Podcast appearances and mentions of ted dintersmith

With the 2024 Election around the corner, many Americans have been questioning Biden's decision to continue the race rather than dropping out and endorsing another candidate. Author, producer, and philanthropist Ted Dintersmith evaluates Biden's choices pertaining to the upcoming election and raises some ideas of his own, including a potential Open Blitz Primary. Michael also asks callers to join the conversation and share their thoughts. Original air date 10 July 2024.

Former chef, hotel manager and history teacher, Josh Reppun is the founder of Plexus Education, LLC, dba as Most Likely to Succeed in Hawai'i, a “movement” founded by extraordinary people dedicated to developing global public, private and charter school conversations around Ted Dintersmith's film, "Most Likely to Succeed" and his book, "What School Could Be." Josh is also the founder of Josh Reppun Productions. He is the host of the What School Could Be Podcast and the producer of two films: "Ka Helena Aʻo: The Learning Walk" and "The Innovation Playlist," both about creative, imaginative and innovative educators and education leaders. Josh's podcast, edited by the talented Evan Kurohara, with music by Michael Sloan, has now reached nearly 80,000 downloads in over 100 countries.Join us as we chat about how our podcasts came to be, some of our favorite moments and guests, and how we're working to take these important conversations even further!IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:The reasons for starting our different podcasts and what the experience was likeOur most memorable episodes, so far.How we take our podcasts beyond the interviews and out into the real worldWhat we hope for the future of our podcasting journeysRESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Connect with Josh of LinkedIn and XCheck out the What Schools Could be PodcastRead Josh's article “The Future Teachers of Hawai'i Club”Most Likely to Succeed in Hawai'i Facebook pageGet your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination MeetLearn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcastsWe'd love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content: forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6 Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. https://forms.gle/CZJXLQDdevPh22ZN7Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-acceleratorMORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.  We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL and MyFlexLearning. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you simplify and streamline technology, reliably meet Tier 1 standards, improve assessment performance, and more. Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.MyFlexLearning is the scheduling platform that helps middle and high schools meet the individual needs of all students. Create and manage time for flex blocks, WIN time, activity periods, RTI, counselor and teacher appointments and much more. And with a built-in accountability tool and reporting features, solve your challenges around getting kids where they need to be and understanding how flex time is spent. Make your flex time work for you. Visit myflexlearning.com/BE to learn more and receive $500 off the first year. 

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we bridge the gap between native analogs and native digitals in business by having a dialogue between the VC legend Ted Dintersmith and one of the new legends of her generation, Hannah Grady Williams. Ted Dintersmith is a VC legend on the East Coast. He's a former venture capitalist and a founding member of Charles River ventures, where he spent a significant portion of his career investing in and nurturing technology startups. Transitioning his focus toward education, he's become an influential advocate for innovative educational practices. Hannah Grady Williams is the legendary founder and CEO of d'Skills. She's recognized for her innovative approach to shaping education and her efforts to equip the next generation with the tools necessary for success in the modern digital landscape. And, oh yeah, she's only 25 years old. Hannah, Ted and Chris discuss the challenges of bridging generational gaps in education as native digital and native analogs. Along with the importance of introducing AI into education to empower students with real world projects. You'll be shocked at the transformative impact of the skills program on student's confidence, problem solving abilities, and career prospects. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go. Hannah Grady Williams on Education Reform and Preparing Students for the Workforce After a quick introduction between the two guests, the conversation starts with Hannah recounting a pivotal moment from her childhood when her dad involved her in a real estate deal at age 12, sparking her interest in applying academic skills to real-world situations. This experience led her to question the traditional education system's effectiveness in preparing students for modern careers, especially in the age of AI. She and Christopher discuss the shortcomings of current education models, emphasizing the importance of practical skills over rote memorization. Both share a vision of revolutionizing education by shifting focus from test scores to impact portfolios, where students showcase real-world projects demonstrating their skills. They aim to equip students with digital and AI skills through hands-on projects, enabling them to make tangible contributions to businesses. Ultimately, they envision a million students graduating high school with impact portfolios, ready for the demands of the modern workforce. Ted Dintersmith on the Disconnect between Traditional School Education and Skill Development Christopher and Ted discuss the stark difference between traditional education and teaching skills relevant to the modern workforce, particularly in the context of AI. They note the reluctance of many educational institutions to embrace AI tools, preferring to view them as potential cheating aids rather than productivity enhancers. Ted highlights the disconnect between traditional schooling and the demands of the job market, where college graduates often lack marketable skills and face uncertain career prospects. He emphasizes the need for parents to recognize the evolving nature of jobs and the importance of equipping students with adaptable skills. They see initiatives like Hannah's d'Skills as offering a path for students to create their own fulfilling careers, distinct from the outdated model of relying solely on degrees and conventional career paths. Education Priorities and Student Motivation Adding more on the topic of issues concerning traditional education, Ted also emphasizes that education's central issue isn't test scores or learning loss but rather the erosion of student motivation and purpose. He highlights the success of programs like d'Skills in engaging students, enabling them to pursue meaningful projects they find important. These initiatives contrast starkly with traditional sc...

In this episode, Dr. Corbin welcomes Ted Dintersmith, a visionary thinker and advocate for transformative education. Ted shares insights from his extensive journey across all 50 states to explore the current state of education and the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on learning. Ted highlights the critical need for a shift in education to focus on developing entrepreneurial mindsets and essential life skills rather than emphasizing standardized testing. He discusses the rapid advancements of AI, exemplified by GPT-3.5, and how it outperforms humans in various high-stakes exams. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of community colleges in leading the charge toward a future-ready education system. He envisions a world where individuals harness AI as a tool to enhance productivity and creativity, ultimately shaping a brighter future for all.Ready to move forward with NACCE? Learn more about the National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship.Follow NACCE on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Watch this episode on YouTube!

Ever wondered about the boundless potential of education? In our ongoing pursuit of reimagining education and reshaping traditional learning paradigms.... We've brought you captivating conversations with trailblazers like Ted Dintersmith, James Fellowes, and many more... But what if I told you that there's more? More to the story of bridging the gap for students and adults who face barriers to accessing traditional pathways. Today's exploration takes us deep into the heart of innovative education and career pathways. As we ponder the question of equity and opportunity, we'll continue that dialogue from a unique vantage point... with someone whose journey will leave you in awe – Nitzan Pelman, the visionary force behind ClimbHire. Hold onto your seats, because as you listen, you'll discover how ClimbHire opens doors to learning tracks that transcend traditional norms. Join us in this immersive episode, where Nitzan's journey unfolds in her own words. ----- The Transformative Power of Relationships "Once you get a label, then you live into that label and it's really hard to not live into it."--Nitzan Pelman In our conversation, Nitzan Pelman shares her personal experience of being labeled as a "special ed" child in her early education. This label led to low expectations from teachers and peers, and she found herself in a cycle of limited learning experiences. She describes the demoralizing environment of separate classrooms for labeled students, where they internalized the label and formed a self-deprecating identity. The result was a lack of motivation to excel academically, leading to a deep desire to distance herself from school. But her transformative journey highlights the impact of personal relationships on shaping one's capabilities and mindset. "I invested the time, and I invested the energy and I invested and pushed through those feelings of shame."--Nitzan Pelman She discusses how her relationship with her boyfriend, who had a deep love for learning, introduced her to a different way of thinking. Being surrounded by his intellectual circle challenged her to reevaluate her own potential. This experience led to a profound shift in her perception of herself and her capacity to learn. Rethinking Education for the Critical Thinking Economy While technology offers new opportunities for learning and collaboration... Nitzan emphasizes that critical thinking remains an essential skill in an increasingly automated and outsourced knowledge economy. She discusses the role of emerging technologies like ChatGPT in the education sector. "The art of writing is really the art of thinking, and if you can't think critically, then you're going to have a hard time doing anything that's valuable in society."--Nitzan Pelman Nitzan challenges the notion that technology can replace core skills like writing and critical analysis. Instead, she advocates for a reimagined education system that focuses on developing strong critical thinking skills to navigate the evolving complexities of the modern world. Building Social Capital for Economic Mobility Nitzan highlights the disparities in access to networks and relationships that often hinder individuals from low-income and non-traditional backgrounds. "No one wants to be that first black person on the staff... it has to be organic, and it has to be real, and it has to be...

TOPICS WE EXPLORE(giving tiny tidbit for inquiry in your behalf:)Who is Josh Reppun?His origin story from Hawaii to being a chef, hotel manager, then into education.What have been so of the impacts of MLTS as a springboard to create change in education over the years?What are the commonalities that Josh has been able to gather from all the perspectives and teaching in various locations?How do we think about the education system based on success stories from all over.What is next for Josh in his work in education?Overview Breakdown(help from Notably)Participant: - The primary participant in this conversation is Josh, an experienced educator and advocate for innovation in education. He works with Ted Dintersmith's organization, whatschoolcouldbe.org, and hosts the "What School Could Be" podcast.Challenges and Goals:- The main challenge discussed is the need for a shift in educational practices to better prepare students for the rapidly changing world.- The goal is to connect educators and foster collaboration across various fields, leading to innovative teaching practices that better serve students in today's world.Takeaways:- The impact of Ted Dintersmith's film "Most Likely To Succeed" on Josh's approach to education and advocacy for change.- The importance of building a community around education reform, as seen through the development of whatschoolcouldbe.org, and its associated online community.- The rapid spread of innovative ideas in education, fueled by increased communication and collaboration among educators worldwide.- The potential impact of podcasts and other digital resources on education.Emerging Patterns:- Increased focus on skill-building and content analysis from kindergarten onwards, rather than focusing solely on content during K-12 education.- Integration of technology and innovative approaches in education to improve student outcomes and empower them for future success.- The power of continuous conversations and support in helping people move from their point A to point B in their personal and professional lives (concept of "big magic"). - Using podcast episodes as a "spark" for professional learning experiences and fostering intentional connections between educators in various settings.YOUR CHALLENGEShare ideas you gathered from the conversation with us on the socials.What resonated with you?RESOURCES MENTIONED IN SHOWPodcast - https://wscbpodcast.com/https://whatschoolcouldbe.org/Twiiter - https://twitter.com/joshreppunMost Likely To Succeed - https://teddintersmith.com/mltsfilm/100. Ted Dintersmith, Relentless Crusader for What School Could Be https://blubrry.com/wscbh/93736556/100-ted-dintersmith-relentless-crusader-for-what-school-could-be6 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Save Time https://www.edutopia.org/article/6-ways-chatgpt-save-teachers-time/Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear https://amzn.to/3UvGP21103. Bike Repair, Great Coffee and Three Pioneers at Embark Education https://blubrry.com/wscbh/94993764/103-bike-repair-great-coffee-and-three-pioneers-at-embark-education JUST A FEW OF MY FAVORITE IDEAS FROM THE CONVERSATION!

Ted Dintersmith, filmmaker and writer, joins us to talk about his understanding of education through the lens of venture capitalism and how parents and educators can qualify the interests of learners.

Ted Dintersmith, filmmaker and writer, joins us to talk about his understanding of education through the lens of venture capitalism and how parents and educators can qualify the interests of learners.

The Hard Choice to Walk Away - Season 3, Episode 3Independence Middle School teacher Jill Wagner was making plans for the new school year when Gov. DeWine signed House Bill 99, gutting the training requirements for school staff to carry guns, and Wagner knew she'd had enough. She made the difficult decision to retire, ending a career she loved. She's certainly not alone. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.  Featured Education Matters guest: Jill Wagner, retired English teacher Jill Wagner, M.Ed. taught English for nearly 39 years in three public school districts in Ohio: Bedford City Schools, Brunswick City Schools, and Independence Local Schools. Her duties included full-time teaching and advising many co-curricular clubs throughout her successful career, and especially rewarding to her was initiating a competitive creative-writing team 8 years ago at Independence High School. Too, coaching numerous Power of the Pen teams and Scripps spelling bee participants has been equally successful throughout the years. Jill is a nationally-recognized educator, earning the Portraits of Awesome award from Ted Dintersmith and “What School Could Be” in 2021, and she earned the 2017 Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA) Regional Award for best middle-level practice. Jill served as the Northeast Ohio Education Association's chairwoman of the legislative committee and served on the Ohio Education Association's Legislative Committee, as well as being a local union representation in two public school districts for decades. On a personal note, Jill has been happily married for 38 years to her husband Kevin, a Shaker Heights City School physical education teacher. She has two daughters, Jenna, who is a high school guidance counselor in Kodiak, AK, and Alexa, a Ph.D. candidate at Case Western Reserve University. Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on August 17, 2022.

Today we'll talk to a few of Hawaii's notable education innovators. We'll get them to unpack Ted Dintersmith's vision for What Could School Be and explore what it takes to bring that to reality.

