealing with trauma and unanswered questions from the war. I also wanted to have him on so he could help educate and explain, in his own words, to civilian and veteran civilian listeners alike about how best to support veterans who are returning home from deployments abroad, and especially how best to be consciously receptive when a veteran opens up about trauma experienced on deployment and throughout their time in the military. I'm very thankful to Stephen for taking the time to come on the BNP and share with us his stories and experiences serving in the Army, and being deployed in Afghanistan.A couple housecleaning items:I have a new, more easily memorable website URL now: barbarian.buzzsprout.com.We're still on Instagram @conantanner.Email the pod at barbarian.noetics@gmail.com.I'm in the process of upgrading my audio equipment, and I could really use your financial support at www.patreon.com/noetics. I know it's a lot to ask right now- but even $1/month is incredibly helpful to help me offset the costs of researching, hosting, creating and improving the quality of the pod. You can also cancel at any time. Please spread the word, tell a friend, and don't forget that RRS action (rate, review, subscribe). You all make it possible for me to expand the podcast, reach more people, find more inspiring and compelling guests like Stephen, and build our tribe of philosopher-barbarians. So, thank you all! You are appreciated. TRACK LIST FOR THIS EPISODE Corvid Crunk (Official Intro Track to the BNP)Pandrezz x Nymano - You Should Have KnownMindful Vibes - Episode 29Mindful Vibes - Episode 11Tupac - Better Days (Pandrezz Remix)Kendrick Lamar - The Recipe (feat. Dr. Dre)Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/noetics)

Elaine Scott is the new Dean of the School of Engineering. Prior to Santa Clara, she served as the founding Dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Washington in Bothell. There, she focused her energy on charting the school’s mission and vision, hiring and supporting distinguished faculty scholars, developing innovative degree programs, growing enrollment, and engaging the broader community.Scott earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agricultural engineering from the University of California, Davis, as well as doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering and agricultural engineering from Michigan State University. In this conversation, we touch on the spontaneity of Dean Scott’s career journey, her goals for the School of Engineering, the engineering problem-solving mindset, and what role engineers play in our modern world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Father & daughter duo from Ace Group Architects talk about their history of building schools across India and their techniques towards building a sustainable future through architecture.

We are continuing our career change series and have the pleasure of interviewing an amazing guest about her career change story.Amy McLaren is a former grade 1 teacher turned entrepreneur who has leveraged her classroom experience to make an amazing impact on the world as the co-founder of a not-for-profit organisation called Village Impact.What you will learn:How Village Impact began and key reasons for its growth over the years.The secret to Amy being able to juggle her family, business and charity responsibilitiesHow motherhood changed Amy's perspectiveHow Amy's love for travel has impacted her life and business.Tips for anyone who is contemplating taking the leap into running your own business.Tweetable Quote:"Nobody makes an impact all by themselves. It takes a team."Click to view: show page on Awesound

Welcome to Boost, a podcast with me, Grahame Farmer. For the past 18 months, I’ve been giving out Tips to DJs via my Instagram @grahamefarmer since then we set up our BOOST 1to1 Coaching service, we’ve had BOOST breakfasts at IMS and BMC. And now we have a brand new podcast, BOOST. This podcast is going to me, giving tips, motivation and maybe a few guest interviews along the way. Yesterday I spoke about the sleeping giant of the music industry being Amazon Music if you haven’t listened to that one, go and check it out. Today, we have an interview and I’m very excited to welcome the esteemed guest, mr Ralf Kollmann head of Mobilee records. We chat about A&R, Mobilee Records, Bridges for Music and building music schools, AFEM and more. Follow Grahame Farmer: Facebook: https://goo.gl/Xy6oD7 Instagram: https://goo.gl/HEfUMr iTunes Podcast: http://apple.co/thedailyboostpod

