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This episode features a conversation with Stephanie Malia Krauss, author of the youth development-focused books Making It and her most recent release Whole Child, Whole Life. Stephanie has broad experience as an educator, school leader, youth worker, researcher, writer, and advocate. Having had a challenging educational experience herself as a young person, including dropping out of school after the eighth grade, Stephanie works to help adults who educate, develop and care for adolescents to better understand the array of factors that drive their growth and behavior so that adults can best prepare and support them along their developmental journey.In part one of our conversation, Stephanie and Jason talk about her motivations for writing her book, her approach to capturing and translating the volumes of research on adolescent learning and development in an accessible way for all readers while keeping true to the rigor of the research, and how youth are nestled within demographic and determinant profiles that help define who they are and can help adults best understand and support them.In part two, they talk about the meat of the book, namely the ten practices that adults do for kids to help them thrive, importantly starting with mental health, and including such factors as embracing culture and identities, nurturing social health through relationships and nudging social wealth through community support. They also talk about the centrality of belonging and what thriving actually looks like when you see it. And we learn about what Stephanie is doing now to get this knowledge out to those who need it.Additional Readings and ResourcesStephanie Malia KraussWholechildwholelife.comWhole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids Live, Learn, and ThriveMaking It: What Today's Kids Need for Tomorrow's WorldTeach for AmericaOpportunity YouthForum for Youth InvestmentJobs for the Future Social and emotional learningEpisode 1: Lessons with Dr. Joanna Lee WilliamsSearch Institute CERES Institute for Children and YouthProfessor Jonathan Zaff

Lydia Breiseth is Director of Colorín Colorado, the nation's leading website for educators and families of English language learners, which is based at PBS station in Washington, DC and reaches more than 3 million unique visitors a year. In this role, she manages content development, multimedia production, and outreach. She also manages collaboration with Colorín Colorado's founding partner, the American Federation of Teachers, as well as with the National Education Association. Ms. Breiseth has presented at numerous national conferences and published articles and blog posts on a variety of topics on behalf of Colorín Colorado, and she wrote the foreword to Corwin's bestselling publication, Unlocking English Learners' Potential: Making Content Accessible.  She also won a Michigan Emmy Award for Colorín Colorado's documentary about two sister schools in Dearborn, Michigan, You Are Welcome Here: Supporting the Social and Emotional Health of Newcomer Immigrants. A graduate of Cornell University, Ms. Breiseth spent a year in Ecuador teaching English to graduate students with the educational exchange program WorldTeach. She lives in Arlington, VA with her husband and daughter.

As a true risk-taker, Becky spent most of her twenties and early thirties in China. By living in four different cities and three different provinces, she uncovered her true self sharing, “Continually moving teaches you a lot about yourself - for better or worse. But with each one I was able to fine tune, to hone, what was important to me in a career, in a living environment and even regarding the people I want to work with” Becky opens up about the vulnerability and fear that can be experienced by all when forced into uncomfortable situations that ultimately help you to discover who you really are.Rebecca “Becky” Nelson is the Assistant Director of International Recruitment and Admissions for Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD. She is professionally fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Her most recent experience was as an English Foreign Language teacher for Weilanhaian Kindergarten, attached to Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, Beijing Normal University. Becky had held multiple international positions leading to a rich, diverse background. She was Account Manager/Trainer for Sino Associates in Shenzhen, and Client Executive for Burson-Marsteller in Shanghai. Additionally she was an Operations Manager for Dianhuo International Education Consulting, Changsha, Hunan Province and for Guangcheng International Education, People’s Republic of China. She served as an Assistant Field Director and Volunteer Oral English Teacher for WorldTeach, Changsha and Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province People’s Republic of China.Becky has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augustana University, South Dakota, 3 summers of Intensive Immersion College course from Beloit College, Wisconsin and completion of Critical Foreign Language Programs for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Mandarin Chinese from Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

