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America turns 250 in 24 days.Before the celebration — five pieces of American history that are documented, recorded, and still disputed to this day.The Founding Fathers' contradiction on slavery. The Indigenous governance system that influenced the U.S. Constitution. The destruction of Black Wall Street. The deliberate rewriting of Civil War history. And the two times America paid reparations — and who actually received them.This is not anti-American. This is pro-truth.In this episode of Lifelong Learning, Mr. Jihad walks through five facts that most people were never taught — and why it matters for where this country goes next.Juneteenth is in 9 days. July 4th is in 24. The distance between those two dates tells you everything about this episode.Sources referenced in this episode are available in the YouTube description — search The Education Evolution on YouTube for the full video.Follow the show on Spotify and wherever else you find your podcasts so you never miss an episode.
A beauty trend blew up on TikTok. Then came the debate over credit, ownership, and who actually taught us this look — and depending on which video hit your For You Page, you may have gotten a very different version of the story.That's exactly the problem.In this episode of The Education Evolution, we use the "transition blush" conversation — involving Nigerian makeup artist Painted by Esther and beauty brand founder Patrick Ta — as a jumping-off point to talk about something much bigger: how we learn online, who we trust, and why digital literacy matters more than ever in 2026.We break down:What digital literacy actually is (and why it's not just "knowing how to use the internet")Why context moves slower than content — and what to do about itHow algorithm-fed information creates echo chambers without us realizing itWhether schools are doing enough to prepare students (and adults) for the information ageWhy historical context shapes everything — from music to the Met Gala to the civil rights movementIf you've ever shared something online and later found out there was more to the story… this episode is for you.
In 2013, LAUSD handed 650,000 students an iPad. In 2026, they voted 6 to 0 to take the screens away.Same district. Thirteen years apart. Completely opposite directions.So what happened in between?In this episode of The Education Evolution, Mr. Jihad breaks down the full story — from the promise of edtech to the parent movement that forced the largest school system in the country to finally ask the question nobody wanted to ask:Did any of this actually work?What we get into:The 2013 LAUSD iPad initiative — and why it fell apart before COVID ever happenedHow the pandemic accelerated a problem that was already thereThe parent who got tired of waiting for answers and built a movementWhy 37 states are now restricting devices in classroomsWhat schools actually need — and it's not another platformThis is not a screens are bad conversation.This is an implementation conversation.And there's a big difference.
We give teachers a week. They deserve a career worth staying in.During the pandemic, we cheered for nurses — and fought for their pay, their protection, and their staffing. That's what it looks like when a society actually values a profession. Teachers are still waiting for that second part.In this episode of The Education Evolution, host Jihad (Mr. Jihad) breaks down what teachers actually need — beyond the gift cards, the bulletin boards, and the appreciation week that ends on Friday.What we get into:Why Teacher Appreciation Week exists — and what it tells us about the systemThe 4 things teachers actually need: time, resources, trust, and well-beingHow AI is already saving teachers thousands of hours — and why schools aren't deploying it systematicallyThe invisible burnout crisis nobody talks aboutWhy the way we treat teachers is a lesson students carry into the real worldThis isn't an attack on appreciation. It's a call to go further.
You didn't do anything crazy… so why does your account always come up short?Most people think their money problems come from big mistakes. But the truth? It's the small, quiet habits you don't even notice — and they're adding up every single week.In this episode of The Education Evolution, host Lindsay Black (Ms. Black) breaks down 5 real, no-fluff money habits to cut right now — no spreadsheets required.What we cover:The "silent subscriptions" quietly charging you every monthWhy the mall is not a hobby (seriously, stop going)How to remix your closet instead of spending on new clothesThe grocery mistake that's costing you double every weekHow to hang out with your people without spending $80 every timeThis one is for the person who knows what they should be doing — but just hasn't done it yet.
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Welcome to The Education Evolution!This is Hall Pass to the Real World — where we break down current events through an educator's lens and connect the classroom to what's happening in the world right now.In today's episode, we're talking about AI in education and breaking down the White House's Executive Order: Advancing AI Education for American Youth. We'll cover: What the order actually says (no fluff, straight from the source) How it impacts schools, teachers, and students The funding, free tools, and training coming to classrooms The benefits and potential challenges of this massive AI pushWhether you're an educator, parent, student, or lifelong learner, this episode will help you understand why this moment matters — and how AI is shaping the future of learning. Join the conversation:Have you heard of any AI-related projects in your local schools or districts? Are you excited, skeptical, or somewhere in between? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we want to hear from you! New episodes every Wednesday. Watch full episodes here on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform.
