Podcast appearances and mentions of Sam Chaltain

Episode 53: Transforming the Future of School“Knowing what we now know, we can no longer do what we now do. To do so is educational malpractice.” That provocative statement is one of the principles that guides Sam Chaltain through his work redesigning education for the modern era. In this episode of New View EDU, Sam asks listeners to consider how the world has changed since our school system was designed, and what educational “sacred cows” we need to dispense with to help school keep pace with the rapid evolution of society.Guest: Sam ChaltainResources, Transcript, and Expanded Show NotesIn This Episode:“The focus needs to be rendered down to the essence of who. Who is this unique individual? What are their unique interests, passions, and potential contributions to the world and to the people they come in contact with? And how can we set conditions that help that person answer the only question that matters, right? Which is: Of all the things I can do with my one precious life, what must I do?” (10:27)“The goal and the primary measure of health of a living system is disequilibrium, not equilibrium, right? The moment a pond establishes equilibrium, it gets covered in kind of green mushy muck. It's that constant delicate balance, the dance of all of these different, you know, contributing factors that allows for its ultimate and optimal health. And so too is it with us. Therefore, we have a different way and a different frame for how we can think about this thing that for the last 100 years we've called school.” (18:06)“All of our design work is in service of the answers to those questions. How do we, how do we unleash even more powerfully the things that are already powerful here? And how do we make possible the things that are not yet possible? And usually what that leads to is a space that is, that is flexible, that is adaptable, that is permeable, that has the ability…that doesn't look like the way that schools have looked.” (34:36)Related Episodes: 47, 45, 44, 32, 21, 15, 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng is a peace educator and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is also the co-founder of three nonprofits: Ceeds of Peace, The Institute for Climate and Peace, and Peace Studio. The Bravethrough Series brings Maya to the table with changemakers and influencers from the front lines of our communities. Listen to learn new strategies, revisit out assumptions, and challenge ourselves to take action in brave new ways. Guest: Sam Chaltain Sam Chaltain (@samchaltain) is a partner at 180 Studio, a global design collaborative dedicated to advancing people's understanding of the future of learning — and what it requires. Sam's writings about his work have appeared in both magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today. A former speechwriter for each of President Obama's U.S. Secretaries of Education, Sam has also written for Oscar and Grammy Award winning artists. A periodic contributor to CNN, Sam is the author or co-author of seven books; a co-producer of the PBS documentary film, 180 Days: Hartsville; and co-creator of the 10-part online film series, A Year at Mission Hill. Sam has a Master's degree in American Studies from the College of William & Mary, and an M.B.A. from George Washington University, where he specialized in non-profit management and organizational theory. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he graduated with a double major in Afro-American Studies and History. Learn more about his work at www.samchaltain.com

Trung Le and Sam Chaltain, founders of 180 Studio, speak with Pamela about their latest venture Seed + Spark  that uses nature as a model to reimagine the future of school. Pamela also speaks with Sedona-Sky Duffy, a senior at Idyllwild Arts about growing up in Bermuda, her passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and choosing Idyllwild Arts to pursue her dream to one day perform in London’s West End Theatre District.

Sam Chaltain (@samchaltain) is a partner at 180 Studio, a global design collaborative dedicated to advancing people’s understanding of the future of learning — and what it requires. Sam’s writings about his work have appeared in both magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today. A former speechwriter for each of President Obama’s U.S. Secretaries of Education, Sam has also written for Oscar and Grammy Award winning artists. A periodic contributor to CNN, Sam is the author or co-author of seven books; a co-producer of the PBS documentary film, 180 Days: Hartsville; and co-creator of the 10-part online film series, A Year at Mission Hill. Sam has a Master’s degree in American Studies from the College of William & Mary, and an M.B.A. from George Washington University, where he specialized in non-profit management and organizational theory. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he graduated with a double major in Afro-American Studies and History.

