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What is a Green School? When people hear “Green School,” they often picture solar panels, school gardens, or maybe a greenhouse out back. While those are pieces of the puzzle, the full picture is much more powerful. A Green School integrates sustainability into every aspect of the learning experience: from the design of its physical space to its curriculum, culture, and community impact. It's a school that not only teaches sustainability but lives it, showing students, educators, and families what a healthier, more equitable future can look like—and empowering them to lead the way. In our latest episode of the Better Learning Podcast, we dive into why Green Schools matter now more than ever. With nearly 100,000 public schools across the U.S., the stakes are high. School facilities don't just house students—they influence how well they learn, how healthy they are, and how connected their communities feel. We explore the current challenges in school infrastructure, including the startling reality that many buildings still lack basics like proper ventilation or air conditioning. These gaps disproportionately affect underserved communities and create barriers to learning and well-being. A Green School aims to change that. By reducing environmental impact, improving health and performance, and delivering sustainability education, these schools set the standard for how we treat each other and the planet. They become catalysts for change—transforming not just students, but entire communities. Takeaways: Green Schools go beyond solar panels and gardens. They integrate sustainability into curriculum, culture, and community. Millions of students attend outdated schools every day — with nearly 100,000 public schools across the U.S. and over 7.5 billion square feet in need of modernization, the learning environment is failing to keep pace with student needs. School leaders play a critical role in long-term sustainability. Partnering with experts who prioritize healthy, future-ready design ensures that new school buildings serve students and communities for decades to come, not just on day one. Schools can take advantage of available tax credits and funding by prioritizing sustainable building practices. About The Guest Panelists: Jana Silsby, DLR Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-silsby-450b7a13/ Phoebe Beierle, U.S. Green Building Council: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebebeierle/ Sara Ross, UnDauntedK12: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarajross/ Connect with episode host, Carla Cummins: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-cummins-01449659/ The Energy, Carbon, and Sustainability in K-12 Education Symposium When: June 24th-25th Where: Washington DC Register & Learn More Here! Episode 230 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website
In this episode, Kevin is joined by Dr. Parul Minhas. They discuss the movie "Freedom Writers", and dive into many facets of the movie, and discuss some award categories such as "Modern Remake" and "Class Clown". They discuss the significance of teacher-student connection, classroom environment, and transformative educational practices. Drawing parallels from Dr. Minhas' experiences, they highlight the importance of empathy, breaking down racial barriers, and innovative teaching approaches that resonate with every child's unique background. About Dr. Parul Minhas: Parul Minhas, Ph.D. Director of Research and Digital Innovation, Education Design International (EDI) Dr. Parul Minhas is a leading expert in educational design, co-authoring influential books like A New Language of School Design and Building Minds: Designing Learning Spaces for Connection and Coherence. As the Director of Research and Digital Innovation at Education Design International, she is passionate about creating nurturing learning environments that support children's well-being. Her work in salutogenic design, neuroarchitecture, and biophilic spaces has significantly shaped the industry. With years of experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. Minhas is a sought-after speaker, sharing her insights on the global stage. Connect: Email: parul@educationdesign.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-parul-minhas/ Episode 213 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website_
On this episode of The Resilience Lab, host Rex Miller sits down with Judith Hoskens, Senior Planner and Principal at DLR Group, to discuss how thoughtful design can transform schools into places of safety, connection, and brilliance. From an emotional journey with a Finnish elementary school to rallying a community after a disaster, Judy shares powerful stories of designing environments where students and teachers thrive. Her approach—grounded in empathy and deep listening—shows how visionary design can nudge systems toward bold change. Tune in to hear how architecture becomes more than just buildings—it's about creating spaces that inspire joy, community, and resilience. Discover the Resilience Lab: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast/the-resilience-lab Follow The Resilience Lab.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resiliencelabpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/80048242/Follow Rex Miller on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexmiller/ Get your copy of education-focused books authored by Rex Miller.Humanizing the Education Machine: How to create schools that turn disengaged kids into inspired learners. https://www.amazon.com/Humanizing-Education-Machine-Disengaged-Inspired/dp/1119283108/Whole: What teachers need to help students thrive.https://www.amazon.com/WHOLE-What-Teachers-Students-Thrive-ebook/dp/B0859NT635/ The Resilience Lab Podcast is an Imagine a Place Production.
In this episode of The Resilience Lab with Rex Miller, Melissa Turnbaugh, Senior Principal, Firmwide PreK-12 Market Leader at PBK, shares her vision for transforming education through innovation and intentional design. Melissa discusses how connecting students to nature, fostering creativity, and designing spaces that reflect the identity of their communities can revolutionize the way schools serve their students. She dives into the power of public-private collaboration, the importance of creating equitable and sustainable learning environments, and how small changes—like reimagining outdoor spaces—can inspire pride and connection while addressing larger societal challenges. This conversation is a powerful exploration of how thoughtful design can shape the future of education and the communities it serves. Don't miss this inspiring episode!
New York Times science journalist Emily Anthes, author of The Great Indoors, has spent a lot of time thinking about how buildings shape our lives, from mood to mortality. From designing hospitals that speed up recovery, to developing autism-friendly apartments, to rejigging offices to boost productivity — the interior of the built environment can be a crucial factor in determining human health and happiness. After all, we spend 90% of our time inside. So why not use soundproofing, plants, and universal design to make our inner worlds a dreamy place to be?Join the Building Good community today:https://www.buildinggood.caLinkedIn
Are you ready to revolutionize the way your school thinks about furniture? In our FF&E Procurement Revisionism Series, we'll explore how integrating flexible, student-centered furniture into your classroom designs can enhance engagement and foster better learning outcomes. Plus, learn how to overcome the hurdles of traditional procurement processes to streamline the journey from concept to installation. Episode 1 of 3: The WHY In our first episode of the series, we explore the transformative impact of considering furniture as an integral part of the learning environment. We have discussions that focus on how movement, student choice, and rapid student-owned solutions drive engagement for both students and teachers. Takeaways: The role of furniture in promoting movement and flexibility Success stories from educators who have adopted this approach Early inclusion of furniture in design processes Challenges faced and solutions implemented Dr. Lennie Scott-Webber is a Thought leader in the research and design of learning places and space, with a profound belief in the evidence that the design of space matters for learning outcomes, and passionate about the unanswered solutions that leave students behind in their learning. Eliza Loyola is a former Elementary School Teacher and Principal at Austin Independent School District in Austin, Texas. She helped lead the rebuild process at the district and was an advocate for change while going through the furniture procurement process during the renovation project. Follow Dr. Lennie Scott-Webber on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennie-scott-webber-phd-2594a912/ Follow Eliza Loyola on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliza-loyola-0702541b0/ The FF&E Procurement Revisionism Series on the Better Learning Podcast Episode 204 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website