When we think about the magnitude of global emissions and the scale of the decarbonisation challenge, it is easy to feel that our individual actions are inconsequential. In this episode, we talk to Brett Jenks, President and CEO of the conservation organisation Rare, to look at the crucial role of behaviour change in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Brett tells us about the practical insights Rare has gleaned on how to facilitate behaviour change– and talks us through a recent report by Rare which found that 30 key carbon dioxide reduction solutions –as outlined in Project Drawdown — depend on behaviour change, altogether amounting to one third of the reductions in greenhouse gas emissions modelled. While different solutions are applicable to different parts of the world, it is clear that behaviour change is crucial. As Brett puts it: “socially we need to change our lifestyles faster than our climate is changing or we're no longer going to be in control”. With over twenty years' experience in harnessing behaviour change for conservation and sustainability efforts, Brett stresses that typical strategies revolving around logic and hard facts are broken and rarely go beyond creating a small but committed constituency. Instead, creating climate smart behaviour is dependent on emotional appeals, social incentives and choice architecture, approaches found in nudge theory. Drawing parallels with the societal changes that have occurred in much of the western world around attitudes to racism, homophobia and sexism, Brett points out that rapid changes in societal norms are possible. Drawing on Everett Rodgers' theory of the diffusion of innovation he explains how change happens and emphasises the importance of early adopters in making change visible and desirable. In particular, he points to a growing acceptance for plant-rich diets and the rise of Tesla as examples of climate smart behaviours that are starting to move towards an early majority. Brett also emphasises the importance of building momentum around behaviour change in order to encourage policy shift. He notes that advocacy work by organisations tends to overemphasise the importance of politicians at the expense of social movements, which are often what drive policy change. He also points to how shifting consumer preferences, particularly among eco-conscious millennials are encouraging the market to react accordingly. He also points out that much of this is being facilitated by the radical transparency provided by new technologies, such as blockchain, which are empowering consumers and may eventually allow us to see our carbon footprints as accurately and readily as we see our bank balances. Brett Jenks is the President and CEO of Rare, a global conservation organization whose mission is to inspire change so people and nature thrive. Rare's work stems from the belief that the root causes of environmental dangers stem from human behaviour and draws on marketing techniques and technical interventions to equip people in biologically diverse areas with the tools and motivation to protect their natural resources. Under Brett's leadership the organisation has grown substantially so that it now operates in 56 countries and has reached over ten million people. He has written for The New York Times, Huffington Post, the Stanford Social Innovation Review and other publications. He is a Catto Fellow, Braddock Scholar, and McNulty Prize laureate at the Aspen Institute and serves on the Closed Loop Fund investment committee and Rare's board of directors. Prior to Rare, Brett was a journalist and filmmaker, and he served as the Costa Rica Field Coordinator for WorldTeach, a non-profit based at Harvard's Center for International Development. You can find out more about the report Climate Change Needs Behavior Change: Making the Case for Behavioral Solutions to Reduce Global Warming here. This is an edited version of an interview for the Drawdown Agenda podcast. The post Episode 64: The importance of behaviour change to reduce CO2. Interview with CEO of Rare, Brett Jenks appeared first on The Sustainability Agenda.

International ministry leader and award-winning author Bruce Wilkinson founded TEN as the culmination of four decades of proven global ministry and training ‘best practices’. He has given keynote addresses at major national and international events with stadium audiences of 80,000 or more. Bruce’s breakout book, The Prayer of Jabez, was the fastest-selling book in history with worldwide sales exceeding 20 million. He has written more than 60 books that have been translated into 30 languages, including several books that reached the number one spot on the bestseller lists of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. He built the largest religious seminar organization in the world, Walk Thru the Bible. He's trained 100,000 professional teachers in Teaching for Life Change, and launched and led the global initiative WorldTeach which recruited and trained more than 30,000 indigenous leaders in 83 nations to conduct life skills courses. He also chaired CoMission, a movement in which 87 national organizations joined together to train Russian teachers on ethics and teaching methodologies. Bruce founded TEN because he believes that “nothing is more strategic to fulfilling the Great Commission than the training of millions of pastors and church leaders who cannot access or afford traditional academic institutions.” Key Takeaways: [1:37] If there are instances where we shouldn't forgive [4:14] If forgiveness even needs to involve the person being forgiven [5:50] How hard it is to forgive yourself [9:11] The process of forgiving yourself [10:43] The one question that will tell you if you're experiencing unforgiveness [13:49] Where forgiveness occurs [18:01] The history of Teach Every Nation Websites Mentioned: www.teacheverynation.org

Nedgine Paul is the co-founder & CEO of Anseye Pou Ayiti (Teach For Haiti), works to raise education outcomes in rural Haiti by promoting teacher excellence and student success. Nedgine's previous roles at Achievement First, the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, and WorldTeach included opportunities to manage recruitment, staff orientation, tutoring, and governance duties, as well as the development of a school principal residency program. Nedgine also worked with Partners In Health to manage onboarding, benefits, and workforce planning for the organization’s transnational teams. She has conducted teacher training seminars and extensive research about the historical, cultural, and socioeconomic factors contributing to Haiti’s school system and in 2014, she was named among the top global social innovators by Echoing Green.