Send a a Text- leave your name & email so we can respond!Ever feel like quality hairstyling education has become impossible to find? You're not alone. After a brief podcast hiatus (our sincere apologies!), we're tackling the dramatically changed landscape of professional education while sharing our excitement about teaching at the Orlando Premiere Show.The education ecosystem has transformed over the past five years. What once felt abundant and accessible now requires more effort to discover. Through our social media research, we found stylists primarily taking classes at local distributors, bringing educators to their salons, or attending hair shows. Yet alongside these findings came frustrating comments like "classes suck" or "they're too expensive" – reflecting a broader industry challenge.We dive deep into the realities of modern education options, from distributor classes (often under $100) to salon-hosted sessions (many product companies offer these for free if you carry their line), to the renaissance of hair shows. While some lament that shows aren't what they used to be, we challenge stylists to look beyond nostalgia and recognize the incredible learning opportunities still available at both major events like Orlando and smaller regional shows. The key difference? Today's education requires more proactive pursuit.Follow Abby on Instagram and TikTok at @theabbywartherFollow Kelsey on Instagram at @kelseymorrishair
Send us a textLuz and David from Evolving Education left careers in biotechnology to explore and document alternative education models worldwide. Frustrated by rigid schooling systems, they traveled to over 170 learning centers to understand how children learn best outside the traditional classroom.In this episode, we talk about how compulsory schooling originated in 19th-century Prussia as a system designed to produce obedient soldiers and workers, a model later exported worldwide as a tool for colonization and cultural suppression. We discuss how education has been shaped by these historical forces and why so many modern schools still emphasize conformity over curiosity. Luz and David explain the “Expedition Methodology” they developed, which focuses on exploration, experimentation, and community as key components of meaningful learning. Rather than pushing a single solution, they emphasize the importance of cross-pollination between different educational approaches and the need for families, teachers, and learning communities to collaborate in rethinking how children grow and learn.Instead of waiting for top-down reforms, they work directly with those already creating change—educators, parents, and pioneers looking for alternatives. Their mission is to make these models more accessible, providing tools and resources to help others implement child-led, passion-driven learning environments.Visit evolvingeducation.org to access their free ebook, watch their documentary films, and join their community. They also host monthly “Voices of Change” webinars featuring educators working at the forefront of alternative learning.
Episode Notes The Education Evolution: A Conversation with a Veteran Teacher In this episode of Mental Filter, we explore the dynamic world of education with Stacey Herring, a high school math teacher with over 26 years of experience. We discuss the evolution of education, changes in technology and state testing, and the introduction of vendor-based curriculums. Stacey shares her personal journey, the ups and downs of teaching, the impact of social media, and the mixed motivations of students. The conversation also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on students' social behaviors and mental health, the challenges of classroom discipline and accommodations, and the declining profession of teaching. Stacey offers a candid perspective on the realities and future of the education system. So much to listen to! Thank you for listening. Please, kindly support us by rating, reviewing, and sharing :) Shmuel Fischler https://www.cbtbaltimore.com/about/team/shmuel-fischler/?swcfpc=1 00:00 Introduction to Education Discussion 01:28 Meet Stacey Herring: A Veteran Math Teacher 03:16 Early Teaching Experiences 05:21 Changes in Education Over the Years 10:24 Impact of Technology on Education 17:42 Challenges in Modern Education 24:19 Teacher Hiring Challenges 25:13 Impact on Student Mental Health 27:21 The Role of Accommodations in Education 33:20 Discipline and Authority in Schools 39:04 COVID-19's Impact on Education 42:21 Bullying in the Digital Age 44:44 Keeping Up with Former Students 47:05 Advice for Aspiring Educators Find out more at https://mental-filter.pinecast.co
Guest: Md. Abdul Kader Joaddar, FCADirector, Golden Buds International School Chairman, Transcend Advisory Company Limited Welcome to 2 Cents Podcast , where we delve into critical issues and visionary solutions that shape our world. In this episode, we are honored to have Md. Abdul Kader Joaddar, FCA, Director of Golden Buds International School, Chairman of Transcend Advisory Company Limited, and former MD & CFO of Standard Chartered Bank. We explore the current education system in Bangladesh, the challenges it faces, and the ambitious goals of Golden Buds International School in addressing these issues.