In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, we are joined by an inspiring lineup of educational leaders who are at the forefront of transforming Nevada's educational landscape. Our guests are Jhone Ebert, Nevada's State Superintendent, and Jeanine Collins, Chief Innovation Officer at Ed Extraordinary. They discuss their pivotal roles in the creation and implementation of Nevada's State Portrait of a Learner. Alongside them, Brently Garbutt, Principal of Jerome Mack Middle School, and Claire Romzek, Magnet Coordinator at Lied STEM Academy, share firsthand experiences of how this is already reshaping learning environments and empowering students across the state. The episode dives deep into the contents of Nevada's State Portrait of a Learner, exploring how it serves human values and a sense of belonging within educational systems. Through community collaboration and competency-based learning, the initiative shoots to equip students with essential life skills that extend beyond traditional academic knowledge. Our guests discuss the importance of industry partnerships, the integration of design thinking in school projects, and the transformative impact on school culture and student engagement. This episode is evidence of the power of collective vision and action in creating a more inclusive and future-ready educational system. Outline (00:00) Introduction and Welcome (00:11) Nevada's Educational Transformation (04:41) Community Collaboration and School Design (17:23) Reflections and Future Aspirations (23:14) Portrait at LEAD STEM Academy (28:10) Portrait at Jerome Mack Middle School Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here Nevada Portrait of a Learner Jeanine Collins Linkedin Jhone Ebert LinkedIn Previous podcast with Jeanine on Nevada Succeeds Brently Garbutt LinkedIn Claire Romzek LinkedIn
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on students, with many still grappling with significant learning losses and declining enrollment. As schools nationwide strive to help students recover, district leaders are increasingly turning to innovative school design to boost academic performance and foster student success. In a recent episode of the Better Learning Podcast, we explored this critical topic with a special focus on how the physical environment can play a pivotal role in reversing these trends. Melissa is the Partner for National Education and Innovation at PBK, the nation's largest K-12 architectural firm, with more than 16 years of expertise in the planning, design, and management of educational facilities across the country. PBK's impressive track record, with over 42 years of experience and 18,000 completed projects, positions Melissa as a leading voice in the industry. She brings a wealth of knowledge on how thoughtful school design can be leveraged to address the challenges schools are currently facing, including declining enrollment trends and the need for enhanced learning environments. Takeaways: School design is increasingly being used as a tool to boost academic performance and student success. With 42 years of experience and 18,000 projects, PBK is at the forefront of addressing national educational challenges through innovative design. Students continue to struggle with learning loss and declining enrollment post-pandemic. Melissa brings more than 17 years of specialized expertise in the planning, design, and management of educational facilities for both public and private institutions. She is driven by a belief that all students should have equitable access to innovative indoor and outdoor learning environments. With her role as the National Education and Innovation Leader, Melissa serves as a resource and advocate for research-based, student-centered, and purpose-driven learning environments. In her career she has worked on a variety of projects ranging from the youngest learners in early childcare centers to advanced academics in career and technical high schools all while building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients. Follow on Melissa Turnbaugh on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-turnbaugh-59b38835 Website: https://pbk.com/ Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Find out more about Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/. For more episodes of the Better Learning Podcast, visit https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/ Episode 192 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/
Today, I am speaking with Terri Quinn, now Terri is the program manager for the Technologies Teacher Pathway Program. Today she will share a bit about the program and how she is taking steps to help fix the teacher shortage we have in this state Rosie. If
In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, host Kevin Stoller engages in a riveting conversation with Regan Shields Ives, the Principal and Studio leader for educational projects at Finegold Alexander Architects. This episode delves into the nuanced world of school design, reflecting on Regan's journey and her deep commitment to creating educational spaces that foster a sense of community and support for students, teachers, and administrators. Regan's path to becoming an architect was paved by her traditional school experiences in the 80s and 90s, where individualized learning was the norm, and collaborative opportunities were scarce. Her early fascination with building and design naturally steered her towards architecture, where she could merge her passions for education and design. The conversation sheds light on the significant evolution in school design. Moving away from rigid, traditional structures, modern school design now emphasizes student-centered, collaborative, and personalized learning environments. Regan discusses how Finegold Alexander Architects are at the forefront of this shift, crafting spaces that encourage interaction and creativity. Takeaways: The evolution of school design involves a shift towards student-centered, collaborative, and personalized learning environments. Community engagement is crucial in school projects, and diverse voices, including students, educators, and the community, contribute to the design process. The impact of technology on architecture is still evolving, with the potential for AI to play a role in design processes. The legacy of architectural work is reflected in the involvement of diverse voices and the community's recognition in the design of school spaces. The importance of creating educational spaces that provide a conducive environment for students to thrive. The role of furniture in facilitating pedagogical change and the need for early engagement with furniture dealers in the school design process. The emergence of new educational models and the resilience of students in diverse learning environments. Regan has worked on numerous public and private K-12 learning spaces throughout the greater New England area, including Eliot Innovation School, Gibbs School, and Leicester Middle School. She is passionate about design for education and creating spaces that are welcoming, safe, and inspiring. She is also an advocate and thought leader in restoring and preserving our historic buildings, including adapting them for new, contemporary uses. Sound Bites to Ponder: "When the community sees themselves in the school and feels as though they were part of it, that's what it's about." "It's all about the furniture." Follow on Regan Shields Ives on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regan-shields-ives-aia-leed-ap-aa291147/ Website: https://www.faainc.com/ Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Find out more about Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/. For more episodes of the Better Learning Podcast, visit https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/ Episode 184 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website!
Step into the world of education design in this year's season of The Resilience Lab podcast. Join Rex Miller as he explores resilience through the lens of education, uncovering insights that extend beyond classrooms into our communities and workplaces. In this episode, Rex poses critical questions about the current state of education and how communities can rally around engaged learning. Drawing from research, personal experience, and collaboration with educators, Rex emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in education toward personalized, community-centered learning environments. He reflects on transformative design stories that sparked a community-wide commitment to architecture and innovative education. Join Rex Miller for this season of The Resilience Lab as he shares compelling stories, interviews design leaders in education, and advocates to build a more resilient and responsive school system that meets the needs of students and communities. Follow The Resilience Lab.InstagramLinkedIn Follow Rex Miller on LinkedIn. Click here to get your copy of education focused books authored by Rex Miller.Humanizing the Education Machine: How to create schools that turn disengaged kids into inspired learners.Whole: What teachers need to help students thrive. The Resilience Lab Podcast is an Imagine a Place Production.