We all know that our children are the future, and we're all looking for ways to help them get there. That's why I'm so excited about this episode! https://www.hannahgwilliams.com/ted-dintersmith-ep1 (Part 1) of this series started with a discussion about the quality of education in America. If you haven't listened to it yet, check it out! Here, we delve deeper into how parents and the system mess with the creativity of young people. And what we can do about it. Ted On Helping Young Adults Realize They Could Create Their Own PathsWe often encourage children to buckle down, get good grades, and get into the right colleges. In Ted's words, "on the scale of: is college an amazing education experience were paying that tuition is much better than what you could otherwise do? Versus, is college a glorified four years, incredibly expensive version of summer camp? I'm in the category of summer camp."—https://teddintersmith.com/about-ted/ (Ted Dintersmith). It's difficult for young kids to see the obsession with getting college education degrees, even though many college graduates get dealt a bad hand in the job market despite their outstanding resumes. Ted on What Students Should Learn vs. What They Are Learninghttps://teddintersmith.com/about-ted/ (Ted )believes students should be allowed to voice their opinions on what they would love to learn because that is required in the real world. Nobody gives a notebook to an employee to read and answer multiple-choice questions like they're being taught in schools. Instead, these jobs look for people with practical reasoning and who have something valuable to offer. If College and Test Prep Are Not the Answer, Then What Is? https://teddintersmith.com/about-ted/ (Ted )emphasized that if native digitals can master native digital skills and team up with other native digitals that are gravitating towards traditional skills like woodwork, carpentry, etc., and are encouraged to recognize that they can create their career path, these will lead to happier and more purpose-filled lives. Ultimately, these paths could pay more than a college graduate AND be better equipped than a 4-year degree. We should start looking at things that transform lives. It's not surprising that the people who go on to do amazing things in their careers are the ones that have the money to dive into ambiguity at the age of twelve or thirteen and have gone ahead to be prosperous and financially stable adults. "We know what matters; we sit around and don't do anything about it… We keep erasing from them the skill set and mindset they need, pushing them to excel in irrelevant things, and nobody views this as a crisis. They should."—https://teddintersmith.com/about-ted/ (Ted Dintersmith).Let's give room for young adults to dive in and figure things out by creating their own life's journey without minding what the bureaucratic system says. About Ted: "I'm on a mission to help catalyze and accelerate progress in our schools. We need to equip our children with skillsets and mindsets essential in a world of innovation. I can't overstate how fast machine intelligence accelerates (and this short video makes the point). No school can be complacent. My travels have convinced me that our best path forward is to let our teachers do what they entered the profession — engage and inspire our kids — and draw on their insights into how best to transform our schools." ~ https://teddintersmith.com/about-ted/ (Ted Dintersmith). Ted has spent his adult life in the worlds of innovation and education. He's written books and produced films. His work to transform learning experiences is at https://whatschoolcouldbe.org (WhatSchoolCouldBe.org). Check out his full bio on https://www.hannahgwilliams.com/ted-dintersmith-ep1 (Part 1). Connect with Ted: LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-dintersmith-0211985a/ (Ted Dintersmith) Official website: https://teddintersmith.com (Ted Dintersmith) Twitter:...

It may seem, at face value, like a straightforward question: What is the purpose of school? But this seemingly simple question has created immense division between educators, parents, politicians, and students across the USA. Today, to help clarify this question, I've invited https://teddintersmith.com/about-ted/ (Ted Dintersmith), who The Washington Post calls the “Bill Gates” of education, and the top performing Venture Capitalist of 1995-1996 to pick his brain on the topic. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on the Future of School in America. Ted On the General Purpose of The School:According to https://teddintersmith.com/about-ted/ (Ted), school should be for preparing kids for career citizenship and, importantly, purposeful lives. But the reality in America is that schools prepare children for standardized tests, college applications, and more school. "The difference between these two is grander than the Grand Canyon," he said. Ted On What Makes These Two Purposes So DifferentHe spoke at length about how those standardized tests and diagnostic measures could benefit kids in the early grades. But it goes wrong when we amp up the intensity of these tests as the kids get older when we should be getting rid of them. Because these tests only reward students for short-term memorization capabilities and penalize kids for thinking creatively and trying out different answers. We're pushing kids to excel on things that aren't even relevant anymore, like fact-based recall capabilities, when we have machine intelligence for that. We need creative, entrepreneurial, and outside-the-box thinking kids that can leverage available resources, but sadly, those are considered a recipe for troublesome students in our society today. These days, society and the education system measure a child's intelligence by how much they can memorize. "The thing I beg college boards to do, which they are very reluctant to do, and the thing I beg schools to do which they don't have any interest in doing, is to evaluate students one to three months after they've taken an exam and see how much they retained. When it's done anecdotally, the results are incredibly revealing. The students that aced these tests don't remember most of it two months after the tests," https://teddintersmith.com/about-ted/ (Ted Dintersmith).https://teddintersmith.com/about-ted/ (Ted), a Native Analog, on what he thinks is the difference between the modern-day school system and that of his time. According to https://teddintersmith.com/about-ted/ (Ted), there are quite a few similarities between his school experience (of decades ago) and today. Unfortunately, there's WAY too much that's the same. There is very little innovation. "Are these kids better prepared? I think they're worse prepared. Are they enjoying it? No. Are we robbing them of their childhood? Yes." ~ https://teddintersmith.com/about-ted/ (Ted Dintersmith). All this is because state legislators couldn't create better standards for learning. As human beings, we have so many innovative ideas within us. We must tap into them and not let the bureaucratic system dictate. This episode was all about the problems we see in the education system. Tune in for Part 2 where we discuss possibilities for the future and solutions. About https://teddintersmith.com/about-ted/ (Ted Dintersmith): Check out Ted's Book: https://teddintersmith.com/what-school-could-be/ (What School Could Be) Let's hear about Ted, from Ted: I have an unusual vantage point on the future of our children and our nation. I spent my career in the world of innovation, and my track record there suggests I might know a bit about it. And over the past decade, I've immersed myself in the world of education. I don't claim to have the expertise our classroom teachers have, and I respect their insights — celebrate them, actually. But I have insights into the world our children will live in as adults, and the ways this future ought to...

In this episode, Garrett sits down with venture capitalist, author, and filmmaker Ted Dintersmith to talk about the need for evolving performance assessments in schools. Ted also gets into student motivation in learning environments and the effect of access to technology on the curriculum that we teach.

Ted Dintersmith is at the forefront of education change. He's a filmmaker, author, and community activist. He's been political appointee, and is actively working toward making the education sector more dynamic and responsive to the needs of society. In this conversation, we highlight Ted's work and amplify his voice showcasing some of what he believes need to come next in school. Plugs include It's Time to Rethink Our Approach to Preschool, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi, and Have You Heard Podcast with Jack Schneider and Jennifer Berkshire. Music by Ketsa.

In the final episode of Season 1, Ted Dintersmith, a venture capitalist and thought leader in innovation and education, joins our regular contributors, Dr. Barnett Berry and Merrit Jones. Ted shares bright spots from what he learned in his visits to schools in all 50 states, and lays out ideas to engage business leaders in shaping the future of education in South Carolina. For more on this episode and our work, visit elevatED4SC.com. Find us on Twitter and Facebook @ElevatED4SC. --- Producer: Reba Campbell Assistant producer: Sophie Bello Studio manager and editor: Britt Hogg Broadcast consultant: Randy Covington Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod. View license here.

We are currently at the start of a radical change in education of all levels. On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, Ted Dintersmith explains what the future of school will be like as the new category of humans begin to shape it anew. Ted Dintersmith had a career in venture capitalism, but has now dedicated himself in the field of education and improving it. He is the author of a bestselling book, What School Could Be. It is quite an interesting read, and I would recommend you picking it up to learn more about the current state of education. On this dialogue, we discuss how school can be reimagined, redesigned, and recreated to become legendary. We also discuss what parents, students, and education leaders can do now to develop young people to thrive in the new world. Also, to hear about my thoughts and position on Spotify and the recent Joe Rogan scandal, please listen to the intro of this episode.   The Current School Systems are Outdated The dialogue starts as Ted points out how relevant the difference is between Native Digitals and Native Analogs are. If you are not aware what a Native Digital is, check out one of our previous episodes (FYD 250) that talks extensively on the matter. It is important to recognize the difference, because then you'll realize that the current school systems are still being run by Native Analogs that prepare students for a world that's Native Analog. With the rapid growth of technology and the birth of Native Digitals and services that cater to them and them alone, a Native Analog school system will and is slowly becoming obsolete.   The First Step is Recognizing the Problem The other issue according to Ted, is that when you talk to Native Analogs, they don't think there's a profound difference on the matter. Whereas Native Digitals can easily spot the difference. “You realize that, when you live in a digital world, you have control over what you do. You're able to go deep on what you're interested in, the content is either really compelling, or you just switch to something else. Plop that same kid over into school, and oftentimes, it's programmed, scripted, boring content that the student has no interest in or voice in, that the teacher really is not that interested in either. But some state legislator, some College Board, or some curriculum writer says, “This is what you got to learn.” And the kids just check out, because I think kids find school boring. They don't feel they have any real sense of purpose in it. And they know there's an alternative universe that's much more compelling.” – Ted Dintersmith   Ted Dintersmith on What School Could Be The conversation steers to the topic on what the future of school should look like. Ted was then asked this question: “Besides the baseline subjects such as history, math, science, etc., should the student have the agency to say, “I really want to focus on this or that”?” Ted shares that he has seen schools that have employed these types of learning system. What he saw was that students were very engaged, and they were easily retaining what they were learning. Also, both student and educator were really excited to be in the classroom every day. Unfortunately, these school systems were quite rare across classrooms in America. One issue was the disconnect between what students find enjoyable and engaging, to what the current system thinks the student needs to have a good career when they finish their education. Add to that the rift that growing between Native Analog frameworks and curriculum, and the gap grows bigger.   To hear more from Ted Dintersmith and how we can bring the current school systems to a new era, download and listen to this episode.   Bio About Ted   Links Connect with Ted Dintersmith today! Website | What School Could Be | LinkedIn   Other Related Links: Category Pirates: The Digital Education Crisis NPR: More than 1 Million fewer students are in college CNBC: More Colleges face bankruptcy but top schoo...

Following Governor Stitt's divisive State of the State that promoted voucher schemes, and House Speaker McCall's statement that the House will not hear the SB1467 voucher bill, legislative expert Ivy Riggs returns to break down what it all means for educators. Ted Dintersmith is one of America's leaders in innovation, entrepreneurship, and education. He's written books such as What School Could Be and produced films like Most Likely to Succeed aimed at empowering educators already doing incredible work, inspiring innovation, and improving the student experience. Mr. Dintersmith joins the podcast ahead of his upcoming appearance as the keynote speaker at this year's OEA Organizing Conference Feb. 25-26.

It's hard to rank all the things I love about Russell Motter – history teacher, lover of great music, epic thespian, good cook, creative innovator, Atlanta Braves and Falcons fan, among others – but the fact he mixes a mean Sazerac, my favorite cocktail, sits at the top of the list. Russell and I taught together in the history department at ‘Iolani School from 2010 to 2014. When I say taught together, I mean it literally. We team-taught US History, merging our two classes into one very cool section that at times traveled to the outer edges of innovation in education and what history could be. (To see a very cool video about our work, click here.) But I get ahead of myself. Russell has a BA and a masters in history from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He has been teaching in the history department at ‘Iolani School for 26 years, and was its department head from 2005 – 2013. Russell and I co-founded and co-directed the Education Innovation Lab at ‘Iolani School during the 2013/2014 school year. He has been a curriculum consultant for Punahou School's PUEO program; he coordinated ‘Iolani's capstone program for two years. Currently he is the course leader for ‘Iolani's APUS history program. Russell has also taught at the college level here in Honolulu. If you ever have a chance to read Russell's resume you will see that he has a miscellaneous projects section a mile long. Highlights include working on a team that brought technology to ‘Iolani's campus in the form of a K12 iPad 1:1 program, the second school in Hawaii to do so. I also served on that team with Russell. It was a blast. More than anything, in my humble opinion, Russell's work bringing incredible guest speakers to ‘Iolani School is a highlight. Speakers include Barbara Field, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, John Hope Franklin (a personal hero of mine), Wynton Marsalis and Isabel Wilkerson, Pulitzer Prize Winning author of the incredible book, The Warmth of Other Suns. Oh, I almost forgot, Russell, originally from the Great State of Georgia, acts in local theater productions here in Honolulu, is a master mixologist and, in an earlier life, was a hotel bellman. To say he has lived a rich and intentional life is an understatement. My editor, creative consultant and sound engineer is the wondrously creative, Evan Kurohara (SØZEN), a self-taught audio engineer and producer born and raised in Hilo, Hawaiʻi.  He is currently working in Honolulu and aspiring to reach new heights by dedicating himself to exceptional quality work through creative and analytical meticulousness (his words!).  Our original theme music is provided by my friend of 40 years, virtuoso pianist, Michael Sloan. Michael has produced 12 albums with over 100 songs and is featured in Apple Music, Spotify, and all the other major music platforms. You can also find his work at his YouTube channel. He has listeners in over 100 countries and over 2000 cities, to date. Songs featured in this episode include, “A New Day,” “Oasis,” “Mysterious Dancer” and “Fuchsia.” There are two other clips of songs downloaded from a open source site: “Pass the Plate” and “On the Rocks.” Please support this podcast by providing a rating and review at your fav podcast app! The What School Could Be in Hawaiʻi podcast is funded by Ted Dintersmith and WhatSchoolCouldBe.org. Please stay safe, keep wearing your masks in crowded public spaces, and please get vaccinated. Until next time, mahalo, a hui hou!, and please be in good health.  Theme music provided by Michael Sloan Editing and creative consulting by Evan Kurohara The post 72. Russell Motter: Renaissance Man, Raconteur, Teacher and Mixologist Extraordinaire appeared first on @MLTSinHawaii .

One of the things that most lights us up here at Soul Path Parenting is talking about what's possible. In our Reimagining Education Series we've been focusing on what's possible in education, and this episode's guest wrote an entire book about exactly that called, What School Could Be. Ted Dintersmith spent his career in innovation before becoming a change agent in education, focusing on reimagining school to keep pace with the tsunami of innovation that is reshaping society. This begs the question, what does school really need to do for our children? What is the purpose of school? And how should we educate our children in a world where computers and machines are replacing humans, not just in tasks that are simple and repetitive, but in increasingly complex jobs? Tune in as Ted helps us answer these questions and points us back to our most valuable strength, that which makes us most human.In this episode we explore:Schools current purpose and what it could be when we envision the future.The increasing role of machines and technology in the labor force and our lives, and what that means for our children's learning and future jobs.What type of learning and information really resonates with kids and is more likely to stay with them throughout their lives.The importance of letting our children follow their interests and passions.Why college might not be for everyone and the problem with college admission standards.Why we should foster and value human creativity.Links so you can explore more:For more on Ted and his groundbreaking work visit www.WhatSchoolCouldBe.org and www.teddintersmith.com or follow him on Twitter @dintersmith.For more episodes like this, check out our Reimagining Education Series at www.soulpathparenting.com/reimagining-education-series.