Francis Tenke has been a part of the Wild Eye Mara Camp since the very beginning. In this episode I finally sit down with this amazing person to chat about his job as barman at the camp, his upcoming time at home and the schools that he builds in and around his community. I know I want to help. If you'd like to get involved. Please get in touch and let's change the world! * * * My name is Gerry van der Walt and I am a specialist photographic safari guide, educator, public speaker and co-founder of Wild Eye. Through Wild Eye I have created a vehicle which merges the raw beauty of traveling in some of the worlds most spectacular wilderness areas with the ability to not only capture these moments on camera but also teaching and inspiring people along the way. I look forward to changing the way you see the world! * * * Links and Social Media: Wild Eye: www.wild-eye.co.za/ Website: www.gerryvanderwalt.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/gerryvdwalt/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/gerryvanderwalt/ Snapchat: www.snapchat.com/add/gerryvanderwalt/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/gerryvanderwalt/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/GerrysYouTube

Ian Dommisse is an Architect from Cape Town, South Africa. After learning about eco bricks, an innovative “invention” that uses unrecyclable plastic waste to make building materials, he founded the Ecobrick Exchange, “an environment awareness enterprise that facilitates the construction of preschools in underprivileged communities using unrecyclable plastic waste”. Their programmes “empower individuals to address the shortage of quality education facilities, implement sustainable waste management systems and raise environmental awareness.” We managed to catch Ian while the Ecobrick Exchange was on their big Winter Tour, a series of educational events held in Winter throughout South Africa. Specifically, we managed to gatecrash an epic Eco Festival called the Festival of Action, run by Greenpop (a tree planting  eco-education organization, popularizing the green movement in South Africa) and boy are we glad we did, it was outrageously inspiring to see the work these folks do in action – Ian and the Ecobrick Exchange team included! We managed to find a semi-quiet spot, nestled on the outskirts of the Knysna Forest to sit down with Ian and chat about the wonder of ecobricks and how they can be (and are being) used as a powerful tool to tackle our huge plastic pollution problem. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Find the show notes here  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ *** SOCIALIZE WITH US *** Website Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube

Pamela Woolner, senior lecturer in education at Newcastle University, joins us in this episode to discuss her edited volume, School Design Together (Routledge, 2014). Pam is an expert in understanding and developing learning environments, particularly the use of participatory research methods to engage and empower users to share their experiences and knowledge. My conversation with Pam begins with her background in psychology and how her early research studying the use of visuals in math then led her to her research on school environments. In the interview, Pam reflects on the genesis of the book: a 2011 conference to bring together a diverse collective of architects, designers, educators, and researchers at the conclusion of the UK’s Building Schools for the Future programme. For those unfamiliar with learning environments research, a common question is, “Which comes first, the innovative space or innovative teaching?” To answer this question, Pam discusses the complexity of school change, and describes using a cyclical approach that engages a range of participants, at different levels of participation, and at different times in the process. Throughout our conversation, Pam shares her insight about the ways the physical environment is linked to change in schools. Julie Kallio is a graduate student in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Her research interests include educational change, innovation and improvement networks, physical spaces of schools, and participatory design. You can find more about her work on her website, follow her on twitter, or email her at jmkallio@wisc.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela Woolner, senior lecturer in education at Newcastle University, joins us in this episode to discuss her edited volume, School Design Together (Routledge, 2014). Pam is an expert in understanding and developing learning environments, particularly the use of participatory research methods to engage and empower users to share their experiences and knowledge. My conversation with Pam begins with her background in psychology and how her early research studying the use of visuals in math then led her to her research on school environments. In the interview, Pam reflects on the genesis of the book: a 2011 conference to bring together a diverse collective of architects, designers, educators, and researchers at the conclusion of the UK’s Building Schools for the Future programme. For those unfamiliar with learning environments research, a common question is, “Which comes first, the innovative space or innovative teaching?” To answer this question, Pam discusses the complexity of school change, and describes using a cyclical approach that engages a range of participants, at different levels of participation, and at different times in the process. Throughout our conversation, Pam shares her insight about the ways the physical environment is linked to change in schools. Julie Kallio is a graduate student in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Her research interests include educational change, innovation and improvement networks, physical spaces of schools, and participatory design. You can find more about her work on her website, follow her on twitter, or email her at jmkallio@wisc.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela Woolner, senior lecturer in education at Newcastle University, joins us in this episode to discuss her edited volume, School Design Together (Routledge, 2014). Pam is an expert in understanding and developing learning environments, particularly the use of participatory research methods to engage and empower users to share their experiences and knowledge. My conversation with Pam begins with her background in psychology and how her early research studying the use of visuals in math then led her to her research on school environments. In the interview, Pam reflects on the genesis of the book: a 2011 conference to bring together a diverse collective of architects, designers, educators, and researchers at the conclusion of the UK’s Building Schools for the Future programme. For those unfamiliar with learning environments research, a common question is, “Which comes first, the innovative space or innovative teaching?” To answer this question, Pam discusses the complexity of school change, and describes using a cyclical approach that engages a range of participants, at different levels of participation, and at different times in the process. Throughout our conversation, Pam shares her insight about the ways the physical environment is linked to change in schools. Julie Kallio is a graduate student in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Her research interests include educational change, innovation and improvement networks, physical spaces of schools, and participatory design. You can find more about her work on her website, follow her on twitter, or email her at jmkallio@wisc.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela Woolner, senior lecturer in education at Newcastle University, joins us in this episode to discuss her edited volume, School Design Together (Routledge, 2014). Pam is an expert in understanding and developing learning environments, particularly the use of participatory research methods to engage and empower users to share their experiences and knowledge. My conversation with Pam begins with her background in psychology and how her early research studying the use of visuals in math then led her to her research on school environments. In the interview, Pam reflects on the genesis of the book: a 2011 conference to bring together a diverse collective of architects, designers, educators, and researchers at the conclusion of the UK's Building Schools for the Future programme. For those unfamiliar with learning environments research, a common question is, “Which comes first, the innovative space or innovative teaching?” To answer this question, Pam discusses the complexity of school change, and describes using a cyclical approach that engages a range of participants, at different levels of participation, and at different times in the process. Throughout our conversation, Pam shares her insight about the ways the physical environment is linked to change in schools. Julie Kallio is a graduate student in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Her research interests include educational change, innovation and improvement networks, physical spaces of schools, and participatory design. You can find more about her work on her website, follow her on twitter, or email her at jmkallio@wisc.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Pamela Woolner, senior lecturer in education at Newcastle University, joins us in this episode to discuss her edited volume, School Design Together (Routledge, 2014). Pam is an expert in understanding and developing learning environments, particularly the use of participatory research methods to engage and empower users to share their experiences and knowledge. My conversation with Pam begins with her background in psychology and how her early research studying the use of visuals in math then led her to her research on school environments. In the interview, Pam reflects on the genesis of the book: a 2011 conference to bring together a diverse collective of architects, designers, educators, and researchers at the conclusion of the UK’s Building Schools for the Future programme. For those unfamiliar with learning environments research, a common question is, “Which comes first, the innovative space or innovative teaching?” To answer this question, Pam discusses the complexity of school change, and describes using a cyclical approach that engages a range of participants, at different levels of participation, and at different times in the process. Throughout our conversation, Pam shares her insight about the ways the physical environment is linked to change in schools. Julie Kallio is a graduate student in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Her research interests include educational change, innovation and improvement networks, physical spaces of schools, and participatory design. You can find more about her work on her website, follow her on twitter, or email her at jmkallio@wisc.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 14 of Good Will Hunters, with Annabelle Chauncy, the Founder and CEO of School for Life Foundation. Annabelle would be well-known to many of us in the not for profit community. I first heard of Annabelle and the School for Life Foundation at a conference a few years ago, and then my memory was triggered when I saw a segment on television about a year ago, showcasing the incredible work the Foundation is doing in Uganda. I resolved to get Annabelle on the show, and after a series of serendipitous events and chance meetings, it happened! Annabelle was sincere, relaxed and incredibly clear on the vision she leads her Foundation towards. Emphasising the power of education, Annabelle and I chat about the origins of School of Life, the challenges of getting seed funding, why staying true to your mission is more important than gaining new investors, and how important a strong and united local team is. A true leader and pioneer in the international development sector, there is a lot to be learnt from Annabelle's visionary custodianship of her organisation. As always, we love hearing your feedback. What did you learn? What surprised you? What could we do differently? Enjoy! Rachel and the GWH team.