Alli and Peter interview a school architect! Mary Ruppenthal is the guest. This podcast rethinks school design for a changing educational landscape. Rigid classrooms struggle with modern methods. The episode explores how flexible spaces can transform throughout the day, from libraries becoming collaborative zones to auditoriums hosting community events. These multi-use spaces are more efficient and allow schools to become community hubs. The show emphasizes including the community in the design process to create adaptable schools with the right space allocation for future needs and technologies. Connect with Mary Ruppenthal http://www.hed.design LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-ruppenthal-6bab8713/ Connect with Alli and Peter Peter Hostrawser LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhostrawser/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/peterhostrawser/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/disrupteducation1/ TW: twitter.com/PeterHostrawser Website: https://www.peterhostrawser.com Alli Privitt LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliprivitt/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendalli/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/My-Friend-Alli/100070164684007/ Website: https://www.myfriendalli.com/ Want to be a guest on the Disrupt Education Podcast? Please Fill Out This Form Check out our sponsors below spikeview You are more than a grade and test score. Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that! Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today! If you are interested in more info email the spikeview team at team@spikeview.com Host Peter Hostrawser talking about spikeview --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/support
School safety extends far beyond fortifying against external threats. While it's crucial for schools to be secure environments, true safety encompasses more than just repelling intruders and weapons. A genuinely safe school fosters an atmosphere where students, staff, and teachers feel secure not only during emergencies but also in their day-to-day activities. However, the conventional approach to school design often prioritizes security measures that result in a stark, "prison-like" atmospheres. In our latest Better Learning Podcast episode, we dive deep into an often overlooked aspect of education: the design of school buildings. Imagine stepping into a classroom where every corner, every color, and every space is carefully crafted to nurture rather than hinder learning. Deepa Bharatkumar, an architect at Bassetti Architects, brings her 17 years of experience to the forefront as she shares insights into how the built environment impacts our educational experiences. One of the key takeaways from the conversation is the importance of pre-design work and stakeholder engagement. Deepa emphasizes that successful school architecture projects are not just about blueprints and construction; they're about understanding the needs and experiences of the people who will inhabit these spaces. But the journey doesn't end once the buildings are erected. Post-occupancy evaluation becomes a critical tool in identifying areas for improvement and informing future design decisions. By continuously refining our approach and sharing findings within the design community, we can pave the way for continuous improvement in education. Takeaways Trauma-informed design is crucial in creating safe and supportive learning environments in schools. Pre-design work and stakeholder engagement are essential for successful school architecture projects. Post-occupancy evaluation helps identify areas for improvement and informs future design decisions. Sharing findings and resources within the design community can lead to continuous improvement in education. As an architect at Bassetti Architects in Portland, Oregon, Deepa is deeply aware of how the built environment affects people. She sees educational design projects as an opportunity to serve some of the most important people Bassetti designs for – children. As the mother of two, she places high importance on creating schools that are rewarding and enriching for their users and a landmark for the surrounding community. Over her 17 years in the profession, she has become an advocate for listening to students' voices, in addition to teacher and district voices, to create spaces that address the needs of the individual and help to create equity within our educational environments. The Bassetti Architecture Trauma-Informed Design Workbook Bassetti Architects Website Follow on Deepa Bharatkumar on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepabharatkumar/ Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Find out more about Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/. For more episodes of the Better Learning Podcast, visit https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/ Episode 172 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website!
Director of Black Teacher Project, Micia Mosely, joins Lurie to discuss how to take what's happening in education, how to reform it, how to protect Black children and the value of having a Black teacher. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Holistic security considerations for K-12 school design are examined in this 17-minute episode featuring Ryan Searles, IMEG's security consulting group leader. Ryan spends an average of three weeks of each month traveling the country presenting at conferences or training organizations in crisis management, active shooter mitigation, and other security preparedness—with a growing number of school districts seeking his team's services. “We keep seeing a rise in violence in the United States and more violent events occurring at places of education,” he says. “In K-12, particularly, it's really about what we can do to mitigate it from happening.” In addition to getting involved earlier in the design phase of new facilities, Ryan and his team are also conducting an increasing number of security assessments of existing schools, providing answers to such questions as, “What do we have in place? What are we doing right? Where are our gaps and where are our vulnerabilities? How do we fix those?” The most effective security design and emergency preparedness takes a blended, holistic approach, Ryan says, and includes not only physical and technology design aspects but also “the human aspect”—training, drills and rehearsals for staff and students, as well as proactive threat assessments of individuals and being vigilant about watching for early warning signs. “We've been a very reactive culture in the United States with school security and safety. We can't do that anymore—that's become very apparent and has a lot to do with my team being so busy. Schools are reaching out saying, ‘Come show us what we need to do to keep these kids safe.' “ Ryan Searles will present "Security Considerations for School Design" at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 13 at the Association for Learning Environments' National Conference, LearningSCAPES 2023, in Chicago. Learn more.
In this episode host Burke Jones, FMP is joined by Mary Ruppenthal, AIA. Mary an Associate Principal at HED located in Sacramento, CA. She is also the Education Market Segment Leader for HED, so she brings a wealth of experience in school design to the show. We have a great discussion about current trends in school design, creating community in the building or campus, and hardening structures for natural disasters. Mary and I had a great time sharing stories and ideas on this episode. It is a 'must listen' for some great insight into school design from a leading architect in the space! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/schoolfacilities/message
In this episode, Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen sat down to chat with classroom furniture manufacturer Artcobell's Patricia Cadigan, Vice President of Learning Environments, who recently immersed herself in the design and construction process of Grandview Heights Secondary School in Surrey, British Columbia. She worked directly with school administration, including Grandview's Principal Darren Bedard, to learn about the needs and wants of teachers but also how to connect the dots between physical space and the vision of student success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iandsdesign/support
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Cam Featherstonhaugh, Senior Associate at TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design in Burlington, Vermont.They discuss the unique characteristics of the Winooski Schools Complex in the Winooski School District in Vermont. Winooski is the state's only majority-minority district and has a diverse population due to its history as a refugee resettlement area. TruexCullins worked closely with the community, including teachers, administrators, and translators, to understand the school's needs and craft guiding principles for the design process. The resulting project aims to revitalize the existing school complex, accommodate the growing student population, and create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.You can see the project here as you listen along.This project had unique challenges and opportunities: an inclusive planning process that allowed for diverse perspectives to be considered and incorporated into the design, ensuring that the resulting school complex reflects the needs of the community.financial constraints required creative solutions and difficult decision-making and prioritization.the existing complex received multiple additions over sixty years, creating a challenge to tie the differing structures together.and much more!If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.
With an increase in research into the impact of the physical school environment on student learning outcomes, the Conversation Hour looks at how much a built environment affects learning.
With an increase in research into the impact of the physical school environment on student learning outcomes, the Conversation Hour looks at how much a built environment affects learning.
Today's host is: Hannah Hollowed And today's guests are: Jonas Strandell - CMO - Besedo Ylva Lundberg - Design manager - inUse Stefan Twerdochlib - Senior UX Designer - WOLT
Irene offers varied experience in educational and institutional facilities. Her experience in the design of academic facilities ranges from renovation to new construction. As President of IN2 Architecture, Irene is involved in all aspects of a project, including visioning, programming, master planning, schematic design, design development, construction documents and contract administration. Irene keeps up with the latest instructional & curriculum trends in school design, ensuring her client's buildings are designed with student success in mind. She has earned the A4LE Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the world of educational facility design and planning, and is a A4LE Fellow. She is also an instructor in the Advanced Academy for Educational Facility Environments, and serves on the executive committee of the Collaborative for High performance Schools (CHPS). Season 7, Episode 5 of the Better Learning Podcast https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/ Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.