Ambassador Mark Green is President & CEO of the Initiative for Global Development (IGD), a nonprofit organization that engages corporate leaders to reduce poverty through business growth and investment in Africa. A recognized leader in the foreign policy and business communities, Green served as the U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania from mid-2007 to early 2009. While there he led a mission of more than 350 Americans and Tanzanians and was ultimately responsible for some of the world's largest U.S.-led development programs. Prior to serving as U.S. Ambassador, Green served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he helped craft key policy initiatives including the Millennium Challenge Act and President Bush's history-making AIDS program. Most recently, he served as Senior Director at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, a network of 400 businesses, NGOs, policy experts, and other leaders supporting a smart power approach to American foreign policy. Ambassador Green serves on the Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), having been appointed to that post by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate in 2010. He also serves on the Center for Strategic and International Studies Executive Council on Development and co-chairs the Consensus for Development Reform, a coalition of policy and business leaders devising new principles for making development policy more effective and growth-oriented. Alongside many other activities, Green is a Board Member of WorldTeach and serves on the Former Members of Congress Association Diplomatic Advisory Council and the Council on Foreign Relations. Ambassador Green holds an honorary Doctor of Science Degree from Georgetown University's School of Nursing and Health Studies, a JD from the University of Wisconsin Law School, and a BA from the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire.

1. Yaco – Welcome to Costa Rica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rquFXtjYbbU 2. Don Omar – Danza Kuduro http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zp1TbLFPp8 3. Percance – Gira el Mundo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLZj5LvnxA4 4. Juan Luis Guerra – Las Avespas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8v1EKFD5rE 5. Azul Plata – Mala Paga http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XNh5_f58mA www.worldteach.org Experienced something great during your trip with WorldTeach? Want to talk about it? Contact us for a chance to be featured in an upcoming show. Email us at publicity@worldteach.

This week's Sound of WorldTeach dives into the musical tastes of Namibia. This episode features five songs. 1. Xandehla - Biblos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL_6UPB2eos 2. Chop My Money - P Square http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZslcTuKYeDk 3. Dirty Kandeshi - PDK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_fDYv60zhE 4. Seelima - Gazza http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guHKuSsO19A 5. Wumwe Otati Kalako - Mushe feat. Tequila http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNCylGzfQh0 www.worldteach.org

Hear from our Marketing & Admissions Director Thanh Nguyen as she interviews Field Director Laura Sundblad about an amazing program that is about to begin in many Marshallese schools. www.worldteach.org

Thailand Field Director Haley Boone gives us a glimpse into Thailand's musical landscape. Listen in to learn what Haley, our volunteers, and students have on their playlists! www.worldteach.org

An interview with Bobby Schmitz (AmSam 2009) and Eric Nippoldt (AmSam 2010) in which they discuss their experiences as a football coach in American Samoa. www.worldteach.org

We briefly describe our mission statement, along with introducing the WorldTeach HQ faculty. You learn about what WorldTeach means to us. Email us with any questions, concerns or suggestions at: info@worldteach.org www.worldteach.org

Episode One Track list: 1. Stereo Love (Molella Remix) - Edward Maya feat. Mia Martina (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Sk8hxQWD_M) 2. Una Vaina Loca - Fuego ft. El Potro Alvarez (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo1_3ozxgjc) 3. Ai Se Eu Te Pego! - Michel Telo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcm55lU9knw) 4. Que No Me Faltes Tu - Diablitos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYFQamJbvhE) 5. Vuelve Llamarme - Tierra Canela (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_4NCwBFDq4) www.worldteach.org

Click here for the RADIO LINKSClick here for People to People FundraisingClick here for tedhart.comClick to Promote Your Service or Organization On This Show He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT: Kendall Webb, Founder and Executive Director @ JustGive.org As a Harvard undergraduate, Kendall helped launch the WorldTeach program. After stints with Goldman Sachs and the World Bank, she served in Uganda as a volunteer. Upon her return to the United States, she worked on the founding team of More.com, one of the early-stage Internet websites, where she realized that the Internet could revolutionize charitable giving. Kendall has been a thought leader in Internet giving for more than a decade, offering strategic advice to organizations and companies that are incorporating charitable giving programs.  

He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT: Kendall Webb, Founder and Executive Director @ JustGive.org As a Harvard undergraduate, Kendall helped launch the WorldTeach program. After stints with Goldman Sachs and the World Bank, she served in Uganda as a volunteer. Upon her return to the United States, she worked on the founding team of More.com, one of the early-stage Internet websites, where she realized that the Internet could revolutionize charitable giving. Kendall has been a thought leader in Internet giving for more than a decade, offering strategic advice to organizations and companies that are incorporating charitable giving programs.