The schooling of American children is marred by our notions that hard and long hours of classroom learning is a defining feature of K-12 school success even though such environments lack a playful approach to learning or room for imaginative interactions with the world. In their book Out of My Skull, Neuroscientists James Danckert & John D. Eastwood write, “When we have a sense of meaning and purpose in life, options for engagement with the world are evident and compelling.” So if we know this about schooling, learning, and engagement then why is it so hard for us to pivot?  On this episode, globally recognized voice in education, Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute, and author of many books including a memoir, Learning By Heart: An Unconventional Education, Tony Wagner, Ph.D. discusses how his own childhood learning experiences that were neither pleasant nor rewarding failed to channel his natural curiosity and what it took for him to find his way back to flourishing as a life-long learner.About Tony WagnerA globally recognized voice in education, Tony Wagner currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute, founded by Linda Darling-Hammond in 2015. Prior to this appointment, Tony held a variety of positions at Harvard University for more than twenty years, including four years as an Expert in Residence at the Harvard Innovation Lab and the founder and co-director, for more than a decade, of the Change Leadership Group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. His previous work experience includes twelve years as a high school teacher, K-8 principal, university professor in teacher education, and founding executive director of Educators for Social Responsibility.Tony is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences and a widely published author. His work includes numerous articles and seven books, including three best-sellers: Most Likely To Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for The Innovation Era, co-authored by Ted Dintersmith, was published by Scribner in 2015. Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change The World, was published in 2012 to rave reviews and has been translated into 19 languages. His 2008 book, The Global Achievement Gap continues to be an international best seller, with more than 150,000 copies in print. Tony's memoir, Learning By Heart: An Unconventional Education, was published by Penguin/Random House in 2020.Tony served as the Strategic Education Advisor for a major new education documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed,” which had its world premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and has since been shown in more than 11,000 communities around the world. He also collaborated with noted filmmaker Robert Compton to create a 60 minute documentary, “The Finland Phenomenon: Inside The World's Most Surprising School System.”About Host, Sucheta KamathSucheta Kamath, is an award-winning speech-language pathologist, a TEDx speaker, a celebrated community leader, and the founder and CEO of ExQ®. As an EdTech entrepreneur, Sucheta has designed ExQ's personalized digital learning curriculum/tool that empowers middle and high school students to develop self-awareness and strategic thinking skills through the mastery of Executive Function and social-emotional competence.Support the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

Ted Dintersmith, bestselling education author, executive film producer, and former UN representative for the US joins us to discuss his high profile history in education and how it led to his “What School Could Be” community-powered professional development platform for educators and the positive changes the initiative is bringing about in schools today.

Celebrity philanthropists like Jalen Rose and Ted Dintersmith donate their time, expertise, and money to education initiatives for a variety of reasons. Some do it give back to their communities while others have a vision for the future and a plan to get there. While we may not have the resources or followings of famous personalities, are there lessons we can learn from them to improve our educational system? Can we leverage our own experiences and talents to transform our classrooms into centers of creativity and innovation? In this episode, Kevin turns to Jalen, ESPN analyst and former NBA player, to learn why he founded a public charter school in Detroit and how it prepares students for college and a successful life, and Ted, author of What Schools Could Be, to explore how teachers across the country are innovating in their classrooms. 

In this episode of EntreEd Talk,  Josh Reppun, the founder of MLTS in Hawaiʻi, that focuses on conversations/actions around Ted Dintersmithʻs film, "Most Likely to Succeed" and book, "What School Could Be." returns to share about his current works and his thoughts on the current opportunity to rethink education.  Support the show (http://www.entre-ed.org/envest/donate-now/)

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this seventh episode of Series Six of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Ted Dintersmith, Educational Change Agent. Ted is a published author, a heralded filmmaker, and together with Sir Ken Robinson, he formed an education non-profit that developed into the remarkable online WhatSchoolCouldBe community for innovative educators, along with the powerful Innovation Playlist change model. In this episode, he discusses and unpacks what schools could be and why they should be that way. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Oliver Cummins for Orbital Productions, supported by a School for tomorrow (aSchoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE by CIRCLE – The Centre for Innovation, Research, Creativity and Leadership in Education (www.circle.education). The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Play, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Philip SA Cummins and Adriano Di Prato via LinkedIn. Adriano loves his insta and tweets a lot; Phil posts videos to YouTube.

In this episode, we kick off our Summer Leadership Series with Dr. Justin Bathon, Director of Innovative School Models at the University of Kentucky, who talks about how the UK Next Generation Leadership Academy has evolved to help school districts throughout Kentucky take a bold step toward innovative practice and deeper learning strategies. Bathon also shares insights from his new book, Leadership for Deeper Learning: Facilitating School Innovation and Transformation, and why leaders of Deeper Learning Schools displayed high levels of courage and risk taking to create a direct and intentional visioning process to transform schools. Finally, Bathon announces an exciting new partnership between UK Next Gen and noted author and filmmaker Ted Dintersmith, that includes a What School Could Be Leadership Academy for the 2021-22 school year. Twitter: @JustinBathon. Website: lead.school. Meet Dr. Justin Bathon Dr. Justin Bathon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership Studies at the University of Kentucky and serves as the Director of Innovative School Models for the College of Education. He is a co-Director of the Next Generation Leadership Academy at the College and a co-director of the UCEA Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education (CASTLE). Justin works directly with schools and school leaders to reform the systems that support the learner experience in school. Justin's research focuses on the underlying code of education and the changes necessitated by the digital, global age. This work looks at the intersections of education, law, and technology and translates research into specific actions for local learning communities. Justin has legal and educational experience at the local, state, national, and international levels including as a high school teacher in southern Illinois. He holds a J.D. from Southern Illinois University and a Ph.D. in Education Policy from Indiana University. He is co-author of Leadership for Deeper Learning: Facilitating School Innovation and Transformation that will be available in July, 2021. About Dr. Greg Goins As the Founder/Host of the Reimagine Schools Podcast, Dr. Greg Goins has emerged as one of the nation's leading voices on visionary leadership and the path to transforming our schools. He currently serves as the Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Georgetown College (KY) and previously spent 15 years as a school district superintendent in Illinois. Dr. Goins is a passionate keynote speaker and is available to speak at your next education conference or school PD day. To book Dr. Goins, please send inquiries to drgreggoins@gmail.com. Twitter: @DrGregGoins. Support The Reimagine Schools Podcast You can now help keep the conversation going by supporting the Reimagine Schools Podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. Thanks for your support! https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/supportIn this episode, --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/support

What drives your learning?   We dive into this question and much more in a conversation that is framed around Tony's newest book, Learning By Heart.  Tony shares significant stories that demonstrate the power of teachers in the learning process as well as the need to have learning tailored to curiosity and passions. Tony doesn't stop there.  He shares a pivotal moment that saved his educational journey as well as lessons learned from a personalized axemanship course.  Post a review. Subscribe. Tony Wagner is a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute. Prior to that, he held a variety of positions at Harvard for more than twenty years including four years as an Expert in Residence at the Harvard Innovation Lab.  Tony has written 7 books including 3 best sellers. On top of that Tony served as the Strategic Education Advisor for the education documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed."  Music: Believin Stephen Shout outs:  Ted Dintersmith, Mastery Transcript Consortium,  Better World Ed & Abhi Nangia Links:  Better World Ed, What School Could Be, Learning By Heart, Mowglis Summer Camp, Mastery Transcript, High Tech High, Grit Podcast ad:  RethinkingEDU Sponsors: Podpage.  Go to podpage.com.  Use code "divingdeep" to get first month free or half off a premium subscription.  

This morning, mainland time, Stephanie Malia Krauss became a first time author. Her book is titled Making It: What Today’s Kids Need for Tomorrow’s World. Ted Dintersmith, author of What School Could Be said the following about Stephanie Malia’s book: In her new book ‘Making It,’ Stephanie Malia Krauss delivers a wake-up call about the need … Continue reading "S2:QKB2 “Making It” Author, Stephanie Malia Krauss: Part 1" The post S2:QKB2 “Making It” Author, Stephanie Malia Krauss: Part 1 appeared first on @MLTSinHawaii .

Learn more about Ted and the work he is doing at: https://whatschoolcouldbe.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-schmittou/support

Innovation in the Classroom Classroom innovation stems from teachers and students working together to pursue subjects that excite students to learn. Examples include allowing students to design robots and make documentaries about local landmarks. In the age of Zoom learning, keeping students engaged by letting them solve community problems or pursue independent learning goals will achieve much more than endless worksheets and standardized test prep. Standards V. Standardized Tests Implementing and upholding academic standards are not the same as demanding high scores on standardized tests. Engaging and exciting students about a topic should be the focus, like teaching students to think critically like scientists. Information retention rates are abysmal when the emphasis is to just regurgitate scientific facts for a test. Other basic standards should include knowing how democracy works, reading, writing, and thinking critically. High School Education A high school education should prepare all Americans for a life of civic and economic success. Our current education system fails to deliver this promise, which has resulted in many of our current social problems. Maintaining a functioning and thriving democracy requires high-quality education that equips students with pragmatic life and civic engagement skills. Find out more: Ted Dintersmith is one of America's leaders in innovation, entrepreneurship, and education. Ted has become one of America's leading advocates for education policies that foster creativity, innovation, motivation, and purpose. He knows what skills are valuable in a world of innovation, and how we can transform our schools to prepare kids for their futures. His contributions span film, books, philanthropy, and the hard work of going all across America. He's funded and executive produced acclaimed education documentaries, including Most Likely To Succeed, (Sundance, AFI, and Tribeca). With co-author Tony Wagner, he wrote Most Likely To Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era. During the 2015/16 school year, he went to all fifty U.S. states, meeting with governors, legislators, educators, parents, and students, and encouraging communities to work collectively to re-imagine school and its purpose. The culmination of that effort was his recent book What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers Across America.  Ted's professional experience includes two decades in venture capital, including being ranked by Business 2.0 as the top-performing U.S. venture capitalist for 1995-1999. He chaired the Public Policy Committee of the Board of the National Venture Capital Association. In the public sector, he was a staff analyst in 1976-78 for the U.S. House of Representatives, and was appointed in 2012 by President Obama to represent the U.S. at the United Nations General Assembly. Ted earned a Ph.D. in Engineering from Stanford University and a B.A. from the College of William and Mary, with High Honors in Physics and English. Learn more about his work from his website or by following him on Twitter @dintersmith. We've started a referral program! Refer us to your friends to get a free button or Moleskine notebook. Please use this link to get your personal referral code: https://refer.glow.fm/future-hindsight, which you can then forward to your friends.

Film producer, author, and public speaker Ted Dintersmith talks with Dennis Young about what school could be and how to achieve that.

Take a sneak peek at Dennis's interview with EDspaces 2020 keynote speaker, Ted Dintersmith.

#4 "Most likely to succeed: Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era" by Tony Wagner & Ted Dintersmith, 2016 /Амжилтанд хүрэх замнал/ Энэхүү номоор 21-р зуунд шаардлагатай чадвар болох бүтээлч байдал, харилцаа, шүүмжит сэтгэлгээ, хамтран ажиллах (Creativity, Communication, Critical thinking, Collaboration) чадваруудыг эзэмшүүлэх зайлшгүй шаардлага тулгараад байгааг, мөн яаж хэрэгжүүлэх зөвлөмжийг зарим хэрэгжүүлж эхэлсэн сургуулийн туршлага дээр үндэслэн номоор хүргэх болно.

In schools, as in life, the commodity in shortest supply is time. How we spend our time is how we enact our values (SEEQS.org). Buffy Cushman-Patz and I have known each other for a long time. Mere words cannot capture the enormous respect I have for her and the work she has done in our community. And, it was my high privilege to be on the team she assembled to write SEEQS charter. So what is SEEQS? It's the School for Examining the Essential Questions of Sustainability, a secondary public charter school in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi founded in 2013. It currently serves approximately 180 students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades (though its charter calls for the eventual creation of a high school). SEEQS offers a community-focused, interdisciplinary  project-based, tuition-free secondary school experience for Oahu families. This episode is different than any that come before. I decided to use Buffy's resume and record of accomplishments to build questions that would help the two of us examine the genome, the DNA of her school. The result is not a deep dive into the weeds, but a marvelous hot air balloon trip to 30,000 feet above our object, with strands of SEEQS DNA floating around us like lovely clouds. More on Buffy: In 2010-2011 Buffy was honored with an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship. She served her fellowship year at the National Science Foundation's Office of Legislative and Public Affairs. Buffy completed her Masters in School Leadership at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in May 2012. She has been a strong and clear voice for education redesign in Hawaii. She is a member of the Hawai'i Innovative Leadership Network and a mentor to other public, private and charter school leaders in this state. Ted Dintersmith once said, on live TV, that he could have filmed his acclaimed documentary, Most Likely to Succeed at SEEQS, which is the ultimate compliment. – As always in this 2nd season, our theme music and post production editing was provided by Daniel Gilad at DG Sound Creations. To learn more about Daniel, or to hire him for your next music gig, check out his Facebook page. I hope you enjoy this conversation! If you do, please give us a rating and review in your podcast store. The post 46. The Genome of SEEQS, with Buffy Cushman-Patz appeared first on @MLTSinHawaii .

Dan Gaudiano is the Academy Science Department Head at Punahou School. He has a BA in geology from Colgate University. At the University of South Carolina Columbia he earned an MS in geology, and then a  Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). Dan has written in scientific journals, authored scientific papers, been a coastal geologist and a scientific researcher. He was the lead coordinator for a water conservation project in Hawai'i and has been a curriculum resource teacher with an emphasis on technology integration. (Catch this article in the Punahou Bulletin to know more about ways Dan thinks “beyond the classroom.”) A number of my colleagues have mentioned Dan's seminal presentation on student stress at the 2019 Schools of the Future Conference. Most of all, what you get from reviewing Dan's body of work so far is that he cares deeply about kids and learning. There is no doubt that he has a growth mindset and is continually developing his teaching practice. In this interview Dan and I talked about inch deep and a mile wide, vs. posthole learning. We talked about student travel and his own trip to Samoa as part of the Malama Honua voyages. We went deep into capstone projects, design thinking, competency-based learning and what it takes to build communities of practice. It was a marvelous conversation. If you like it, please give us a rating and review at your podcast store! As always, this episode was edited by Daniel Gilad at DG Sound Creations. Find out more about Daniel at his Facebook page. This series is funded by Ted Dintersmith, the author of the bestselling book, What School Could Be.   The post 45. Coastal Erosion and Other Subjects, With Dan Gaudiano appeared first on @MLTSinHawaii .