Returning guest, Learning Designer Principal Mike Posthumus and Education Designer Janet Jefferson on the future of school design and FYI, the future is now. Please see all we do at Ace-Ed.org where this podcast will be archived
Returning guest, Learning Designer Principal Mike Posthumus and Education Designer Janet Jefferson on the future of school design and FYI, the future is now. Please see all we do at Ace-Ed.org where this podcast will be archived
Daniel Smith started Leaf Architecture in 2015 with the intention of creating a practice that has a strong focus and understanding of pedagogy and education design. Since then, Daniel has developed a significant portfolio of public and community projects completed over the last decade, and has been involved in all facets of architectural projects; including client consultation, master planning, detail design, co-ordination of documentation and contract administration. This experience coupled with a natural affinity to building relationships with various stakeholder groups makes Daniel an experienced architect and leader.Daniel talks about his passions and wishes for the future of school design in Australia .This podcast was brought to you in association with Interface, proud sponsors of the Sustainability series of podcasts. For more information on Interface, please go to www.architectureanddesign.com.au/suppliers/interface-aust
We are Donnell Cannon and Jenny O'Meara, two passionate educators. Welcome to Season 2 of The Hummingbird Stories! This season, we're asking the question: What does an extraordinary education look like for every student? We're hosting conversations with the most innovative, equity-minded leaders in education from all across the country — and that includes young people. In this episode, we look at a school that was designed in the absence of many of the obstacles prevalent in the K-12 public school space. We talk with Long-View Micro School co-founders Kevin Moore and Lisa Zapalac, as well as Cathy Lewis, a math specialist working with The Number Lab at the school. They show us the possibilities that abound when you design school in a culture without barriers. We don't just want to hear from guests on our show. We want to hear from you, too. In every episode on this season of The Hummingbird Stories, we'll pose a question and ask you to weigh in through our Telbee. This week's question asks you to think about the four assumptions Moore and Zapalac made in designing the school. Following Long-View's example, what four assumptions would your ideal school have? Visit sayhi.chat/hummingbird to chime in.We know a lot of “Hummingbirds” who are no longer waiting for change in a system on fire, but rather choosing to do something. We hope they'll inspire you to take real action, no matter how small, toward redesigning schools. An extraordinary education for all young people is possible. But it's going to take all of us to make it happen.
Sally Brincat is an architect with over 20 years of experience and is ThomsonAdsett's Victoria Education Sector Lead. She recently led a large joint venture team on five primary and two secondary schools across mainstream and inclusion streams for the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA). In this revealing, one-on-one interview, Sally talks about the latest ideas in school design, the move towards vertical schools and what roles an architect has in design the modern Australian school.AM-BOSS is the 2022 Sponsor of our Education series of podcasts.
Hello Design People, In this video, we explore the professional life of Shad Iqbal. He is a Lead Product Designer at 10 Minute School. We talked about a lot of design topics, his story and journey to Product design, and much more. Enjoy!
Tammy Beck joined William Ross Architects (WRA) in 2004 becoming Executive Director in 2020. Tammy has exceptional communication, consultation and analytic skills, and a finely honed design sense. She leads WRAs Design Review and people management at WRA and drives their management excellence.She is passionate about community sport, urban design, education projects and contemporary learning environments. Tammy specialises in pre-design briefing, master planning and concept design, using consultation processes to facilitate project briefs. Tammy's recent projects include facility planning / pre-design for several large aquatic, sport and recreation projects.AM-BOSS is the 2022 Sponsor of our Education series of podcasts.
This week on “The Learning Curve,” Cara Candal and Gerard Robinson talk with Jeff Wetzler, co-founder of Transcend, a nonprofit focused on innovation in school design that works with hundreds of school communities in over two dozen states in America. He shares his background and what motivated his interest in helping to bring about transformational changes […]
This week on “The Learning Curve,” Cara Candal and Gerard Robinson talk with Jeff Wetzler, co-founder of Transcend, a nonprofit focused on innovation in school design that works with hundreds of school communities in over two dozen states in America. He shares his background and what motivated his interest in helping to bring about transformational changes to improve student outcomes. Source
This week on “The Learning Curve,” Cara Candal and Gerard Robinson talk with Jeff Wetzler, co-founder of Transcend, a nonprofit focused on innovation in school design that works with hundreds of school communities in over two dozen states in America. He shares his background and what motivated his interest in helping to bring about transformational changes to improve student outcomes. Source
In this episode, we chat with Michael Horn, co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation. Michael is an expert on K-12 education and he believes in the power of physical education to improve academic performance and enhance physical, emotional and behavioral health. His recently released book is "From Reopen to Reinvent: (Re)creating School for Every Child." We touch on Positive Sum vs. Zero Sum in P.E.; how quality P.E. improves student attention and focus in other school subjects; and how good physical activity habits developed in the K-12 years lead to adults who prioritize lifelong physical fitness, among other topics. Horn believes the trend of schools dropping or deemphasizing physical education is the exact opposite of where we need to go in this country. In fact, he believes fitness should actually be the centerpiece of K-12 school design, not just an add-on.
Ben Vielle is a partner of m3architecture with over 20 years of experience in architectural practice. He has worked extensively in the education sector, having master planned, designed, documented and administered contracts on numerous school and university projects. He also has expertise in contemporary learning environments, passive solar design, environmentally sustainable design, and life cycle assessment.In this interview, Ben explains to us what is really important when it comes to designing new schools and what we may be missing in the way we understand the true nature and potential of our schools.AM-BOSS is the 2022 Sponsor of our Education series of podcasts.
We are Donnell Cannon and Jenny O'Meara, two passionate educators. Welcome to Season 2 of The Hummingbird Stories. This season, we're asking the question: What does an extraordinary education look like for every student? We're hosting conversations with the most innovative, equity-minded leaders in education from all across the country -- and that includes students. On this episode, you heard from one of our former students, QuaNaisa. We met her at the micro-school we helped establish. You can learn more about that school here and here. Also in this episode, you heard from Sonn Sam, whose work you can learn more about here, and Janaya, a student at Nashville Big Picture High School. We want to hear from you, too. In every episode on this season of The Hummingbird Stories, we'll pose a question and ask you to weigh in through our Telbee. This week's question asks you to think of yourself as a learner? If there was a school designed just for you, what would it look like?Visit sayhi.chat/hummingbird to chime in. We know a lot of “Hummingbirds” who are no longer waiting for change in a system on fire, but rather choosing to do something. We hope they'll inspire you to take real action, no matter how small, toward redesigning schools. An extraordinary education for all young people is possible. But it's going to take all of us to make it happen.
Joining us on this week's episode of Coffee with Closers is Dan Boggio, founding architect and Executive Chairman of PBK, the largest K-12 design firm in the United States. He shares with us how school modernization and innovative designs are critical to transforming education. Research shows children are more likely to excel in the classroom and in life if schools deliver immersive and engaging learning environments. He also gives us a sneak peak into a groundbreaking initiative he's driving with education and technology experts across the country to create the School of the Future.