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Dan Rosensweig, President & CEO, Chegg YOUR cohost is Peter Cohen, Former President of the University of Phoenix, Board Member at FullBloom, & Senior Advisor at the Boston Consulting Group YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio Want to explore what traditional institutions can learn from Chegg's innovative approach to education? Want to understand the implications of AI for the future of learning & employability? What does Dan see as the future of Higher Education? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! We make education YOUR business! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edup/message
Shiren Vijiasingam is the Chief Product Officer at Instructure, the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas. Shiren has built global software products for millions of users, for over 2 decades, with more than half of his time in education. He previously served as Chief Product Officer, both at Newsela, a K-12 content platform, and before that at General Assembly, the pioneer of career transformation education. He has a master's degree in interactive media from Quinnipiac University and a bachelor's degree in communications from St. Cloud State University.Recommended Resources:Instructure.com/aiDr. Jordan Nguyen's website
Higher Digital has just published the next episode of its podcast, TRANSFORMED. Every other week we interview experts on higher education, digital transformation, and the challenges and promises represented by both. In this episode of our special Presidential Series, Len Jessup – President at Claremont Graduate University – while first to ask if he is a “mutation,” shares how he came to his current role while explaining the evolution of the presidential career path, driven by governance boards' desires for change agent leaders.
The guiding principle of Education Evolution has been to light passion among educational leaders and to spark them into action. Over the last few years, I believe we've done just that. And while the work isn't over yet, the time has come to put a pause on the podcast. As an advocate for lifelong learning, this week on the podcast I'm sharing what that looks like for me right now. I've been working hard to decode what I've learned in acts one and two of life and how I can take those learnings and make act three the best it can be. Listen in as I share the journey that's happened during many years in education, what I've learned, and what's important moving forward. The journey most definitely isn't over, but it's okay for it to change along the way. Jump in the Conversation: [1:18] - Aligning learner experience with passion and purpose [1:40] - Lifelong passion and purpose as important guiding lights in every phase [3:30] - Processing & reflecting [5:02] - How to encourage lifelong learning in the third act [5:28] - Takeaways from a deep dive [5:48] - There are a lot of resources out there for third acts [10:16 - Exploration going in different directions [11:17] - Fitness has a role in third act well-being [12:20] - Importance of community in longevity [14:07] - Reengaging in spiritual community [15:09] - The next phase for me Links & Resources Third Act Environmental Boomer Community Third Act Magazine: Aging with Confidence (with free online digital materials) Life's Third Act TEDx Talk Annual Life Review Process Psychology Today Life Review article Successful People article The Third Act: Reinventing Your Next Chapter book Wiser Than Me podcast with Julia Louis-Dreyfus Younger Next Year book 10% Happier podcast longevity series The Art of Anti-Aging Dr. Joel Fuhrman's Eat to Live podcast Blue Zones Microschool grant project for Getting Smart's Learning Innovation Fund Email Maureen Maureen's TEDx: Changing My Mind to Change Our Schools The Education Evolution Facebook: Follow Education Evolution Twitter: Follow Education Evolution LinkedIn: Follow Education Evolution EdActive Collective Maureen's book: Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids Micro-school feature on Good Morning America The Micro-School Coalition Facebook: The Micro-School Coalition LEADPrep
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As teachers, we know that professional development is part of the job. It helps us learn and grow as educators. But is it always helpful? No. The education system has some real problems but they never get solved because we're focused on the wrong things. That's where my guest, Tiffany Smith comes in. She's sharing how her professional development business is not only real, but focuses on teachers. Tiffany's new business, Education Evolution, is real professional development that directly impacts a teacher's day-to-day struggles and problems. Its main focus is to empower teachers and be part of the solution, which Tiffany shares can be more simple than complex. Along with her business, she gives advice for those wanting to leave the classroom and follow their business dreams.For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode35Watch our free on-demand workshop to learn more about flexible work opportunities beyond the classroom: https://www.educatorforever.com/workshopTake our free quiz to discover your next career step: https://www.educatorforever.com/quizFollow us on Instagram @educatorforever.