“All Good Things Are Wild and Free” (Henry David Thoreau). As it turns out this episode is four years in the making. At the very start of my work with Ted Dintersmith and his film, Most Likely to Succeed, Christina Hoe, a humanities teacher at Le Jardin Academy, reached out to me via an intermediary … Continue reading "S2:E3 All Good Things are Wild and Free, with Christina Hoe" The post S2:E3 All Good Things are Wild and Free, with Christina Hoe appeared first on @MLTSinHawaii .

Matthew Lynch and I recorded this interview back on March 24th, just as the Covid-19 “shelter-in-place” lockdown began in Hawaiʻi. What we planned to do in person suddenly had to be done via Zoom. The resulting audio is pretty sketch, but wow, Matthew and I covered some serious ground over a 90-minute conversation. Matthew is the Director of Sustainability Initiatives for all 10 campus of the University of Hawaiʻi system. Four years ago we met at a special Ted Dintersmith-hosted gathering at PBS Hawaiʻi. At the time I recall Matthew telling me, to my utter astonishment, that the UH systems had no sustainability degree. In Hawaiʻi? What? Matthew's job at the time partially included helping students cobble together classes that might result in the perception of sustainability expertise. Since then, wow!, Matthew has come along way and accomplished so much. To know the details of his journey you will need to listen to the episode! Over 90 minutes Matthew and I covered a range of topics, including ways Covid-19 will profoundly change living, and learning at every level. Matthew also serves as the President of the Board of Directors at Kahumana Organic Farm, and as Sustainability Measures Co-Chair on the Board of Directors for Hawaii Green Growth, which is a public-private partnership. The Office of Sustainability at the University of Hawaiʻi functions as a backbone organization, working across UH campuses to complement, support and enhance the incredible sustainability work that has been emerging over the past decade. Matthew's office provides coordination capacity for campuses to share information and resources with each other and accelerate action to strengthen the environmental, social, cultural and economic health of our islands' communities. To learn more about Matthew's work, click on the University's website. Post production for the What School Could Be in Hawaiʻi podcast is provided by Daniel Gilad at DG Sound Creations. Daniel is also the musical director for our episodes. His original music creations are sprinkled throughout the episode timeline. To learn more about Daniel's work, or to hire him for your next music gig, email him at DGcreations808@Gmail.com, or visit his Facebook page.   The post 42. Matthew Lynch, Building Sustainability Initiatives appeared first on @MLTSinHawaii .

"Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education." Franklin D. Roosevelt Though Ted Dintersmith made his fortune in venture capitalism, he's made his greatest impact on education. His books Most Likely to Succeed and What School Could Be and his film Most Likely to Succeed are gaining momentum and challenging policymakers, educators, and community members to reimagine the role of the school as it prepares our children for the future. On July 9th, Ted gave his keynote at the National Network of State Teachers of the Year's Teacher Leadership Conference titled, “Education's Indispensable Role As the Foundation of Our Democracy” where Ted challenged educators to consider their role as the defenders of democracy in an environment where democracy is under fire. This the first episode of a five-part series. You will hear from the speakers themselves who will help us dive deeper into their message. Throughout this series, I will be joined by the 2018 Virginia State Teacher of the Year, Michelle Cottrell-Williams. Michelle is going to help me unpack the takeaways of these educational leaders who's message will challenge us to go beyond the curriculum. Follow: Twitter Website Resources: Book: What School Could Be Book: Most Likely to Succeed Film: Most Likely to Succeed The Innovation Playlist Purchase copies of the presentations using the code “beyondpod” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyondthecurriculum/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthecurriculum/support

Today, we have a legendary conversation about schools and education. This is a topic that is not getting enough attention right now. With us today is Ted Dintersmith, the author of a great book called What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration From Teachers Across America.  We talk about how we can make school work, especially today that we have a new reality. Ted has some powerful insights and some great ideas about that. We even get into how to make the weirdest school year in modern history as an opportunity to reimagine school and reimagine learning. What School Could Be Ted was with us back in 2019, at Episode 117, shortly after his book came out and he’s back as Chris digs into one of two important issues that we face today during Covid19, education. The other topic he will dive deep into is entrepreneurship. (Watch out for the next episode with the University of California. Santa Cruz, Professor Rob Fairley) He's been talking to a lot of the top educators in the country. Further, he gives us insights as we are standing on the edge of the new school year. If you care about our future, if you care about kids, if you care about education, I think you're going to love this conversation with Ted. Non-traditional Methods of Learning Ted shares with Christopher how he checked back with parents, teachers, school administrators, and students when Covid19 started. One outstanding finding he got was that those who were practicing non-traditional methods of learning were optimistic during this time.  “The kids they work with were really good — pre-COVID — on identifying what they wanted to learn, turning that into an initiative. They wanted to manage their own time and draw out appropriate resources, other adults' online stuff, and then sticking with it until they proved something they cared about. In my book, with no sense of a looming pandemic. I said this is a really important skill for adults.” - Ted Dintersmith Anxiety and Stress  This time has caused much anxiety and stress for teachers and school administrators. There is no right formula and it involves a lot of variables in deciding how to operate schools come September. Chris and Ted also discussed how "inconvenient" this set-up is for those who can privileged, but how devastating this set-up could be for a single-parent, juggling multiple jobs. “Even if you had a great plan to reopen, it requires money. Now, you just start marching through everything that has to be done safely for you to say, here's our plan to reopen. Here's an effective transportation plan. Here's an effective disinfected plan. Here's how we're going to staff classrooms, here’s what would happen to our students. Here's how we're going to add nurses on call. You look at everything that's required and then you say, ‘oh, by the way, do it with even fewer budget dollars because state local budgets have been hammered.” - Ted Dintersmith To know more about Ted and how school could be during Covid19, download and listen to this episode. Bio: About Ted Links: Ted Dintersmith Twitter: @dintersmith We hope you enjoyed this episode of Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on iTunes! Get amazing, different stories on business, marketing, and life. Subscribe to our newsletter The Difference.

Today, we have a legendary conversation about schools and education. This is a topic that is not getting enough attention right now. With us today is Ted Dintersmith, the author of a great book called What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration From Teachers Across America.  We talk about how we can make school work, especially today that we have a new reality. Ted has some powerful insights and some great ideas about that. We even get into how to make the weirdest school year in modern history as an opportunity to reimagine school and reimagine learning. What School Could Be Ted was with us back in 2019, at Episode 117, shortly after his book came out and he’s back as Chris digs into one of two important issues that we face today during Covid19, education. The other topic he will dive deep into is entrepreneurship. (Watch out for the next episode with the University of California. Santa Cruz, Professor Rob Fairley) He's been talking to a lot of the top educators in the country. Further, he gives us insights as we are standing on the edge of the new school year. If you care about our future, if you care about kids, if you care about education, I think you're going to love this conversation with Ted. Non-traditional Methods of Learning Ted shares with Christopher how he checked back with parents, teachers, school administrators, and students when Covid19 started. One outstanding finding he got was that those who were practicing non-traditional methods of learning were optimistic during this time.  “The kids they work with were really good — pre-COVID — on identifying what they wanted to learn, turning that into an initiative. They wanted to manage their own time and draw out appropriate resources, other adults' online stuff, and then sticking with it until they proved something they cared about. In my book, with no sense of a looming pandemic. I said this is a really important skill for adults.” - Ted Dintersmith Anxiety and Stress  This time has caused much anxiety and stress for teachers and school administrators. There is no right formula and it involves a lot of variables in deciding how to operate schools come September. Chris and Ted also discussed how "inconvenient" this set-up is for those who can privileged, but how devastating this set-up could be for a single-parent, juggling multiple jobs. “Even if you had a great plan to reopen, it requires money. Now, you just start marching through everything that has to be done safely for you to say, here's our plan to reopen. Here's an effective transportation plan. Here's an effective disinfected plan. Here's how we're going to staff classrooms, here’s what would happen to our students. Here's how we're going to add nurses on call. You look at everything that's required and then you say, ‘oh, by the way, do it with even fewer budget dollars because state local budgets have been hammered.” - Ted Dintersmith To know more about Ted and how school could be during Covid19, download and listen to this episode. Bio: About Ted Links: Ted Dintersmith Twitter: @dintersmith We hope you enjoyed this episode of Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on iTunes! Get amazing, different stories on business, marketing, and life. Subscribe to our newsletter The Difference.

Listen as co-host Mike Dunn sits down with Henry Fairfax, the Head of School at the Revolution School in Philadelphia, PA. Revolution is a boutique school serving a diverse group of Philly-based students. It was founded as a way to radically transform education. With this goal in mind, Henry and his team have showcased what's possible with a nimble, thoughtful approach to rethinking eduction. Plugs include Most Likely To Succeed by Tony Wagner and Ted Dintersmith, Range by David Epstein, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds, and your local bikeshop like Keswick Cycles. Music by Scott Holmes.

Today we are joined by author Ted Dintersmith. Ted's LinkedIn profile reads “change agent” – and the changes he’s focused on are at the intersection of “education, innovation, and democracy.” He is the author of What Schools Could Be, which details the trip he took across the U.S. in 2016, visiting some 200 schools in all 50 states. Listen as he asks and answers his own question: “Is thinking about what's going on in schools nice or imperative?”

Dive into the network designed specifically for Middle School Teachers, as co-hosts Mike, Jeannine, and Matt share a conversation with Joy Rosser and Bruce Vosburgh. With more than 50 years of combined school experience, Joy and Bruce give insights into the Association for Middle Level Educations (AMLE) and more specifically its Pennsylvania affiliate PAMLE. Lots of plugs in this episode, including: Joy's recent book Sharing Mindsets, AMLE's National Schools to Watch, Ted Dintersmith's book What School Could Be, Online Voice Recorder, and Education Reimagined. Music by Ketsa.

This week on the podcast, Tony Wagner is joining Tom Vander Ark to speak about his most recent book and all that he has learned throughout his career in education.   Tony Wagner is a former high school teacher, principal, teacher educator, and school coach. For three decades, he’s been an advocate for deeper learning for all students. His books, Change Leadership, The Global Achievement Gap, Creating Innovators, and Most Likely to Succeed, sounded the alarm bell that the new economy requires new experiences and outcomes. In his new memoir, Learning by Heart, Dr. Wagner recounts his own struggles with traditional education and his lessons learned from the last two decades of work exploring the innovation economy.   Listen in as Tony and Tom recall their work together and talk about the path forward for education!   Key Takeaways: [:10] About today’s episode and special guest, Tony Wagner. [:54] Tom Vander Ark welcomes Tony Wagner to the podcast! [1:35] Tom and Tony reflect on some of their history working together. [6:20] Tony speaks about his past experience with traditional education. [7:35] Tony speaks about the college that enabled him to become a teacher. [9:38] Educating for social change/social good was very vibrant in the ’60s. Does Tony find that there has been a resurgence of that ethos today? [10:39] Tony reflects on his time leading schools and some of the biggest takeaways. [15:47] Adaptive challenges: why they’re important for students, teachers, and leaders. [16:52] Fast forward to 1999; Tom and Tony reflect on some of their education adventures and what they learned. [19:25] Tony provides his thoughts on the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act. [21:31] Tony speaks about why his book, How Schools Change, was important to him. [22:29] Jessica shares an important resource with listeners: the Getting Through microsite. [23:09] Tony explains the main message behind his 2003 book, Making the Grade. [24:18] Tony highlights some of the main lessons from his 2009 book, Change Leadership. [26:08] Tony explains what his next book, The Global Achievement Gap, was about. [29:35] Tony followed up The Global Achievement Gap with Creating Innovators. Who would Tony say this book was written for? And what did it cover? [32:10] Tony speaks about his 2015 book, Most Likely to Succeed, that he co-wrote with Ted Dintersmith. [34:47] Tony speaks about his most recent book, a memoir called Learning by Heart, and whether or not it was harder or easier to write, compared to his previous books. He also highlights some of the biggest takeaways from it. [42:10] As Tony thinks about the teachers and leaders listening to this podcast, what would he want to say to them, in terms of post-pandemic learning? [44:15] Where to find Tony’s newest book, Learning by Heart, and Tony online. [45:05] Tom thanks Tony for joining the Getting Smart podcast!   Mentioned in This Episode: GettingSmart.com/GettingThrough Tony Wagner Tony Wagner’s Books Learning by Heart: An Unconventional Education, by Tony Wagner LIU Global College (originally known as Friends World College) Leadership Without Easy Answers, by Ronald A. Heifetz No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Most Likely to Succeed Film Tom Vander Ark on Forbes Northshore School District   Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe.   Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include ‘Podcast’ in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!  

Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to find strategies, resources and school models that support gifted learners. The special agent assigned to help you with this task is Megan Schutt, of Blaine Middle School, in Blaine, Washington.According to the National Association for Gifted Children, the definition for giftedness is “Students with gifts and talents who perform - or have the capability to perform - at higher levels compared to others of the same age, experience, and environment in one or more domains.” Whereas many see giftedness as truly a gift, one of my education professors once described being gifted as being “cursed with an adult brain in a child’s body”. While I can see both the benefits and the challenges for gifted individuals, the more I learn about giftedness, the more I see the many roadblocks to success embedded in a traditional school system. Fortunately there are educators like Megan Schutt who are searching out ways to best support their gifted students.  We discussed:Why she feels like a Jedi teaching onlineHow she has taught all core Middle School subjectsWhy the struggle of teaching online has given her insights on how students feel working on collaborative projectsHow she was stymied by gifted students at the beginning of her careerHow Sir Ken Robinson inspired her through his TED talkHow having her own children gave Megan her first tool to help gifted students: engaging authenticallyHow the WAETAG (Washington Association of Educators of the Talented and Gifted) conference blew her mindHer five favorite resources:SENGifted (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted)Inquiry PartnersKimberly Mitchell’s “Experience Inquiry”PBLworks (Project Based Learning Works)Gifted Guru (Lisa Van Gemert)Why gifted kids are not the stereotypical ‘high flyers’Why it’s beneficial for both students and teachers to use the cluster modelWhy the school system has an obligation to educate and challenge all students, including gifted studentsHer favorite Science unit: using hyperdocsHer favorite Social Studies unit: project based learning in the community (inspired by Ted Dintersmith’s “What Schools Could Be”)Why all students should have access to the same opportunities that are given to gifted students For more on what innovative educators are doing around the world, check out www.lessonimpossible.com.  If you have suggestions for a teacher who would make an inspiring Lesson: Impossible guest, please email me at aviva.levin@gmail.com

Ted Dintersmith is not your normal Silicon Valley venture capitalist trying to save the world through technology. He’s much more complex. After producing the film Most Likely to Succeed, which premiered at Sundance in 2015, Ted embarked on a trip across America. For nine months he visited school after school, meeting teachers in ordinary settings doing extraordinary things. Today Ted joins FreshEd to talk about his new book What School Could Be: Insights and inspiration from teachers across America. Ted is currently a Partner Emeritus with Charles River Ventures. He was ranked by Business 2.0 as the top-performing venture capitalist in the U.S. for the years 1995-1999. In 2012, he was appointed by President Obama to represent the U.S. at the United Nations General Assembly, where he focused on education. www.freshedpodcast.com/dintersmith -- Get in touch! Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Support FreshEd: http://www.freshedpodcast.com/support/

Episode 142 - Tony Wagner, Ed.D. Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund are honored to have as our guest, Tony Wagner, Ed.D. A globally recognized voice in education, Tony Wagner currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute, founded by Linda Darling-Hammond in 2015. Prior to this appointment, Tony held a variety of positions at Harvard University for more than twenty years, including four years as an Expert in Residence at the Harvard Innovation Lab and the founder and co-director, for more than a decade, of the Change Leadership Group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. His previous work experience includes twelve years as a high school teacher, K-8 principal, university professor in teacher education, and founding executive director of Educators for Social Responsibility. Tony is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences and a widely published author. His work includes numerous articles and seven books, including three best-sellers: Most Likely To Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for The Innovation Era, co-authored by Ted Dintersmith, was published by Scribner in 2015. Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change The World, was published in 2012 to rave reviews and has been translated into 17 languages. His 2008 book, The Global Achievement Gap continues to be an international best seller, with more than 140,000 copies in print. Tony's memoir, Learning By Heart: An Unconventional Education, is published by Penguin/Random House. Tony served as the Strategic Education Advisor for a major new education documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed,” which had its world premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and has since been shown in more than 8000 communities. He also collaborated with noted filmmaker Robert Compton to create a 60 minute documentary, “The Finland Phenomenon: Inside The World's Most Surprising School System.” Tony earned an M.A.T. and an Ed.D. at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Purchase new book, Learning By Heart: An Unconventional Education: https://www.tonywagner.com/learning-by-heart Website: https://www.tonywagner.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrTonyWagner The Curiosity Hour Podcast is hosted and produced by Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund. Please visit our website for more information: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com The Curiosity Hour Podcast is listener supported! To donate, click here: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com/donate/ Please visit this page for information where you can listen to our podcast: thecuriosityhourpodcast.com/listen/ Disclaimers: The Curiosity Hour Podcast may contain content not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion advised. The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are solely those of the guest(s). These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of The Curiosity Hour Podcast. This podcast may contain explicit language.

I first met Justin Brown four years ago at a small Most Likely to Succeed film screening at West Hawaiʻi Explorations Academy just outside Kona. After the film, Justin (who mentors, guides and coaches kids in Kealakehe High School's CTE, STEM and maker spaces) sat at the far end of a small panel examining the essential questions raised by Ted Dintersmith's film. He spoke last in the first round and I recall being instantly blown away by his global understanding of public, private and charter school education. Justin is already a big guy with a big and bushy red beard, but heart is the size of California. He cares deeply about the kids he teaches and guides. He believes deeply in their agency, their ability to chart their own courses. He believes kids are complicated bundles of potential energy waiting to be unleashed at “school.” At conferences and gatherings over the past four years I have seen Justin do things with kids that put him way, way outside the box. He says, in this interview: “Improv is the defining skill of the 21st century. Empathy is the defining mindset of the 21st century.” How's about them apples? In this episode Justin and I explore some of the biggest questions (IMHO) of education today. Why don't more kids like school? What does it mean to fly a plane while building it? Are we preparing kids for the complex moral and ethical questions of 2020 and beyond? What about upskilling, and reskilling preparation in schools? What will “school” be in 10 or 20 years? What's the role of the generalist and the specialist here in the 21st century? And much more. From Justin's resume we get: “Justin Brown currently serves as the CTE Coordinator, STEM Academy Director, and lead adviser to over two dozen STEM & Citizenship programs at Kealakehe High in Kona, Hawaii. Traveling frequently with students, Mr. Brown was the lead advisor for over 40 competitions last year and his team won several births to international championships. Coming from five generations of educators, he has planned to work in education policy since the age of 10. Before entering the classroom, Mr. Brown worked as a jazz/classical bassist and believes that improvisation remains the essential skill for 21st-century success. He is an ASCD National Emerging Leader: Stanford FabLearn Fellow: Lemelson-MIT Excite Award Recipient: Woody Flowers Recipient: Hope Street Group State Fellow: National Board Certified Teacher.” To learn more about Kealakehe HS click here. This episode was edited by Marlon Utrera Jr., a 7th grader at Kealakehe Intermediate School near Kona.  The post 36. Fasten Your Seatbelts: It's Justin Brown Time appeared first on @MLTSinHawaii .

Most of us assume that we couldn't have gotten to where we are today if it weren't for the rigorous education system we had endured. But what if that's not true? What if both the teaching methods and the content being taught are outdated? Ted Dintersmith, author of "What School Could Be" and executive producer of the documentary "Most Likely to Succeed", a feature selection at Sundance, joins the podcast.

On this week’s show, we explore efforts to remake public education in North Dakota and beyond with Governor Burgum, Cory Steiner, the superintendent of Northern Cass School District where By next school year, grade levels are expected to be a thing of the past and students will chart their own course to high school graduation, at their own pace, and Ted Dintersmith, a venture capitalist and the author of, “What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers Across America.” Two parents with students at Northern Cass, Kristin Behm and Angie Froehlich also share their experiences of the changes underway at the school. Special thanks to the folks at Prairie Public for their help with this story.

In this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Josh Reppun, the founder of MLTS in Hawaiʻi, that focuses on conversations/actions around Ted Dintersmithʻs film, "Most Likely to Succeed" and book, "What School Could Be.". He also hosts the podcast series around "What School Could Be." and is an innovator working with Ted Dintersmith to promote Hawaii as a model for schools nationally in the realm of education innovation, creativity, and imagination. Support the show (http://www.entre-ed.org/envest/donate-now/)

Is homework wrecking our kids?  Today we’re having a frank discussion by listener request on how to navigate Kindergarten homework.  We’re talking: Why we need to question the purpose of homework for 3 and 4-year-olds How to approach teachers and administration with your concerns The role of bribes and rewards When it’s ok to opt-out Recommended reading: What School Could Be, by Ted Dintersmith Thanks for listening! // Say hi: Instagram: http://instagram.com/talktherapypod Email: talktherapypod@gmail.com kellybos.com kellybourne.ca // The link provided for Ted Dintersmith's book, What School Could Be, is an affiliate link.  This means that if you click the link and purchase the book we will receive a small commission.  Your support allows us to provide continued support and resources for parents all over the world. Thanks for being awesome!

Today on the podcast, Tom Vander Ark is speaking with Dr. James Lane, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction at the Virginia Department of Education. Dr. Lane started his career in education serving as a band teacher, a school leader, and then System Head in two districts before finally ending up at the Virginia Department of Education. He really wanted to see more engaging approaches to learning and truly believes that the best decisions are made as close to the child as possible. He’s even announced that his office, which some thought of as the ‘Tower of ‘No’’ would soon be the ‘Tower of ‘Yes.’’”   In this discussion with Tom, Dr. James Lane describes the Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network (a collaborative effort of over 60 school districts), the work being done in VDOE, and the work being done in partner districts with the help of Virginia! Later in this episode, you’ll also get to hear from investor-turned-advocate, Ted Dintersmith, who joins Dr. Lane to lend his support for all of the innovation lining up in the Commonwealth!   Tune in to hear from both Dr. Lane and Ted Dintersmith on how Virginia is unleashing innovation!   Key Takeaways: [:14] About today’s episode! [1:17] Tom welcomes Dr. James Lane and Ted Dintersmith to the podcast! [1:43] Dr. Lane speaks about where he grew up, his early education, and how that all led to him becoming Superintendent in Virginia. [3:03] What attracted Dr. Lane originally to the role of State Superintendent? [4:45] Has the Portrait of a Graduate proven to be useful infrastructure in Virginia? [6:11] How Virginia has gotten this delicate balance — of both signaling a new era and avoiding mandates — right. [7:11] Tom congratulates Ted Dintersmith on his most recent book, What School Could Be. [7:31] Ted shares some of the feedback he’s received from speaking around the country about his new book. [8:13] Is Virginia Ted’s adopted home state? [8:45] What does Ted think is heading in the right direction in Virginia? [10:11] Ted speaks about Albermarle County Public Schools and the growth he has seen there. [11:18] Dr. Lane speaks about the newly launched Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network! [14:40] Tom highlights some of the fantastic work that is being done in Loudoun County Public Schools. [15:48] What kind of learning would Ted hope to see from some of the high schools that are a part of the districts in this movement? [19:27] Dr. Lane speaks about how other partners in this initiative are becoming involved in this work. [21:30] Ted gives advice on the best ways to mobilize this work for other regional leaders and state leaders. [24:37] What’s next for Virginia? What does the roadmap look like for the next couple of years? [26:55] Tom and Dr. Lane both thank Ted for all of the work he’s done! [27:56] Where to learn more about Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network, Virginia Department of Education, and the other partner districts! [28:35] Where to find out more about Ted and his book, What Schools Could Be. [29:28] Tom thanks both Ted and Dr. Lane for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in This Episode: James Lane’s LinkedIn James Lane’s Twitter: @DrJamesLane Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Aurora Institute Symposium Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network Ted Dintersmith Portrait of a Graduate What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers Across America, by Ted Dintersmith Albemarle County Public Schools Virginia is for Lovers Loudoun County Public Schools Getting Smart Podcast Ep. 229: “Eric Williams on Empowering Students to Make a Contribution” Innovation Playlist   Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe.   Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include ‘Podcast’ in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!  

We continue our run of legendary VCs and legendary authors like our guest for today, Ted Dintersmith. He’s a former top tech VC and he’s the author of the book What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers Across America. This is a powerful look at what’s possible in education from a smart, committed, super thoughtful guy. What School Could Be Ted Dintersmith went to all fifty states, visiting some 200 schools and spoke to different school personnel and students. He says he was stunned by the innovative classrooms and schools he found across the USA. However, he also talked about schools who he described as good in paper, but not as good in reality. “There were so many schools like that, where on paper, it looks likes the kids are doing really well. Good grades, good test scores, reasonable to good College placements. The point I make is that I think these kids, are not really being helped in terms of being prepared for a world defined and shaped by innovation. They're actually being impaired.” - Ted Dintersmith Shifting Mindsets Ted shares his conversations with school teachers, administrators and students shifted his thinking. He further says that the measure of success in so many schools is aligned with a few narrow capabilities. He questioned the schools, asking if he puts a kid in their school who excelled at memorizing material, replicating low-level procedures and following instructions, he bets that kid would be on the honor roll. “SAT tutors say, ‘don’t be creative when you take this test. Don’t think of unusual ways to answer it. Think clearly, simply and formulaically. The 2nd thing is, if it’s hard and it’s going to take a while to figure it out, skip it.’ Is that a great message for the kids?” - Ted Dintersmith Education is a Pie Eating Contest Ted continues to share with Christopher his insights that many kids are being told that they're not gifted because they don’t match up to those narrow skills. Christopher also remarked in an overly simplistic form, that education nowadays is like a “Pie Eating Content” where you jam everything, regardless of what kind of pie it is, and know that the more you take, the better. “It’s crazy. We organize most of education around what’s easy to test and not what’s important to learn.” - Ted Dintersmith To hear more about how to encourage kids, unleash their passion and support dedicated teachers and more about Ted Dintersmith, download and listen to the episode. Bio: About Ted Links: Ted Dintersmith Twitter: @dintersmith We hope you enjoyed this episode of Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on iTunes! Get amazing, different stories on business, marketing, and life. Subscribe to our newsletter The Difference.

We continue our run of legendary VCs and legendary authors like our guest for today, Ted Dintersmith. He’s a former top tech VC and he’s the author of the book What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers Across America. This is a powerful look at what’s possible in education from a smart, committed, super thoughtful guy. What School Could Be Ted Dintersmith went to all fifty states, visiting some 200 schools and spoke to different school personnel and students. He says he was stunned by the innovative classrooms and schools he found across the USA. However, he also talked about schools who he described as good in paper, but not as good in reality. “There were so many schools like that, where on paper, it looks likes the kids are doing really well. Good grades, good test scores, reasonable to good College placements. The point I make is that I think these kids, are not really being helped in terms of being prepared for a world defined and shaped by innovation. They're actually being impaired.” - Ted Dintersmith Shifting Mindsets Ted shares his conversations with school teachers, administrators and students shifted his thinking. He further says that the measure of success in so many schools is aligned with a few narrow capabilities. He questioned the schools, asking if he puts a kid in their school who excelled at memorizing material, replicating low-level procedures and following instructions, he bets that kid would be on the honor roll. “SAT tutors say, ‘don’t be creative when you take this test. Don’t think of unusual ways to answer it. Think clearly, simply and formulaically. The 2nd thing is, if it’s hard and it’s going to take a while to figure it out, skip it.’ Is that a great message for the kids?” - Ted Dintersmith Education is a Pie Eating Contest Ted continues to share with Christopher his insights that many kids are being told that they're not gifted because they don’t match up to those narrow skills. Christopher also remarked in an overly simplistic form, that education nowadays is like a “Pie Eating Content” where you jam everything, regardless of what kind of pie it is, and know that the more you take, the better. “It’s crazy. We organize most of education around what’s easy to test and not what’s important to learn.” - Ted Dintersmith To hear more about how to encourage kids, unleash their passion and support dedicated teachers and more about Ted Dintersmith, download and listen to the episode. Bio: About Ted Links: Ted Dintersmith Twitter: @dintersmith We hope you enjoyed this episode of Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and subscribe on iTunes! Get amazing, different stories on business, marketing, and life. Subscribe to our newsletter The Difference.