Our tenth episode in the Season features Christian Long, an unapologetic advocate for wonder and curiosity as the root of all learning worth doing and all learning environments worth designing. He currently serves as the Chief Growth Officer for the THINK Learning Studio consultancy and PD center, a new initiative of THINK Global School, the world's first and only all-traveling international high school. Christian's team created TLS to help every educator, school and learning network foster the mindset and conditions to help every student take the next step on their unique, real-world learning journey. By collaborating with school leaders and educators around the world, they design dynamic real-world learning models which seek to empower today's learners to make purposeful impact in the future. To do this, they've adapted the TGS' renowned Changemakers® place-based, Project Based learning curriculum into a set of tools and methodologies that empower all types of educators to bring project-based learning to their students—regardless of location, age, economic status, or learning ability. Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com
IN THIS AGE OF STRESSIING SEL IN OUR SCHOOL S WE'LL TALK ABOUT HOW SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM DESIGN IMPACTS STUDENT WELL BEING AND LEARNING WITH JAY LITMAN, PARTNER AND ARCHITECT AT FIELDING INTERNATIONAL LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO AT WWW.ACE-ED.ORG WHERE YOU CAN VIEW OUR MAGAZINE "EQUITY & ACCESS", AND LINK TO OUR SEL RESOURCE CENTER AT SELTODAY.ORG OR LEARN ABOUT THE EDUCATOR SHORTAGE ....WE DON'T WANT TO LOSE ANY MORE GREAT TEACHERS OR ADMINSITRATORS , AT TEACHER-RETENTION.COM
IN THIS AGE OF STRESSIING SEL IN OUR SCHOOL S WE'LL TALK ABOUT HOW SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM DESIGN IMPACTS STUDENT WELL BEING AND LEARNING WITH JAY LITMAN, PARTNER AND ARCHITECT AT FIELDING INTERNATIONAL LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO AT WWW.ACE-ED.ORG WHERE YOU CAN VIEW OUR MAGAZINE "EQUITY & ACCESS", AND LINK TO OUR SEL RESOURCE CENTER AT SELTODAY.ORG OR LEARN ABOUT THE EDUCATOR SHORTAGE ....WE DON'T WANT TO LOSE ANY MORE GREAT TEACHERS OR ADMINSITRATORS , AT TEACHER-RETENTION.COM
A SPATIAL PARADIGM IN SCHOOL DESIGN FOR THRIVING LEARNERS School Designers Randy Fielding and Nathan Stenge, both of Fielding international on their recent article in Getting Smart to create place for thriving students .Also check out www.schoolpatterns.com
A SPATIAL PARADIGM IN SCHOOL DESIGN FOR THRIVING LEARNERS School Designers Randy Fielding and Nathan Stenge, both of Fielding international on their recent article in Getting Smart to create place for thriving students .Also check out www.schoolpatterns.com
Mike Posthumus and Dr.James Seaman from Fielding Int'l are my guests on how student voice has shaped the firm's school design work and vision
Mike Posthumus and Dr.James Seaman from Fielding Int'l are my guests on how student voice has shaped the firm's school design work and vision
Host Jonathan Santos Silva speaks with the students and leaders of North-Phillips School of Innovation in Tarboro, N.C., about what it looks like to partner with and design a school based on the needs of its most important stakeholders: the students and the community they serve. Changing Course is a new podcast from Teach For America's One Day Studio.
Shuli Steele is the Director of the Higher Education market at Planon, a global leader in smart building technologies. She's an author, a TEDx speaker, and a self-titled learner advocate.In this episode, Shuli shares how space planning at the campus is evolving. We discuss campus and work/life culture and what we really crave from others when it comes to our time in the workplace. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: Connect with Doug below: On Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comEmail Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com
This Week in Canadian EdTech MIndShareTV Podcast with world-renowned school design architect Randy Fielding on school design thinking to optimize learning in a pandemic & beyond
Imagine exiting a train station and rounding the corner in an urban part of London for the first time, on your own without knowing a single person to start studying in a Design School, after growing up in a small town. This is exactly the unlikely path taken by Lisa Scharoun, now Professor and Head of the School of Design. This never occurred to her growing up as one of 5 children in the middle of rural U.S.A. As Steve Jobs famously quoted you can only join the dots looking backwards. What comes to your mind when you hear the word design? At first it invokes, fashion, architecture, and iPhones. For example, it was the discovery of the design of DNA, the double helix, that it consists of two strands that wind around each other like a twisted ladder that led to the scientific and genomics revolution. The simple design came in 1953 by putting together pieces of a puzzle discovered by hundreds of scientists, starting with Friedrich Miescher in 1869. Watson and Crick with the help of Rosalind Franklin, and others, used cardboard cut-outs on a table of the individual chemical components of the four bases (AC TG) and other nucleotide subunits that make-up the chemical structure of DNA. Watson and Crick shifted molecules around on their desktops. It took a team working together to discover the double helix built by nature's simple design. Together they solved one of the most complex scientific problems, being the way, in which all living forms are connected to each other (see Pray et al., 2008, Nature Education 1(1):100). What could be more complex than designing our teams that flow. At the end of the day, the life of our team members, arises from a complex array of small daily decisions. From how we choose to get up in the morning, exercise, and the food we eat. In Lisa's case it was exchanging letters with a family friend in Germany that meant she lived, studied, and worked in USA, UK, China, Singapore, and Australia and become an International expertise in Design. Her team used co-design and her mantra of ‘change by design' to create a set of promotional posters for the Olympic Village that highlighted the history and significant contributions that Australian Paralympic athletes have contributed to sport. This set of posters, created for the London 2012 games, has subsequently been showcased at the US Embassy in Canberra as well as at every subsequent Paralympic Games. As we enter the post-pandemic covid era, the dominant issue we face our teams face is how to live sustainably within an economic model that demands consumption and growth. The puzzle pieces to this complex problem are in need of a design solution. As David Attenborough said we know the solution to climate change is to re-wild the Earth. What could be more important than leaders that create teams with a global perspective that live by the mantra of change by finding a simple design. Just as scientists discovered the double helix, the new challenge facing our leaders and teams is finding the design that sustains life in a complex world. Please join Lisa and I as discuss how to design teams that flow. Citation: Pray, L. (2008) Discovery of DNA structure and function: Watson and Crick. Nature Education 1(1):100https://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/lisa.scharounSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/selenab)
In this episode, Dr. Jeck sits down with the architect of the Cedar Lee Middle School project, Dr. Bill Bradley. The two talk about trends in school design, moving from traditional to modern learning environments, the impact of budget on school design, the Dodgers vs. the Braves, and much more!
Starting his education career as a teacher and soccer coach, Dr. Glenn Robbins learned the power of connection and teamwork early on. Fortunately for the students and staff in Brigantine—the small island community just north of Atlantic City—this was an invaluable asset when the pandemic sent everyone home just one month into Robbins' superintendence. Keenly focused on the needs of his district's stakeholders, Robbins has been able to rally Brigantine together to streamline online learning, make asynchronous instruction more inclusive, and instill a sense of hope and growth into the students and families the district serves. In this episode, Robbins shares his passion for building connections, bringing people together to achieve the seemingly insurmountable, and growing a learning community where students can design their own futures.Dr. Glenn Robbins (@Glennr1809)Brigantine Community School (@brigschools)Subscribe to SchoolCEO at SchoolCEO.com for more advice, stories, and strategies for leading your schools. And if you have a story you'd like to share, email us at editor@schoolceo.com.
CyprusScene reporting the news of the 2nd ARUCAD High School Design Competition Awards Night.....Click the link below to see pictures Don't forget to select FOLLOW on our channel listing to hear more news and reviews from Northern Cyprus This episode is also available as a blog post: https://cyprusscene.com/2021/08/20/2nd-arucad-high-school-design-competition-awards-night/ CyprusScene Podcasts can be found on the following apps Anchor, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, PocketCasts, Breaker, Castbox, Apple Itunes
Doug Thomas is a primary school principal who leads an independent school in Sydney. He is a visionary leader, passionate educator and is driven by innovative school design, change management and to create a culture in which people thrive. He is about social justice, education for kids in poverty, and making the world a happier and better place. We talked about: How long he has been a school principal and why are some of the things that he loves about the role? How has the role changed/evolved over the past few years? Why does school design matters? and, How to create spaces that catalyze student learning? The Art of Teaching Podcast resources: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artofteaching Here is the link to the show notes: https://theartofteachingpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofteachingpodcast/
Sandeep and Kiran share their stories and their passion for changing how we support youth around their heart, love, making a better world, and relationships. And then Chris asks : For someone listening to this, what can THEY do?Sandeep Dutt is author of The Good School, founder of Learning Forward India and the Learning Forward podcast, Ambassador of hundred.org, Chairman of the Bhadrajun Artisans Trust, entrepreneur, and mountaineer doing what he can to create "happy schools" for a better world. Kiran Sethi is the founder of the Riverside School in India which has, over the last 20 years, become a beacon of possibilities when you focus on students and empower them to make a difference in the world, which has subsequently created a global movement called Design for Change. About the RevolutionariesKiran SethiSandeep Dutt
Chris Patek is a Principal and Architect at MSA Design, a nationally renowned design practice based in the Midwest. As a senior leader in MSA's Education and Transportation markets, Chris has led teams on many of the firms' award winning design projects including recent work with the Great Oaks Career Campus System, Mariemont City Schools, and Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority. He is passionate about work that elevates and engages the community. In addition to his project roles, he is instrumental in elevating the firms' level of design and project execution and also integral in the onboarding of new team members. Chris was raised just outside of Toledo, and has practiced in firms across the world including both coasts of the United States and in Zimbabwe. Chris is active in his community having previously served as President the American Institute of Architects Cincinnati Chapter and as a Scoutmaster and youth sports coach. He resides on the east side of Greater Cincinnati with his wife Kelly and sons Ben & Owen. www.msaarch.com
Today, we bring you a story about a school in North Carolina and how the power of place transformed the future for a group of high school students. Meredith Williams is the principal at North Rowan High School. Her story takes us behind the scenes on how the courage to see things differently opened up a new world of possibilities for her students. Today, with visionary leadership and a new way of thinking about learning spaces and curriculum, they’re changing the conversation about how we can inspire young minds. Learn more about the transformation of North Rowan High School: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/can-design-thinking-fix-education Watch the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LMwQkiUXnA&feature=emb_title View more Imagine a Place articles: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place
Episode #097 Produced by: Doug Krisch Original Airdate: 28 January 2021 Length: 29 minutes Main topics: Two homework assignments: 1) In the trenches reflection on our times in the middle of winter of Corona II, and 2) design your own school, based on your experiences of your years of school. If we were designing a school to help mold healthy well-rounded adults, what would the main subjects be? The Validator, Superhero of Emotional Validation
Jal Mehta, “Make Schools More Human: The pandemic showed us that education was broken. It also showed us how to fix it,” NY Times, Dec. 23, 2020Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine, In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High School
My guest today is Lisa Simms. Lisa is the owner of Lisa Simms Consulting, LLC, an Education Innovation Partner that provides consulting services in school design and coaching, competency-based, personalized and project-based learning as well as community development. Previously, Lisa was a co-designer, founder and eventually principal of Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design, DSISD, the first competency-based high school in Denver Public Schools. Additionally, she has taught language arts, been an instructional coach and peer observer among other experiences in innovative environments. In our conversation, Lisa traces the timeline of her vast experiences in education and how these shaped her passions and values in designing DSISD. She shares how many of these experiences included innovative approaches such as instructing from a cultural lens, developing thematic and project-based units and designing expeditions with students, and learning to utilize data to drive instructional moves. She dives into the process of designing a school, recruiting talented teachers, finding students who are the right fit and much more about her journey to open and operate DSISD. We also discuss what it means to be a competency-based school and why she feels like this is such an effective approach. Please enjoy this week's episode of Humble Badass Educators with humble badass Lisa Simms. https://www.lisasimmsconsulting.com/
Leading projects around the world for clients in education and industry, Ewan McIntosh is the passionate and energising tour de force behind NoTosh. As the name suggests, NoTosh is a jargon-free but game-changing strategic consultancy with a passion for learning and a conviction that innovation and creativity can change the way people think, the way they learn and the way they work A highly regarded keynote speaker at events around the world, Ewan is also the author of How To Come Up With Great Ideas and Actually Make Them Happen and regularly writes about learning on his blog (and previously here). Ewan's professional career started as a French and German high school teacher in Scotland back in the 1990s. He wanted to find new ways to help students engage with their learning and felt strongly that technology was both critical to this and underused in the classroom, so his classes were among the first in Europe to podcast and blog as part of their daily learning. Ewan then became the National Advisor on Learning and Technology Futures for the Scottish Government, and in 2006, with some friends in a pub in Edinburgh he began Teachmeet as a way to enable teachers to network and learn from peers and disrupt the traditional model of prescribed teacher professional development. In 2008, Ewan became the Digital Commissioner at Channel 4. It was there that he became fascinated by the strategies and tactics that colleagues were using to create imaginative and engaging digital services for young people. So he founded notosh in order to make similar impacts for young people in education. You can connect with Ewan on the links below, and check out the NoTosh team's new suite of online offers at learn.notosh.com. Social Links Twitter: @ewanmcintosh LinkedIn: @ewanmcintosh Facebook: @ewanmcintosh
TTRIAD Architect Partner Brent Foley joins us today to talk about making an impact in the Columbus community through The Center for Architecture Design and reaching students through Camp Architecture and High School Design Studio. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentf1/
Better and Safer The world is racing for a vaccine to COVID-19. If we're lucky, we'll have one in late 2020 or early 2021. But what if we're not? What if living with COVID-19 is something we have to adjust to longterm? How could we redesign our schools to make them safer in a pandemic? Prakash Nair We posed that question to Prakash Nair, the Founding President and CEO of Education Design International and author of "Learning by Design: Live Play Engage Create". Nair says that in a properly designed school, COVID - 19 would have a much smaller impact. Children would have more elbow room, and you would have "designed learning communities" rather then trapping students in classrooms. Nair says these learning communities would also utilize a lot of outdoor space. Learning the expensive way In the 1990s Nair was the director of operations for construction of New York City Schools. "We were spending an average of a billion dollars every year during my ten years that I was in that position," says Nair. "We built schools that were obsolete on the day they were opened." In fact, Nair says 95% of the schools built around the world are built the same way. "Of course I didn't realize it when we were building those schools. But when I realized it, I decided that I have to move on and leave that job behind." So Nair started his own company structured around one major principle -- What would happen if you designed school buildings based on the actual research about how children learn? Nair says the majority of schools today are designed like a factory. Photo Credit: Education Design International "If you think about the idea of sorting kids by age. Not based upon aptitude or interest, and stick them in a room with an adult. You can't personalize obviously." We know that children are not parts in a factory, and you can't churn out identical widgets, says Nair. Nor would you want to. To hear some of Nair's solutions for a better and safer designed school, listen to Episode 162 of Class Dismissed on your favorite podcast app or iTunes. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017-2020