Sam Chaltain: Democratic Learning Communities | Steve Hargadon | Jul 28 2010 by Steve Hargadon

Sam Chaltain: Faces of Learning| Steve Hargadon | Sep 15 2011 by Steve Hargadon

Mike Petrilli talks with Sam Chaltain about schools, community, and choice.

Mike Petrilli talks with Sam Chaltain about schools, community, and choice.

It’s always good when we are having legitimate debates about public policy.  And when the subject is education, it’s even better. However, amidst all the debate, we should not forget that there are people deeply engaged, every day, in the effort.  The children, the parents and the teachers have real experiences that often trump the ideas of policy makers.That’s why it’s so important to look deeply inside the system and see what’s really going on.  This is what education consult and researcher Sam Chaltain has done in the context of his new book Our School: Searching for Community in the Era of Choice. My conversation with Sam Chaltain:

This is the third episode discussing the 10 part video series "A Year at Mission Hill" hosted by Sam Chaltain. In this segment we look at question of authentic assessment. What are we doing right? What needs to change? Follow: @samchaltain @bamradionetwork Scott Hartl is President and CEO for Expeditionary Learning. He has played in integral role in EL since its inception. In prior work, Scott founded Boston’s Harbor School, and mentored aspiring principals from Harvard, Northeastern University and the Principal’s Residency Network. Ron Berger is Chief Academic Officer for Expeditionary Learning, and teaches at Harvard Graduate School of Education and his writing and speaking center on building a culture of quality and craftsmanship in schools.

This is the second episode discussing the 10 part video series "A Year at Mission Hill" hosted by Sam Chaltain. In this segment we look at the real and practical challenges of including students with special needs into the general school population. Timothy P. Shriver argues that inclusion is not a one- size-fits-all notion and that all students don't have to be in the same classroom to feel or be included. Timothy P. Shirver, social leader, educator, activist, film producer, is Chairman and CEO of Special Olympics, with 4 million athletes, in 180 countries, globally recognized brand, becoming a movement of greater acceptance of inclusion of all kids Ayla Gavins is the principal of the Mission Hill K-8 School in Jamaica Plain, MA. Dr. Josh Starr began his tenure as Montgomery County Public Schools’ superintendent of schools on July 1, 2011, after having been the superintendent in Stamford, Connecticut.

Lying, conniving, manipulative behind the scenes, informal, maneuvers for power are found in education communities as well. It would be naive for any education leader to believe that these dynamics are not in play in their organization. Today our guests talk candidly about playing politics without being eaten alive or losing your soul. While teaching journalism at DePaul University, Marilyn Moats Kennedy founded Career strategies. Author of 6 books and writer of several articles. Michael Smith is Superintendent of Tuscola Community Unit School District #301 in Tuscola, Illinois. Sam Chaltain is a DC-based writer and education activist, and a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Democratic Education in America (IDEA). The author or co-author of six books, Sam is also a regular contributor to Huffington Post and CNN.

Our guests say that our emphasis on I.Q., testing and scores undermines the development of critical qualities your teen needs to succeed in life. What are these skills, where and how are they learned? Tune in and find out if your teen is on the right track. Paul Tough is author of HOW CHILDREN SUCCEED: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character and is a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine. Sam Chaltain is a DC-based writer and education activist, and a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Democratic Education in America (IDEA). Kathryn Stamoulis, PhD., is an educational psychologist who specializes in adolescent development.

This is the first episode discussing the 10 part video series "A Year at Mission Hill" hosted by Sam Chaltain. Ayla Gavins is the principal of the Mission Hill K-8 School in Jamaica Plain, MA. Dr. Josh Starr began his tenure as Montgomery County Public Schools’ superintendent of schools on July 1, 2011, after having been the superintendent in Stamford, Connecticut.

Guest Ronald Collins, Harold S. Shefelman Scholar at the University of Washington School of Law, speaks with Diane Horn about his book, "We Must Not Be Afraid to Be Free: Stories of Free Expression in America," co-authored with Sam Chaltain.