Cecilia Chung, otherwise known as CC, is Hawaiʻi's 2020, State Department of Education, Teacher of the Year. In this 5th on the road episode, CC and I dive deep into her thoughts on Ted Dintersmith's film, Most Likely to Succeed, her remarkable education journey, how she became an EdTech Jedi coach, her views on student data, student voice, teacher collaboration and celebration, intentional school design, and the meaning of her selection as our teacher of the year. CC currently teaches and learns with an awesome group of sixth graders at Kaimiloa Elementary School in Ewa Beach, Hawaiʻi. She has also worked as a technology integration coach for grades K-6. She is a proponent of student voice and agency for (all) students and loves dialoguing about this topic with others. CC is passionate about working with other educators; she leads and facilitates a variety of workshops for and with the education community. An alumni of the Hope Street, Hawaii State Teacher Fellow program, she has facilitated education-related data collection and focus groups and worked as one of the planning leads for a complex wide teacher conference called Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teachers and Teaching (ECET2). CC is a strong believer in the importance of elevating and celebrating teachers, encouraging teachers to tell their stories via platforms like Twitter and blog posts. She most recently wrote, “Teachers: You Could Be Anywhere Else,” published on Medium. She is President-Elect for the Hawaii Society for Technology in Education (HSTE). She has monitored and provided content for her school Twitter and Instagram handles. She is a self-proclaimed foodie, an accessible introvert and a bookworm! Her Twitter handle is @MSChung808. Oh yes, and she is my former student, now very special friend.  The post 14. Cecilia Chung, Hawaii's Epic Teacher Of The Year appeared first on @MLTSinHawaii .

Cecilia Chung, otherwise known as CC, is Hawaiʻi’s 2020, State Department of Education, Teacher of the Year. In this 5th on the road episode, CC and I dive deep into her thoughts on Ted Dintersmith’s film, Most Likely to Succeed, her remarkable education journey, how she became an EdTech Jedi coach, her views on student … Continue reading "S1:OTR5 Cecilia Chung, Hawaii’s Epic Teacher Of The Year" The post S1:OTR5 Cecilia Chung, Hawaii’s Epic Teacher Of The Year appeared first on @MLTSinHawaii .

If you're interested in saying goodbye to testing and embracing progressive education, you'll want to learn more about Ted Dintersmith's trip across all fifty states in search of creativity and innovation, and about his new project, "The Innovation Playlist."

In this special episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber are at the 2019 NACCE conference! They interview Ted Dintersmith, author of What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers Across America and Executive Film Producer of Most Likely to Succeed to hear the insight and innovation that he has to offer about the future of education. Support the show (http://www.entre-ed.org/envest/donate-now/)

We typically highlight a few of the most interesting quotes from the podcast - by which we seek to tempt you to listen. Tony Wagner is the kind of guest who makes us want to dangle the entire transcript in front of our audience. Everything he says deserves to be a featured quote. As one of the most cutting edge thinkers in innovation and leadership, and a globally recognized voice in education, Tony Wagner is a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute. He comes to us after twenty years at Harvard, and he worked as a high school teacher, principal, and university professor. He is the founding executive director of Educators for Social Responsibility, and has published six books: Most Likely To Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for The Innovation Era, co-authored by Ted Dintersmith; Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change The World; and The Global Achievement Gap. In this podcast, he goes to the heart of the problem faced by schools and parents today and gently leads us forward with an understanding of the magnitude of change he is proposing, what it will take to make it happen, and the paradigm shift we will see if we can persist through the challenges. Let’s listen...Quotes:02:27 “The world simply doesn’t care what our students know anymore, because Google knows everything. What the world cares about is what our students can do with what they know. We live in the innovation era now.” 04:21 “We are born curious, creative, imaginative; that’s the human DNA. The longer kids stay in school, the less curious they become.” 06:08 “The first starting point is to help adults in your school community - both parents and teachers - to understand the nature of a changing world. That’s the first job of a leader.”09:09 “Too often, leaders feel pressured to provide the answers. (Instead, teachers) need to feel empowered to find better solutions.” 16:16 “In the world of innovation, it’s - fail early, fail often, fail fast, fail forward, fail cheap, but FAIL and learn from failure.”Here are some resources mentioned in our discussion:Tony’s books on Amazon - including his soon to be published memoir, Learning by Heart - https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Wagner/e/B001H6OMJ6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share“The Finland Phenomenon” - http://www.tonywagner.com/the-finnish-phenomenon-inside-the-worlds-most-surprising-school-system-a-great-resource-now-available/All Together Now by Suzi Boss - https://www.suzieboss.com/The Hewlett Foundation - https://hewlett.org/Mastery Transcript Consortium - https://mastery.org/Measures of Effective Teaching Project, The Gates Foundation - https://www.gatesfoundation.org/media-center/press-releases/2013/01/measures-of-effective-teaching-project-releases-final-research-reportWhere to learn more about the guest:Website - http://www.tonywagner.com/Tony at Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/tony-wagner-9b53aa7Twitter - DrTonyWagnerWhere to learn more about Enrollhand:Website: www.enrollhand.comOur webinar:

  Ted Dintersmith discusses his book What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration From Teachers Across America (2018) on episode 262 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast for educators. Ted is a successful venture capitalist with an eye on changing school. His four-decade career spans technology, business, public policy, and education philanthropy. He earned a PhD in engineering from Stanford University, lead a high tech start-up, and ranked as the top venture capitalist in the US for the years 1995- 1999. Ted organized and funded Most Likely to Succeed, a feature-length documentary on education that was directed by Greg Whiteley. The film has been an official selection of thirty major film festivals, including Sundance. To date, more than 7,000 communities in some 35 countries around the globe have screened the film, using it as a resource to spark discussion and inspire change. He also co-authored with Tony Wagner a book with the same title, analyzing our education system. Last year, Ted’s new book What School Could Be was released, which chronicles his road trip to visit 200 schools across all 50 states during the 2015-2016 school year. He was intent on discovering inspiring educators, and that’s exactly what happened. What School Could Be presents stories of teachers in ordinary circumstances doing extraordinary things. It’s has been a top-selling education book since its release. Don't forget to check out my first interview with Ted on episode 192 of Teaching Learning Leading K12 - What School Could Be with Ted Dintersmith. Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Connect with Ted and Learn More https://teddintersmith.com/ https://teddintersmith.com/innovation-playlist/ https://twitter.com/dintersmith tdintersmith@gmail.com  Check out Part 1 of this conversation from April 2018: What School Could Be with Ted Dintersmith -192 Length - 1:02:52

As a kid, Katina Soares attended Molokai's Kaunakakai Elementary, Molokai Middle and Molokai High School. She has an associate's degree from the University of Hawai'i, Maui College, a bachelor's degree from Judson College, a master's degree from Liberty University and a PhD in education leadership from Walden University. She is a School Retool Fellow and a member of the Hawaiʻi Innovative Leaders Network. She has been a child care provider, a college academic advisor, a public school counselor and both a public and charter school vice-principal.Two years ago, in 2017, she fulfilled a life-long dream when she was appointed Principal at Molokai High School, which is in the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education's “Canoe Complex.” (This complex includes schools on Maui, Lanai and Molokai.) Katina is a strong advocate and supporter for education innovation, creativity and imagination on her campus. She is also a great fan of Ted Dintersmith's film, “Most Likely to Succeed” and his book, “What School Could Be,” employing both effectively to transform her community. She is using Ted's InnovationPlaylist.org to help infuse her faculty, staff and students with a micro-innovation theory of change.She has written: “I truly believe, when delivered effectively, education can give each generation, not only knowledge and skills, but the passion and power to become positive agents of change in their local and global community.”This episode was edited by Mei Kanada, an 8th grader in the Kealakehe Intermediate, Hawk Media program on Hawaiʻi Island. The post 3. Katina Soares: Educator, Innovator, Leader appeared first on @MLTSinHawaii .

On this week’s show, we explore efforts to remake public education in North Dakota and beyond with Governor Burgum, Cory Steiner, the superintendent of Northern Cass School District where By next school year, grade levels are expected to be a thing of the past and students will chart their own course to high school graduation, at their own pace, and Ted Dintersmith, a venture capitalist and the author of, “What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers Across America.” Two parents with students at Northern Cass, Kristin Behm and Angie Froehlich also share their experiences of the changes underway at the school. Special thanks to the folks at Prairie Public for their help with this story.

Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Innovative Education in Hawaii. Josh graduated from Punahou School in 1976. He spent two years studying at the University of Oregon and San Francisco State, then began an eighteen month culinary program at the California Culinary Academy and graduated in 1981 with a chef's certification. He worked at restaurants in San Francisco and San Diego, then shifted to work in hotel management. From 1990-1993 he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa, then returned home to teach history at Punahoul. In 2000 he began teaching history, economics and Hawaiian studies at La Pietra. From 2010 to 2014 He taught history at ‘Iolani and served on their EdTech team.Hecompleted a masters in the Foundations of Education at UH Manoa in 2001. He was worked full-time at Apple Ala Moana Store, for five years. Over the past three years he has been Ted Dintersmith’s “agent on the ground” in Hawaiʻi. Ted is the Executive Producer of an acclaimed documentary titled “Most Likely to Succeed.” He is a retired VC working hard to help education systems in America retool and redesign for the 21st century. He is also the author of a bestselling book titled, “What School Could Be.” Josh is the founder of @MLTSinHawaii. He is in the process of forming a “casual consultancy,” which will be Plexus Education, LLC. On August 24th he will launch the What School Could Be in Hawaiʻi podcast series, a partnership with Ryan Ozawa and Kealakehe Middle School’s media team. The host for this episode is Jay Fidell. The guest for this episode is Josh Reppun.

What could schools be? Best-selling author and film producer Ted Dintersmith contends that the 20th-century school design does a disservice to children today. Schools should be retooled, starting by de-emphasizing testing. “Low-level tests prepare children to be good at exactly what artificial intelligence excels at,” according to Dintersmith. “What if our measures of success actually impair children for their future?” In this podcast, Heather Clayton Staker and Ted Dintersmith discuss whether the “will-this-be-on-the-test? mentality” embeds a values system in today’s learners that systematically erodes their larger sense of purpose. Dintersmith believes that schools can move beyond flashcards, test prep, and learning irrelevant skills. During this interview, he questions what the purpose of school is and then points to schools around the U.S. that are replacing test prep with four “PEAK” principles: Purpose—Students believe in the importance of their work. Essential Skills and Mindsets—Learning experiences foster competencies that are essential to adults (e.g., creative problem solving, critical analysis, communication, collaboration, citizenship, character). Agency—Students create their learning experiences, set their goals, manage their progress, and evaluate their work. Knowledge: Students develop real mastery of the topics they study. They can apply it, ask thoughtful questions about it, and teach others. To learn more from Ted Dintersmith, visit https://teddintersmith.com/. His Innovation Playlist is available for free at https://teddintersmith.com/innovation-playlist/. Ready to Blend is sharing the link to his “Most Likely to Succeed” video at this week’s blog, What School Could Be.

Ted Dintersmith has an unusual vantage point on the future of our children and our nation. During the 2015-2016 school year, he travelled to all 50 states, visited 200 schools, and met thousands of people involved in education — students, teachers, administrators, parents, education policy makers, legislators, governors.  He saw the very best of U.S. education, and drew daily inspiration from remarkably innovative teachers. Website: teddintersmith.com Innovation Playlist: teddintersmith.com/innovation-playlist/ Twitter: @dintersmith   Produced by Shoop Media for Kay-Twelve. If you are interested in being on the show or know someone who would be a great guest, please connect with Kevin Stoller

After a career in innovation, Ted Dintersmith is most well-known to educators as the executive producer of the movie, Most Likely to Succeed, coauthor of the book of the same, and the man who traveled all fifty states to see What Schools Could Be. How to change schools? Changing everything overnight - the sharp knives come out. Thoughtful, supportive resources at innovationplaylist.org Have your community define essential competencies for your kids. Look for success points in your school. Encourage the innovators to do things. Ask them to keep an open mind. Native villages Carving up a moose carcass. How to be a transformative principal? Spend some time with young kids and recognize that this is the fight we can take on. change happens slowly right up until it happens quick What do teachers have in common that do innovative things within the system? What are you seeing China? Deleted scenes about kids not having homework from Most Likely to Succeed - share that story. http://teddintersmith.com/innovation-playlist/ * Schedule a call with Jethro Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Take Control of your email Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey    

After a career in innovation, Ted Dintersmith is most well-known to educators as the executive producer of the movie, Most Likely to Succeed, coauthor of the book of the same, and the man who traveled all fifty states to see What Schools Could Be. Education is the only antidote Machines are taking over so many jobs. Social media fueled technology is making it challenging to know what is real. What they could do vs. what they do. the people who get to the top of these bureaucratic systems are bureaucrats If we just focused on setting up the conditions for educators to do their best work. It’s time for us to be more like activists. What are you working on and why? The purpose of school is to rank kids. Why isn’t that the way we do it? New Hampshire portfolio assessment system. Schedule a call with Jethro Are you feeling like you are always behind at school? Do you feel like you need about 2 more hours each day to accomplish everything? Here’s how I help principals work manageable hours: Create your ideal week, so that you can leave work at work and enjoy your life! Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Take Control of your email Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey    

After a successful career as a venture capitalist, Ted Dintersmith (teddintersmith.com)dedicated himself to discovering highly innovative schools around the United States, leading him to produce the 2015 documentary, Most Likely to Succeed, and his 2018 book, What School Could Be. Ted and I discuss his movie, math education, college-for-all, grit, and whether public schools will ever really change.