Episode 8 is the first of our Mini-Series entitled “The Renaissance in Education.” We invite one of the most brilliant humans in North Carolina Public Education — Donnell Cannon. Donnell and I discuss his role as a Principal, School Design Innovator, and Education Activist. We unpack our journey of being Black Males teaching Social Studies, Freedom Schools, and the forms of Resistance that we can use to build new systems in this Renaissance Age! This episode will be followed by a special IG LIVE session to help maximize Education outcomes for students, parents, school leaders, and community believers. See you this Saturday Morning! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
CHALLENGES OF SCHOOL DESIGN AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPON THE RETURN TO SCHOOL:Our good friends from the school design firm of Fielding International Jill Ackers and Jay Litman return. This is a very important issue regarding school and student and staff safety...the CDC has requirements , but we probably need to go much differently and further to ensure safety. FREE TO EDUCATORS ... JOIN THE AMERICAN CONSORTIUM FOR EQUITY IN EDUCATION PreK-12 AT WWW.ACE-ED.ORG GREAT NEWS AND INFO ON EQUITY AND ACCESS . MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD IF YOU WISH AND ENJOY YOUR INCLUDED SUBSCRIPTION TO OUR OFFICIAL JOURNAL "AC&E: Equity & Access PreK-12 "
CHALLENGES OF SCHOOL DESIGN AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPON THE RETURN TO SCHOOL:Our good friends from the school design firm of Fielding International Jill Ackers and Jay Litman return. This is a very important issue regarding school and student and staff safety...the CDC has requirements , but we probably need to go much differently and further to ensure safety. FREE TO EDUCATORS ... JOIN THE AMERICAN CONSORTIUM FOR EQUITY IN EDUCATION PreK-12 AT WWW.ACE-ED.ORG GREAT NEWS AND INFO ON EQUITY AND ACCESS . MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD IF YOU WISH AND ENJOY YOUR INCLUDED SUBSCRIPTION TO OUR OFFICIAL JOURNAL "AC&E: Equity & Access PreK-12 "
As schools across the country figure out how to safely reopen schools, we wonder: how will COVID-19 impact school design? Senior editor Yvonne Marquez discusses with Sylvia Kowalk and Robin Randall from Legat Architects on what changes we might see as schools reopen. They discuss design options available to schools now that can help with social distancing in facilities, what we can learn from other countries who have already reopened, and the long-term impacts of COVID-19 to educational environments.
Mary is a PAST Teaching and Learning Coach as part of our School Design team and she gets asked about strategies for collaborative teaching all the time. On this episode we will explore the 5 most frequently asked questions about virtual collaboration in educational settings. • What does it look like to work collaboratively in a virtual environment? • How will I be able to work with my colleagues to plan and be part of my PLC? • Why should I have my learners work collaboratively? • How can I assess my learners if I can't see them work together? • My students work in groups in the classroom, how can I have them do that while we are outside the classroom?
Jeff is a PAST Teaching and Learning Coach as part of our School Design team and better yet, Jeff is a veteran virtual teacher with tons of experiences, do’s , dont’s and so much more for us to think about to be successful in making this switch. • How does a teachers thinking need to change as we move quickly into online education? • How does student thinking need to change in response to this new direction in education? • Logistics of Digital Classes • Give students the work and let them do it in their time, with their resources, in their own unique circumstances
We welcome guest Mathieu Williams to a Maestros Vibe where we have a provocative discussion about culture in schools and systems. We follow our conversation with insights and thoughts around industry learning through community partners. We understand how vital community partners are in the work that we do, specifically helping educators amplify student work and voice. Our time wraps up with dialogue over the HIDOE Five Promises where we take a look at Hawai'i, Equity, School Design, Empowerment, and Innovation. Thanks for tuning is! Rate and review us and share this with your friends and family. Aloha!
In this episode, Ted Fujimoto, President of Landmark Consulting Group, entrepreneur, and expert in leadership development and organizational redesign, leads us to understand how to scale a school design with “fidelity.” The goal is always to achieve world-class performance. He explains the ways that system replication is not the same thing as “cloning.”Everything Ted does is built on the pillars of trust, respect, and responsibility, and whether you are launching a school, or redesigning an organization in the fields of entertainment, music, technology, or real estate, that’s not a bad way to start. Ted is the co-founder and co-chair of the Right to Succeed Foundation. They intend to transform at least 6,000 public schools into “American Dream Schools” within the next ten years using “replicable deeper learning whole-school designs.” The key - whether you are trying to replicate a system design, or maximize the performance of one student - is in the relationships that are built. Ted always starts by creating a “power team culture.” If you would like to see a power team culture in your school or to transform your organization into a “dream school,” this is the man to talk to. Or, in this case - to listen to.Quotes:09:10 “Students - in a heartbeat - can detect when something is authentic or not, and whether they are safe or not. How do you create an environment that… ensures that no matter what is happening at home for a teacher, their first interaction with a student is in the right mindset?”14:50 “Intrinisic motivation is what drives long-term, sustained performance and engagement by students and team members.” 19:30 “The common factor (in these school design success stories) is that you are unlocking the intrinsic motivation of a student who never had that, and was never able to tap that motivation in an environment that was safe to do so, and... that same environment is positive for the school team members, as well.” 22:11 “A program or a practice cannot exist in isolation. It could be the very best thing in the world, but what is most important is that you have the ecosystem around it to support it and sustain it, and not kill it.” Here are some resources mentioned in our discussion:New Tech High School - https://www.newtechhigh.org/Big Picture Learning - https://www.bigpicture.org/Prenda Schools - https://prendaschool.com/Acton Academy - http://www.actonacademy.org/Where to learn more about the guest:Ted Fujimoto at Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/tedfujimotoLandmark Consulting - consultlandmark.comRight to Succeed - righttosucceed.orgGo All Creative - https://www.goallcreative.com/Twitter - tedfujimotoTwitter - RightToSucceedTwitter - USADreamSchoolsTwitter - GoAllCreativeInstagram - tedfujimotoWhere to learn more about Enrollhand:Website: www.enrollhand.comOur webinar: https://webinar-replay.enrollhand.comOur free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolgrowth/
Today I have Ashwini Deshpande with us on Audiogyan. Co-founder and director of Elephant Design studio in Pune and Singapore. She is a 1989 graduate of NID, Ahmedabad. She is a designer, mentor, jury and active founding member of ADI. You can find more about her and her huge body of work and lots of interviews that are documented online. And today we are going to know more about her design philosophy. Topic New and Old school design with Ashwini Deshpande Questions Can you start by telling us, on what parameters your definition of design has been changing? A brief walkthrough of how you’ve been discovering design Can you tell us few milestones in the Indian Design landscape which disrupted things in the last 3 decades? You speak at various events and conferences, what has been your observations if you look at PDF versus say DesignUp? New media design versus classic traditional design. What are a few pros an cons of either side? Which domain according to you needs maximum design help? Few things about Elephant What were the early challenges for Elephant design in the 1990s? Can you tell a few key social impact projects which Elephant has done? Elephant turned 30. How does it feel? What is the future of Elephant Design?