I love Bob Goff. At a time in my life when I was ready to lose faith in everything and everyone, Bob challenged me to live life differently. I am so grateful to call him my friend and am so happy to share this conversation with you. In this episode Bob and I talk about: They had to put up a sign for us to not feed the Alligators We avoid desperation but that is where people find their greatest creativity You need to be desperate for the right things Having fewer options is better The tortured Poet What is driving your performance? Using what you have to do some good today Being 100% engaged and present Wanting to be who you are where you are A guy who writes down what other people eat Taking notes on your life We are waiting for revelation and instead we are given other people Acting in kindness is huge Love everybody always A different perspective of church Avoiding a hero mentality when helping others Finding beauty in Wimsey Speaking true things over yourself Not trying to hide our weakness … and remembering that we are all just rough drafts Music for this episode is provided by Catbeach Music. Whether you are looking to score a movie or find the perfect accompaniment for a television show. Catbeach has what you are looking for. Please visit CatBeach Music Today. www.catbeachmusic.com GET INFO ABOUT UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS 
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This is an interview with Taylor Conroy, founder of Change Heroes. In it, we discuss how contribution can lead to more fulfillment, as well as everything behind building schools around the world with Change Heroes. One of my goals this year is to build a school in Ecuador. I'm working with Change Heroes to make it happen and I'm reaching out to YOU for support to raise $10,000. This will build a small school in Ecuador that will impact at least 1,000 children! Please watch the video and the campaign that I've put together. If you feel that you've benefitted from me in any way, whether it be through my blog, videos, or me taking the time to help you - and you want to repay me somehow - then I'd really appreciate any contribution that you can make. You can contribute whatever you want - it doesn't haven't to be much, even a 1-time donation of $10 can make a big difference! Thanks! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today on Cause Talk Radio, Megan and Joe talk to Adam Braun, the founder of Pencils of Promise (PoP), a non-profit organization that builds schools and increases educational opportunities in the developing world. Adam is also the author of a great new book, The Promise of a Pencil. Adam shares how he started Pencils of Promise with an investment of $25, and how five years later his nonprofit is responsible for building over 200 schools. Yet Adam concedes that fundraising didn't come easy to him! Adam explains why "nonprofit" isn't the right word to describe his work. He prefers "For Purpose." Of course, Adam also discusses his for-profit partners and PoP's cause marketing efforts. Tune in for this powerful discussion!

Slides and audio from a talk by Alan Dale, Architect and Independent Consultant for BSF, given on 11th May 2009 at the University of Nottingham as part of the Lecture series 'Transforming our schools'. Alan Dale is an experienced schools architect working both for local authority and in private practice. He has recently been working as a design advisor for Building Schools for the Future programmes in the North West, South London and Islington and is preparing a book on school design which summ

Steve Moss is the Strategic Director for ICT in the Building Schools for the Future fifteen year programme in the UK, discussing this bold scheme. Agree, disagree, like, don't like...? Feel free to leave a comment at http://mediasnackers.com/2007/08/mediasnackers-podcast93/

The Workplace Forum lecture, by Andrew Harrison, explored the impact of educational transformation on the university and school estate, the workplace and the community. A response was given by Gordon Davies. Education at every level in the UK is undergoing radical transformation. Universities are responding to changing demographics and economic pressures and the impact of technology on learning and teaching, further education’s role in skills development and preparing young people for the workplace is expanding through the widening participation agenda and schools are being radically transformed through the ‘Building Schools for the Future’ and the Scottish Schools PPP programmes.

This week, Maria Hinojosa speaks with humanitarian Greg Mortenson about his efforts to educate children, particularly girls, in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Mortenson also shares his views on this week's arrest of a former Taliban defense minister.