On this week’s podcast, we have the privilege to speak to Ted Dintersmith and learn how our schools and educators can change the narrative around education in the United States. Ted urges us all to look for opportunities to unleash the greatness that is in our educators, to look for innovation occurring in our schools, to expose students to creative opportunities to solve problems, and to think about how the innovation change model can help us share and take successful ideas to scale. Ted also shares with us that he is working on a new compilation, The Innovation Playlist,  that showcases the awesomeness happening in our schools. This week’s podcast also features a supplementary guide to help continue conversations about innovation and successes impacting students in your context.

In this episode, I am joined by Ted Dintersmith, one of America’s leading advocates for innovative education policies. He is the executive producer of the 'Most Likely To Succeed' documentary, watched by millions and screened at 1000 community events, and the author of an inspiring book, What School Could Be, that takes us through his journey to over 200 schools in all 50 states. We talk about Ted’s innovation playlist, his scalable, permission-based, trust-based strategy for taking small steps to change, public excibitions as a tool for school growth and more.In this episode, Ted and Andrew discuss how change can be met with resistance and how to overcome it. They also talk about the value of involving the student in the learning process. Moreover, they point out how exhibitions can transform learning into a positive and fun experience.Listen and take note of Ted’s unique perspective on the education system and how it can change for the better.Quotes:08:30 “Let the sprinters sprint, let the runners run and the joggers do a jog - and for those who want to stay in place all we say is just keep an open mind”26:40 “Most of what kids do in school is like writing an essay on the sand on a windy beach...”Here are some resources mentioned in our discussion:Innovation Playlist: https://teddintersmith.com/innovation-playlist/Most Likely to Succeed Documentary https://teddintersmith.com/mltsfilm/What School Could be: https://teddintersmith.com/what-school-could-be/Where to learn more about Ted:Ted on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dintersmith/Ted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dintersmithTed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-dintersmith-0211985a/Ted’s website: https://teddintersmith.com/Where to learn more about Enrollhand:Website: www.enrollhand.comOur webinar: https://webinar-replay.enrollhand.comOur free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolgrowth/

Drew Perkins talks with Kevin Vanzant, history instructor at Tennessee State University, about how he's adjusted his teaching to better engage his introductory history class students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Kevin Vanzant @ Tennessee State University Quillette: A Professor Speaks Out: How ‘New Left’ Orthodoxy Is Failing a New Generation of History Students The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 115 Let’s Talk About What School Could Be (with Ted Dintersmith) 4 Key Takeaways From “What School Could Be” (Ted Dintersmith's book) The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 154 Depolarizing America Through Inquiry And Critical Thinking The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 162 What Do We Really Mean By “Deeper Thinking And Learning”? Better Angels Heterodox Academy Chloé Valdary @ The New York Times *Also published at TeachThought.com Listen and subscribe on: iTunes Stitcher Podbean PodcastLand YouTube Also available on Google Music for subscribers! Thank You For Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it. Also, please leave an honest review for The TeachThought Podcast! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions please email us at grow@teachthought.com! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.

Ted Dintersmith Author, Speaker, Producer, Advocate Find anything and everything about Ted at www.teddintersmith.com and on Twitter @dintersmith What’s the disconnect between our personal passions for education and kids coming out great and what is stated about education in polls? Is it sign of our hopelessness rather than our not caring? Or is there something else going on entirely? You’re a Virginia guy...a lot of times I hear people say “we can’t do that here.” So, let’s debunk some things what’s possible in the Commonwealth as far as innovation is concerned? When you look at modern organizations that are truly thriving, a lot of the decision making is decentralized. I think of a few different things and maybe you can draw a connection with all of these, but I think of Toyota, Clayton Christensen’s work, lean startup principles from Eric Ries, and design thinking at IDEO. And yet, in education, if I have a great idea, I can’t implement without approval from 10 different people. I’m not flexible enough or agile. Why is that and what are the intended & unintended consequences? You were recently in the Richmond Metro area helping to launch the Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network. Would you talk a little about what the network is hoping to achieve and why? Final question Ted. I want to be a voice for students for a minute. At some point in their school career, they will begin to hate school. What should students say and/or do about that? Or should they just sit down and do what they’re told? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aftered/support

这期播客是我和纪元的随意聊天，我们从考试这个主题开始聊，结合我们自己的经历以及观点，随后聊到了大学经历的回顾、关于教育的各种问题的讨论、阅读兴趣的启蒙、如何判断热爱的事情等话题 （开场没有说清楚聊天的主题，直到2分40秒才说明本期的话题，可能会让听众有点误会） 本期节目中你可以听到： 本科生与研究生的课程和考试对比 我们在高中和大学的个人经验 讨论考试：能力能被分数/指标量化吗？ 素质教育的定义 对应试教育的反思 高中名著阅读和阅读兴趣的启蒙 线上教育 如何判断热爱的事情--以科研为例 生活的目的与工作的目的 为什么我们要讨论公共议题？关于媒体渠道的选择 主播： 子霆、纪元 参考资料： Ted Dintersmith -- 《未来的学校》 (What school could be) Paul Graham -- 《黑客与画家》中的文章：为什么书呆子不受欢迎 (why nerds are unpopular) 得意忘形播客第35期 -- 如何确定自己喜欢的事的四个思想实验 康德 -- 《什么是启蒙》 Ray Dalio -- 《原则》 (Principles) 弗洛姆 (Erich Fromm) -- 《逃避自由》

This week I spoke with Ted Dintersmith. Ted Dintersmith is one of America's leaders in innovation, entrepreneurship, and education. Ted's professional experience includes two decades in venture capital, including being ranked by Business 2.0 as the top-performing U.S. venture capitalist for 1995-1999. He served on the Board of the National Venture Capital Association, chairing its Public Policy Committee. From 1981 to 1987, he ran a business at Analog Devices that helped enable the digital revolution. In the public sector, he was a staff analyst in 1976-78 for the U.S. House of Representatives, and was appointed in 2012 by President Obama to represent the U.S. at the United Nations General Assembly. Ted earned a Ph.D. in Engineering from Stanford University and a B.A. from the College of William and Mary, with High Honors in Physics and English. Ted has become one of America's leading advocates for education policies that foster creativity, innovation, motivation, and purpose. He knows what skills are valuable in a world of innovation, and how we can transform our schools to prepare kids for their futures. His contributions span film, books, philanthropy, and the hard work of going all across America. He's funded and executive produced acclaimed education documentaries, including Most Likely To Succeed, (Sundance, AFI, and Tribeca). With co-author Tony Wagner, he wrote Most Likely To Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era. During the 2015/16 school year, he went to all fifty U.S. states, meeting with governors, legislators, educators, parents, and students, and encouraging communities to work collectively to re-imagine school and its purpose. Learn more about his work from his website or by following him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/dintersmith. Ted speaks frequently at major events and conferences, delivering a vision of what our schools could - and need to - be. Drawing on inspiring examples garnered during his fifty-state tour, he can articulate the conditions required to let our students, teachers, and schools race forward. Recent keynotes include state superintendent meetings in Virginia and North Dakota, the annual meeting of the Coalition for Access (several hundred top college admissions officers), the annual Jobs for America's Graduates conference, and a plenary session of the Finnish parliament. In addition to his keynotes, Ted is often asked to also screen his film and lead a post-film discussion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Season 3! I talk to John Kellerman regarding education reform, Ted Dintersmith and What School Could Be. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Human Potential Education should be a path for children to develop into self-directed, self-supporting, skill-equipped young adults. This may or may not include a college education, but will require high levels of critical thinking skills. Creativity and innovation will be an integral part of any job in the future. Standardized Tests and College Readiness The norm today is to teach what is easy to test, such as narrow arithmetic, instead of what’s important to learn. This turns the purpose of education on its head. Standardized tests and much of college ready content are not well retained by students and do not serve them to be ready for life. Democracy A healthy democracy thrives when citizens can think critically and independently. Education must make teaching citizenship skills a priority. Our collective humanity depends on a society of creative and conceptual thinkers who are committed to making positive contributions to their community. Find out more: Ted Dintersmith is an avid advocate and change agent focused on the impact of education and innovation on the future of civil society. He has produced several films and written two books on education. The most recent is What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers Across America.

Ted Dintersmith is an inspiring guy to say the least. Venture Capitalist, Philanthropist, Film Producer, and probably a scratch golfer...ok I made that last one up. Ted understands that we desperately need to reimagine education and believes we are at an inflection point. What we do over the next 5-10 years will dictate the long term future of this country. This interview was so much fun and I know you'll all love this one! Below are the links to Ted's books and documentary. If you're a reader, buy the books. If you're a watcher, watch the documentary. You will be happy you did.

In this inaugural episode of the Reimagine Schools podcast, Dr. Greg Goins interviews special guest Ted Dintersmith about his new book, What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers across America. Be sure to follow Ted Dintersmith at @dintersmith and buy the book at www.teddintersmith.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/support

Today, the Rock Star Principals are proud to welcome one of our Edu-Heroes to the podcast. Ted Dintersmith is one of America's leaders in innovation, entrepreneurship, and education. Ted's professional experience includes two decades in venture capital, including being ranked by Business 2.0 as the top-performing U.S. venture capitalist for 1995-1999. From 1981 to 1987, he ran a business at Analog Devices that helped enable the digital revolution. In the public sector, he was a staff analyst in 1976-78 for the U.S. House of Representatives, and was appointed in 2012 by President Obama to represent the U.S. at the United Nations General Assembly. Ted earned a Ph.D. in Engineering from Stanford University and a B.A. from the College of William and Mary, with High Honors in Physics and English. Ted has become one of America's leading advocates for education policies that foster creativity, innovation, motivation, and purpose. He knows what skills are valuable in a world of innovation, and how we can transform our schools to prepare kids for their futures. His contributions span film, books, philanthropy, and the hard work of going all across America. He's funded and executive produced acclaimed education documentaries, including Most Likely To Succeed, (Sundance, AFI, and Tribeca). With co-author Tony Wagner, he wrote Most Likely To Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era. During the 2015/16 school year, he went to all fifty U.S. states, meeting with governors, legislators, educators, parents, and students, and encouraging communities to work collectively to re-imagine school and its purpose. Learn more about his work from his website, http://www.edu21c.com, or by following him on Twitter @dintersmith. Buy his new book here: What Schools Could Be and Most Likely to Succeed Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy this thought provoking and rebellious episode of RSP!

Ted Dintersmith is an accomplished entrepreneur - from serving as a top venture capitalist and running an incredibly successful business, to working in our government as an analyst and representative to the United Nations - as well as being an advocate for innovative education. Dintersmith offers a profound, visionary look at changing educational practice to be applicable, relevant, and creative and is well known for co-producing and co-writing Most Likely to Succeed as well as his latest book, What School Could Be.Dintersmith, in our view, has written a fantastic piece of work that covers all elements of - and most importantly exemplifies - progressive education with What School Could Be. You can read an extensive review on our blog. You can read more about Ted Dintersmith on his website.If you've read the book and want to discuss more (or just to see what all the fuss is about!) check out #EdCoChat 's upcoming book talk on Twitter on May 10th at 9:30PM EDT.Also, check out the accompanying video from What School Could Be surrounding (and entitled) The Future of Work. For more information on the exponential growth of AI (and its potential impact on education) check out AlphaGo - the story of a robot that could defeat the world's best Go players. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

   Ted Dintersmith is a successful venture capitalist with an eye on changing school. His four decade career spans technology, business, public policy, and education philanthropy. He earned a PhD in engineering from Stanford University, lead a high tech start-up, and ranked as the top venture capitalist in the US for the years 1995-1999. Ted produced the award winning documentary Most Likely to Succeed and co-authored the book Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era with Tony Wagner.  Today, we are talking about his latest book, What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers Across America.  Ted travelled across the US visiting schools, teachers, and many others to find inspiring educators and innovation in the classroom. We talk about the common principles that he discusses: PEAK - a. Purpose b. Essentials c. Agency d. Knowledge We also check out a few of the chapters and Ted shares some stories from his journey. Much to learn and think about. Thanks for listening. Enjoy! Find out more information: http://whatschoolcouldbe.org/ https://twitter.com/dintersmith  https://www.facebook.com/Edu21C/ http://www.edu21c.com/ https://www.mltsfilm.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvhb9aoyeZs Length - 1:00:45

If you haven't heard (or seen) the movie "Most Likely to Succeed," you may be in the educational minority today. The documentary highlights the problems of traditional schooling through the eyes of students, parents, and teachers who are seeking, and in some cases participating in a very different education, and it's become one of the most watched (maybe the MOST watched) film about education ever. Millions of people around the globe have seen it, and now, you can even rent your own personal screening via the film's website. While the movie takes it's cues from Tony Wagner's book of the same name, it's producer Ted Dintersmith has been doing the yeoman's work in getting the film out to global audiences and in pushing the conversation around change to state legislatures. And Ted is our guest in our 40th episode of the Modern Learners Podcast. Our conversation runs the gamut from what the change narrative is evolving into, to places where change is happening at high levels, to the barriers that those seeking change are facing, to some predictions about what the future looks like for education. In addition, we discuss parts of Ted's brand new book, What Schools Could Be, which is a chronicle of his visits to all 50 states to get a bigger sense of education, both good and bad, as it stands in the United States today. If nothing else, the movie is sparking some different conversations about change as it challenges the narrative of schooling that we've held on to for over a century. And to hear Ted talk about it, some of the conversations are beginning to reach the highest levels of state government. That's great news. Here's hoping this interview helps in that cause.

Eric Sanders says he started thinking about innovative education during a Creating Innovators book study. He says he was amazed at the incredible work students were doing; sometimes because of school, but often times in spite of school. Sanders says that's when he began thinking about how he could create authentic learning experiences in his classroom. An early experience trying Google's Genius Hour ended in failure. Sanders says his students didn't have enough time to work on passion projects, but he says he learned from failure that students need opportunities to fail and to not be afraid of it. He finds school is all about passing and succeeding and that learning from failure is not often an option.That experience led Sanders to start an innovations class at Grand Forks Red River. Students work on concepts of things they can do for North Dakota by identifying a problem, brainstorming solutions, proposing and carrying out projects and finally reflecting upon the outcomes.He's also uses project-based learning in his junior English classes where students have done things like create a human rights museum centered around novels like Huck Finn.Sanders has also asked his students how they could positively impact the public perception of Red River. That's resulted in vetted projects, one which raised $6,000 for cancer research. Another developed a culture fair to bring a diverse student body together. Sanders says Governor Burgum's Innovation Summit was a game changer. He says he began to think about how much of school curriculum is test prep. He says he he believes a culture shift in school and at home. Instead of asking about grades, Sanders thinks we need to focus on skills like critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication.Finally, he says Ted Dintersmith's film Most Likely to Succeed completely changed his views on education. Ultimately, he says it all boils down to “seeing students do amazing things, things that they didn't think they could ever accomplish, then giving them the audience that their work deserves.” Resources:https://www.ndplaylist.orghttps://www.ndunited.org/thecuttingedhttps://sandersspeaks.wordpress.com/ Cancer Walk video from project-based learning: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-HEEn8mFE48RHREWVhyNjJUdzQ/view?usp=sharing Sexual assault video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn1GIFmflW4Twitter:@EricSanders3@thecuttinged@NDDPI@kirstenbaesler@tdintersmith@bistom@PrairiePublicEd@ndunited

Drew Perkins talks with Ted Dintersmith about his experiences visiting schools and leaders in all 50 states following his first book and documentary "Most Likely To Succeed" which led to his new book, "What School Could Be".

Ted Dintersmith is not your normal Silicon Valley venture capitalist trying to save the world through technology. He’s much more complex. After producing the film Most Likely to Succeed, which premiered at Sundance in 2015, Ted embarked on a trip across America. For nine months he visited school after school, meeting teachers in ordinary settings doing extraordinary things. Today Ted joins FreshEd to talk about his new book What School Could Be: Insights and inspiration from teachers across America. Ted is currently a Partner Emeritus with Charles River Ventures. He was ranked by Business 2.0 as the top-performing venture capitalist in the U.S. for the years 1995-1999. In 2012, he was appointed by President Obama to represent the U.S. at the United Nations General Assembly, where he focused on education. www.freshedpodcast.com/dintersmith

Does this sound familiar? An Ivy League-educated philanthropist, who built his wealth from a career in technology, decides to champion education as his next cause—under the belief that today’s schools are not adequately preparing the next generation for the future. We’re not talking about Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg. Rather, meet Ted Dintersmith, who has spent nearly 20 years as a partner at Charles River Ventures, an early-stage investment firm. These days, he’s no longer spending time in company boardrooms, but rather in schools and classrooms.

Dr. Nick Klemisch has been superintendent at Garrison Public Schools for 2 ½ years. Nick says he became disgusted with complacency after spending several years teaching and wanted to have more say in what happens in schools. Klemisch says his focus at Garrison has been on expanding career options for students by creating more emphasis on career and technical colleges.However, while attending Governor Burgum's Innovation Summit in the summer of 2017, he heard Ted Dintersmith speak. That led to a conversation with his team and ultimately a public viewing of Most Likely to Succeed. He said that led to more conversations, setting up an innovation committee at the school and a book study of The Innovator's Mindset by George Couros.Klemisch says it all added up to a greater focus on trying to do things to meet today's students needs through flex mod scheduling.This podcast look at how a small, rural school is looking at significant change to better serve its students by utilizing resources in state (site visits, innovative committee, community discussions) and acting upon an invitation from the film Most Likely to Succeed to consider a new way to teach and learn in a small school in a rural North Dakota community. http://www.ndplaylist.orghttp://www.ndunited.org/thecuttingedTwitter:@thecuttinged@NDDPI@kirstenbaesler @tdintersmith@bistom@PrairiePublicEd

You may remember back in 2015, SXSWedu had a special screening of Most Likely to Succeed, a film produced by Ted Dintersmith. Well, he's also the author of Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era, along with Tony Wagner. And his new book, What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers across America, comes out on April 17th, outlining everything he has learned from the 50-state tour following the release of Most Likely to Succeed. In this episode, Tom talks with Ted about this journey to advocating for next-generation education.   Ted's work as a venture investor put him in the middle of the formation of the new innovation economy. He uniquely appreciates the impact of exponential technology and the future of work. It has given him real urgency about promoting quality education — especially engaging project-based learning where young people build agency, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.   Tune in to hear more of Tom and Ted's fascinating conversation on their hopes and goals for the future, the process of filming Ted's movie — as well as the process for writing his new book, his own education growing up, what attracts him to next-gen learning, and his thoughts on where he sees education headed in this new innovation era.   Key Takeaways: [:15] Introduction to the guest today and upcoming events for the Getting Smart team. [2:04] Where Ted went to high school and the experience he had there. [3:28] Ted's college experience at the College of William and Mary. [5:46] Ted's support for the undergrad research at William and Mary. [7:50] How Ted got to Stanford and why he decided to make the switch from physics to engineering. [10:22] About Ted's Ph.D. in engineering. [11:31] Emerging in the information age. [12:55] Spending more than 20 years in venture capital, Ted reflects on the timing of when he got out of school linked with the opportunity of becoming an investor. [15:14] Ted's thoughts on us being in a new era of artificial intelligence. [23:14] Where Ted learned about Larry Rosenstock, the President of High Tech High. [26:34] What initially attracted Ted to High Tech High? [28:21] The process of creating his film Most Likely to Succeed with Greg Whiteley. [33:31] How Ted now thinks about the purpose of school. [36:00] The remarkable changes in education in the last 25 years. [41:23] About Ted's new book coming out this spring, What School Could Be. [43:55] Where to learn more about Ted's new book. [45:18] Where to find more about the film, Most Likely to Succeed. [47:03] Embracing change. [49:40] An important message that Ted wants to triple underline for all listening.   Mentioned in This Episode: If you'll be at SXSWedu, tweet the team @Getting_Smart and use #SXSWedu, or email Jessica at Jessica@Gettingsmart.com to set up a time to meet!   SXSWedu Events: ‘Don't Let Data Hold You Back', ‘Why Innovate Alone? Harness the Power of Networks', and ‘The Rise of AI & What It Means for Education Meet Up'.   What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers across America, by Ted Dintersmith Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era, by Ted Dintersmith and Tony Wagner Most Likely to Succeed (Film) The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation William and Flora Hewlett Foundation High Tech High New Tech Network Big Picture Learning Expeditionary Learning The College of William and MaryStanford University Larry Rosenstock John Dewey Ted Sider Rudy Crew Tony Wagner Waiting for Superman Greg Whiteley No Child Left Behind Act Mitt Harvard Graduate School of Education Tugg.com Most Likely to Succeed film Innovation Playlist on mltsfilm.org   Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe.   Is There Somebody You've Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You'd Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Jessica@GettingSmart.com, Tweet @Getting_Smart, or leave a review. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with TED speaker Ted Dintersmith about his movie “Most Likely to Succeed” and ask the question, “what should our students be learning in school?” Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) About our GuestTed DintersmithAfter a 25-year career in venture capital, Ted Dintersmith is now committed to creating national change through initiatives at the intersection of innovation, education, and film. He is the producer of the documentary “Most Likely to Succeed,” and an executive producer of “The Hunting Ground” (both films premiered at Sundance, 2015). Ted served as part of the delegation representing the U.S. at the United Nations General Assembly in a year, where he focused on global education and entrepreneurship; is a partner emeritus with Charles River Ventures; and has served on the board of the National Venture Capital Association, chairing its Public Policy Committee. He earned a Ph.D. in engineering from Stanford and an undergraduate degree in physics and English from the College of William and Mary. About the MovieMost Likely to Succeed is the first national campaign to inspire – and empower – communities across the country to revolutionize their schools for the 21st Century. Through a 50-state tour; community screenings; and a call to action to students, parents, educators, policymakers, and organizations to take a stand for the potential of every young person, we are uniting millions to revolutionize education once and for all. https://www.facebook.com/MLTSfilm/ (https://www.facebook.com/MLTSfilm/) https://twitter.com/MLTSfilm (https://twitter.com/MLTSfilm) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) | http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: https://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: https://www.teachercast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: https://www.teachercast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (https://www.teachercast.net/tcp (https://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) TeacherCast App Spotlight (https://www.teachercast.net/appspotlight (https://www.teachercast.net/appspotlight)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/ (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)) The https://www.teachercast.net/tep (TechEducator Podcast) (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/ (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.askthetechcoach.com/ (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)) View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCastJoin us LIVE every Tuesday at [8:00] PM EST: http://www.teachercast.tv/ (http://www.TeacherCast.tv) Need a Presenter?Jeff Bradbury https://www.teachercast.net/twitter ((@TeacherCast)) is available as a http://jeffreybradbury.com/ (Keynote Speaker, Presenter), or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!

Today on Bytemarks Café, Ryan and Burt will explore ways to reinvent education and whether artificial intelligence can pave the way. Joining the guys will be Mid-Pacific Institute's Brian Dote and renowned educational philanthropist Ted Dintersmith to explore whether A.I. can put Hawaii students on the path to most likely succeed.

How do you educate children for a future whose main characteristic is ambiguous change? How will new technologies impact what we need to learn, as well as how we do it? Can AI create personal tutors for all? Can entrepreneurialism and independence join maths and science as curriculum fundamentals? In episode four of ‘Shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution’ we meet Ted Dintersmith, the former venture capitalist turned education philanthropist and activist; Sugata Mitra, Professor of Educational Technology and winner of the TED prize; Pasi Sahlberg, Finnish education guru and author; Brittany Bir, the CEO of programming school 42 Silicon Valley; Sylvain Kalache, co-founder of Holberton School of Software Engineering; Farb Nivi, founder of Grockit and Learnist; and deep learning expert, Jeremy Howard.

Ted Dintersmith says he got concerned about what he calls the collision between education and innovation a few years ago. Dintersmith says machine intelligence is advancing at an accelerating rate and schools (for the most part) are preparing kids to be good at short term memorization, replicating low level procedures and following instructions, which is exactly what machine intelligence is great at. Dintersmith thought about ways he could contribute and decided to produce a film. Most Likely to Succeed premiered in January of 2015 with Dintersmith serving as executive producer and documentarian Greg Whiteley directing. The film, which explores new ways to transform education while looking at shortcomings of our current system, has been shown at places like the Sundance Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival.Dintersmith is invested in finding answers to prepare our children for a dynamic world and future.Resources:www.ndplaylist.orgTwitter: @dintersmith@thecuttinged www.ndunited.org/thecuttinged

Northern Cass Superintendent Cory Steiner is leading his school in a bold three year plan to transition to full mass customized learning. The plan moves the school away from grade levels to an education model based on levels. The idea is every child will be placed based upon where they're at according to standards.You'll also hear about the Jaguar Academy at Northern Cass. It includes about three dozen 8th and 9th graders who opted into the program and will essentially take their courses independently.Superintendent Steiner talks about early successes, bumps in the road and also gives advice to other schools considering transitioning to an innovative education model.RESOURCES (used by Northern Cass) Marzano Research (Doug Finn III) Books:“A Handbook for Personalized Competency-Based Education”“Inevitable and Beyond Reform” Site visits/Harrisburg, SD (http://harrisburgdistrict41-2.org/). Knowledge Works (http://www.knowledgeworks.org/) works on customized learning throughout the country. & Ted Dintersmith's www.ndplaylist.org

Ted Dintersmith is on the forefront of innovation in K-12 education. He has a unique background that’s part venture capitalist, part author, part educator, and part filmmaker. So, he thinks a lot about the future of technology, future of employment, how we prepare students for that future, and how to get the word out. His latest work is Mostly to Succeed - a book and documentary about the teachers who he believes are truly preparing our students for the 21st and 22nd centuries. We talk about how these teachers help cultivate skills like facing ambiguity, creativity, innovation, independence, and the role that technology plays in all of it.

If you're a teacher or a student, we've developed a podcast just for you.It's an exciting and important time in education in North Dakota. The door is wide open for innovative ideas to better equip our children for the future.What needs to done to prepare the next generation of students and teachers? And what does innovative education look like in action?Our conversations will include Governor Doug Burgum. We'll also hear from key decision makers and most importantly teachers and students from K-12 to Higher Ed.I'm Tom Gerhardt from North Dakota United is teaming up with Ted Dintersmith and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to explore education innovation across North Dakota and the nation.Our hope is  “The Cutting Ed” sparks conversations and ideas that contribute to helping teachers and students—no matter the size of the school or the ability level of the student—achieve greatly.Let's have the conversation together.

Ted has become one of America’s leading advocates for education policies that foster creativity, innovation, motivation, and purpose. He knows what skills are valuable in a world of change, and how we can transform our schools to prepare kids for their futures. His story on how he got to the TEDxFargo stage, in less than six days, is a testament to his passion for his subject and his commitment to getting his idea out on as many stages as he can. He said, "There are red circles all over the world." He's relentless in his pursuit of making a difference in education. One of the things that we learned in talking with Greg Tehven of TEDxFargo was his focus on the speaker experience. That led to this conversation with Ted, so we could hear, from his point of view, what it was like as an outsider, on the inside of the red circle.

Traditional education approaches are not preparing children for the world of work, argues guest Ted Dintersmith. Ted is a venture capitalist and the Executive Producer of the “Most Likely to Succeed” documentary, co-author of the book by the same name. Show hosts Todd and Evan talk with Ted about how parents can help their children become more innovative and creative. They also discuss skills that are necessary to succeed in the jobs of the 21st century. You can learn more about the work of Dr. Dintersmith at www.mltsfilm.org, and by following him at @dintersmith.

Doris discusses the state of the American educational system with acclaimed film maker and author, Ted Dintersmith. The educational reformers discuss why we should want our children to ask the hard questions about school instead of accepting a system that rewards memorization and formulaic answers.

Drew Perkins talks with Ted Dintersmith, the producer of Most Likely to Succeed, about the film and book and why we need to innovate our current school model.