On Learning Unboxed, we like to share case studies of the projects and programs that are revolutionizing education; great new ideas that have already been tested, the lessons that we've learned along the way, and where there are opportunities for other communities to do similar things as they think about education. That’s why, today, we are excited to introduce you to Energy4Learning, a program that transforms school buildings into learning tools by leveraging real energy data to engage students in problem-based learning. Joining the show to teach us about this new program is Ryan Prestel and Kat Deaner. Ryan is the co-founder and CEO of JadeTrack, a cloud-based analytics platform powering some of the world’s most robust energy and sustainability programs. They empower stakeholders – and, for this program, students – to create impact by making complex energy usage data simple. Kat is PAST’s very own Director of School Design and Online Learning, and she leads all the efforts associated with school transformation projects, including Energy4Learning. To learn more, visit: (http://pastfoundation.org/) Resources: Learn more about Energy4Learning Check out (https://www.jadetrack.com/) JadeTrack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jadetrack JadeTrack Twitter: https://twitter.com/jade_track Kat on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-deaner/ Download the Comprehensive Sustainability Tracking Handout Download the JadeTrack Product Sheet Learning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate Media Recorded by Eric French at (http://wosu.org/) in Columbus, Ohio
In this episode, David and Justice are joined by 24/7 Teach’s VP of School Design, Erica O., a veteran third-grade teacher and foster parent. Join us while we discuss the reality of being a third-grade teacher in one of the largest school districts in the U.S.
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Design Thinking is a popular idea and methodology winding its way across school today. With the idea that the future is more unpredictable now than in the past, Design Thinking helps us to be more future ready.However, according to David Lee an Elementary STEM & EdTech Specialist at Singapore American school, it is our mindset that really plays the largest role on how well we embrace Design Thinking and other opportunities in our lives.I talk with David about his early roots and the progression of his mindset during his formative years and how that led to his current work and writing of the book Design Thinking in the Classroom.BioDavid's goal as an educator is to empower every student to develop systems and habits of learning that render them future-ready, empowered citizens who have the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and learning abilities to succeed in their future professions, projects, personal lives, and civic duties.Connect Twitter: @davidleedtech davidleeedtech.org
In this episode, David and Justice are joined by 24/7 Teach’s Vice President of School Design, Higher Education, Dr. Kristy Taylor to discuss the Higher Education Bubble and how it affects learners.
In this episode, David and Justice are joined by 24/7 Teach’s Senior Vice President of School Design, David Arnstein. They are discussing grades and assessments and how they affect learners.
As part of our engagement process we asked students at Northwood Jr. High School what they would like to see in their new middle school (current 6th grade students will likely graduate from the new Northwood). 7th and 8th grade students, while not personally or directly benefiting from the new school were asked for legacy insights. What would they like to share from their middle school experiences. These are live, unscripted interview segments with Q & A with the superintendent, students, and the District architect. In NSSD112 we take student voice from invisible to invaluable!
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
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
More public elementary schools were built in the 1920s than in any other era. Their design reflected new ideas about child development and health.
Considering becoming an architect and going to architecture school? Be sure to listen to two pros that have gone through it first hand and what their experiences were. Shadow an architect, summer high school programs, the pain and trials, real world vs school, different programs and more! They answer a listener question architecture salary after becoming a licensed architect too! Please subscribe for more great home design tips! www.thedougandsteveshow.com
Randall Fielding, World Renowned & Award Winning School Design Architect & 8th EdTech Summit Keynote by MindShareLearning
Architectural design has the power to reinvent spaces, relationships and cultures. Check out this week’s episode which discusses how school design can promote a school’s vision of blended learning.
I was passionate committed and driven, but my priorities were mixed up. Then I got the wake-up call. Follow: @Dwight_Carter @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Dwight Carter is the Principal at New Albany High School, OH. He’s been an educator for 20 years and was a 2013 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. He coauthored What’s In Your Space? Five Steps to Better Classroom and School Design, with Mark White and Gary Sebach
I was passionate committed and driven, but my priorities were mixed up. Then I got the wake-up call. Follow: @Dwight_Carter @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Dwight Carter is the Principal at New Albany High School, OH. He’s been an educator for 20 years and was a 2013 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. He coauthored What’s In Your Space? Five Steps to Better Classroom and School Design, with Mark White and Gary Sebach.
Trying something new in your classroom or school is a lot easier if you have administrator support. Our guest is a school principal who shares with us how to present your ideas in ways that will be well-received by school leaders. Follow: @ShellTerrell @Dwight_Carter @bamradionetwork Dwight Carter is the Principal/Lead Learner at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna, OH. He’s been an educator for 20 years and was a 2013 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. He coauthored What’s In Your Space? Five Steps to Better Classroom and School Design, with Mark White and Gary Sebach.
In the 29th episode of the show, I have the privilege of speaking with George Philhower, Assistant Superintendent at Western Wayne Schools in Cambridge City, Indiana. In this district and at Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School they are developing a school-within-a-school model that allows students to move at their own pace and take their own path to success. George explained that he has leaned on the Innovations High School in Salt Lake City, Utah for support and that their Principal Kenneth Grover has been a great deal of help in this process. Mr. Grover will be presenting at the Richmond eLearning Conference this summer if you're interested in meeting him and learning more about this school model. Here is a very inspiring presentation about his personal philosophy and vision for Innovations High School: Mr. Grover's Presentation Here is George's Twitter and his e-mail is gphilhower@wwayne.k12.in.us. Next episode I will be talking with the inspiring Dave Burgess, author of Teach Like a Pirate. He will be the Keynote speaker at the Integrated eLearning Conference at East Noble High School on July 21 in Kendallville, Indiana. To see the other eLearning conferences all around Indiana this summer, click here.
Our June 19 (2pm EST) broadcast will feature a group of innovative leaders who have been at the forefront of designing and implementing new public and charter schools. The leadership task for these new enterprises is an awesome responsibility. Engaging communities and inspiring the instructional staff is only a small portion of what is necessary for success in these new schools. Our panel have been in such a position and will share their challenges, failures and successes so that we can gain understanding and appreciation for what is required in the development of a new school design. Our guests are: Ms. Sharon Stephens - principal of Madiba Prep in Brooklyn, NY and is finishing her first year as the leader of that school; Ms. Lagra Newman - founding principal of Purpose Academy in Nashville, TN and is preparing to launch her school in September; and Mr. David Hardy - founding principal of Achievement First Brooklyn who is now working for the NJ Department of Education. Join us for what will be a dynamic, informative conversation.
Slides and audio from a talk by Prue Chiles, Director of Architecture at the School of Architecture, The University of Sheffield given on 6th May 2009 at the University of Nottingham as part of the Lecture series 'Transforming our schools'. Prue's talk is entitled "Learning through Architecture - Engagement, design and construction as a learning tool. The talk looks at how schools and playgrounds can inspire children and staff about issues of environment, about healthy living, about interacti
Slides and audio from a talk by Glenn Strachan of the University of Gloucestershire, given on 11th May 2009 at the University of Nottingham as part of the Lecture series 'Transforming our schools'. Glenn's talk is entitled "Researching the relationship between sustainable design in education buildings and institutional change for sustainability".
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
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