Maureen O'Shaughnessy is on a mission to connect the dots between education, belonging, and youth empowerment. She is the founder of the human-centered micro-school, LEADPrep. This learner-focused middle / high school is a national model for micro-schools, helping students learn from a place of love and personal alignment. Dr. O'Shaughnessy is the author of Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids, host of the Education Evolution podcast, and co-founder of the EdActive Collective. She has also shared innovation ideas on her TEDx talk: Changing My Mind to Change Schools.Join us for this conversation about creating student-centered, project based, and relational microschools for where teens can thrive.IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: Maureen's motivation for creating LEAD-Prep and why she wanted to help the outliers. Incorporating assessment into a learned-centered model for learning. Preparing and empowering high school students to be college ready. What project-based learning looks like at LEAD-Prep. How to adapt to changing technologies and using it ethically. Methods for creating microschools and “schools within schools” to better meet individual student needs. Social emotional health as the bedrock for learning. Restorative justice vs. punishment. RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Maureen on LinkedIn. Visit educationevolution.com to learn more about her work at Education Evolution and her podcast. Listen to Maureen's TEDx Talk: Changing My Mind to Change Our Schools. Get your copy of Maureen's book: Creating Microschools Colorful Mismatched Kids. Learn more about the Education Activism Collective and their work to make education more human-centered and student-driven. Check out Maureen's innovative microschool for teens, LEAD-Prep. Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library. Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment. Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here. Check out my book Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet: amzn.to/3AcwlfFEnjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcastsWe'd love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content: forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6 Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. forms.gle/zXR2KGPK3WEmbrRZ6 Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-acceleratorMORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be. It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students. It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.
In today's episode with special guest, superintendent, and author Dr. PJ Caposey, Lindsay discusses his books, specifically how they relate to student agency for unique tomorrows. Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Get In Touch With Dr. PJ Caposey: Email: pcaposey@gmail Website: www.pjcaposey.com @MCUSDSupe on most social media platforms Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group: Time for Teachership Listen to Dr. PJ Caposey's Ted Talk on Education Evolution: https://www.ted.com/talks/pj_caposey_education_evolution Check out Dr. PJ Caposey's Amazon Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/P.-J.-Caposey/author/B00DVY1BMI?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Imagine the two most difficult things that you could possibly go through happening simultaneously. Parenting a child, and the grief of losing a child. Now imagine parenting a surviving child after they lose their sibling. Surviving children need unique care to work through their grief, in the midst of the parent sitting in their own grief. And while there are many grief support groups out there, parents need help in working through the day-to-day trials and tribulations that happen as the surviving child hits milestones that their sibling never had a chance to experience. This week's episode is for parents who have lost a child and caregivers of the surviving children. Because, like any aspect of child development, the more who can support the child the better. Listen in to a sad but heartwarming story about why play matters to grieving children, why language and vocabulary is so important to grieving children, how to manage your own grief while parenting, and why grieving adults need to take care of themselves first. About Michele Benyo: Michele Benyo is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, early childhood parent coach, and the founder of Good Grief Parenting. After her 6-year-old son died of cancer, her 3-year-old daughter said, “Mommy, half of me is gone.” This heartbreaking statement focused Michele's career as an early childhood parenting specialist on the impact of grief on young children, particularly after child loss. Michele equips parents and other caring adults to recognize young children's grief and to provide the support children need to build resilience and cope well with any loss. The desire of Michele's heart is to see families thrive after loss and live forward toward a future bright with possibilities and even joy. Jump in the Conversation: [1:27] - Michele's catalyst for Good Grief Parenting [3:01] - Michele's case study about how deeply children are impacted by trauma and loss [4:18] - Would not have recognized the impact if not for the experience [5:50] - Founded Good Grief Parenting to help parents find hope and encouragement and goodness in grief [6:15] - How Good Grief Parenting is unique, especially for formative years [8:23] - As parents, we can grapple with loss of child, but the sibling left needs support [9:11] - What adults need to know about how children grieve [10:19] - Kids need a chance to tell us how they're feeling, what they're thinking [10:46] - Encourage kids to talk about their grief and loss [11:20] - Parents need to learn how to say that a child died [12:47] - How parents can manage their own grief and support other children [14:20] - Be the parent that's grieving child at the same time as taking care of living child [15:32] - We can find goodness and bring it into the family [16:35] - Childhood is best time to learn grief coping skills [18:10] - 3 ways to support grieving children [19:55] - Turbo Time [24:55] - Michele's Magic Wand [27:29] - Maureen's Takeaways Links & Resources Good Grief Parenting Get the Good Grief Guide LinkTree Link Follow Good Grief Parenting on Instagram and Facebook Atomic Habits by James Clear Email Maureen Maureen's TEDx: Changing My Mind to Change Our Schools The Education Evolution Facebook: Follow Education Evolution Twitter: Follow Education Evolution LinkedIn: Follow Education Evolution EdActive Collective Maureen's book: Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids Micro-school feature on Good Morning America The Micro-School Coalition Facebook: The Micro-School Coalition LEADPrep
How does your school currently handle grades? Do you have a traditional system? Does your school give zeros? What about late work, how is that handled? Do you agree with the policies and practices that are in places when it comes to student success academically? The grading system in schools is a controversial topic that does have solutions. The big question is, do you know what that solutions is AND is it currently in place in your classroom? In this episode we will tackle this hard topic and give realistic, reasonable solutions. Episode Links: Get TONS of relationship building ideas in this fun, flexible course that starts soon! monicagenta.com/courses Get a free PDF copy of Monica's Book Crushing It For Kids Here: http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let's Connect: http://monicagenta.com/pd Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed
Today's Episode with Dr. Maureen O'Shaughnessy:Dr. Maureen O'Shaughnessy is the founder of Lead Prep, a microschool that avoids the one-size-fits all system and allows students to thrive as themselves! She is also the host of the Education Evolution podcast.Dr. Maureen O'Shaughnessy was a school assistant principal when she ended up going around the world to study internationally. She brought her kids back to the US for high school and thought there would be more choices for English for her child with autism and ADHD. So, she created a 6-12th grade microschool that personalizes the school experience.The challenges in creating this school was figuring out the space and buy-ins, as well as figuring it out the funding and logistics all by herself.Dr. O'Shaughnessy gives the advice to listen and absorb the knowledge you need to create your vision a reality, know yourself and stay true to yourself to keep your passion alive, and be willing to flex.To recharge, she takes dance classes which allows her to avoid thoughts about work, listen to music, and use her body. Also, when school gets out for the summer, she changes the setting of where she's living to experience a new place and restore.Dr. O'Shaughnessy started a podcast, Education Evolution, where educators come on to the show and provide knowledge that one may not receive in the classroom. Her goal is to plant the seeds to give others knowledge outside of the classroom.Doing market research is extremely important for starting a school. Find out where the need for the school is, what the need specifically is, and reach out to communities that could provide the resources or recommendations for your school. Going into this process alone is hard, so be intentional. Go to evolutioneducation.org or lead-prep.org to connect with Dr. Maureen O'Shaughnessy.Hot seat answers!Favorite city: BangkokIf you could live a book, TV show, or movie, what would it be?: Something where she could hop around the worldWho inspires you to be better?: Her students and their parentsIf you lost all of your possessions but one, what would it be?: Her passportIs there something you would like to see on this podcast that you're not seeing? Send us an email at info@earnmoretutoring.comDo you want to become an Executive Function Specialist? Sign up for my online course and get your journey started today: sign up here
There is no doubt that education has changed over the past few years. But what do those changes mean for the big picture of schools and students? Are all the changes bad? Will we ever go back to normal? Do we even want to go back to normal? In this real and raw discussion about teaching, Jack and I explore what is to come in the future and what we can do to fix it. If you have found yourself asking the question, "what happened to education?" this episode is for you. Episode Notes: Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school next year? Let's Connect: http://monicagenta.com/pd Want more from Jack? Check him out! https://www.jackberckemeyer.com/ Get a free PDF copy of Monica's Book Crushing It For Kids Here: http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed