The Homebrew School Builder's Club You Can't Design Student-Led Without The Students, with Chad Carlson from One Stone School
Summary
In this episode of the School Builders Podcast, host Andreas Marinopoulos speaks with Chad Carlson, CEO of Idea 51 and a leader in innovative education. They discuss the unique student-led learning model at One Stone, the challenges and strategies of school transformation, and the importance of real-world connections in education. The conversation also delves into assessment models, the significance of trust in learning environments, and the collaborative efforts to support other schools in their educational journeys.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the School Builders Podcast
04:47 The Evolution of One Stone School
04:56 Core Pillars of One Stone's Educational Model
12:28 Scaffolding and Student Agency in Learning
16:59 The Growth Transcript and Assessment Model
24:28 Empowering Student Learning Through Dynamic Assessment
28:26 Relevance in Education: Connecting Learning to Real Life
34:29 Experiential Learning: The Role of Real-World Contexts
41:36 Leading Change: Observing and Understanding School Culture
47:49 Continuous Improvement: The Journey of Personalized Learning
Key Quotes from Chad Carlson:
- "You can’t design student-led for students. They have to be part of it, or else it’s not truly student-led."
- "We believe in failing forward—students need the space to make mistakes without penalty, so they can learn, iterate, and grow."
- "The real world is our classroom. When you’re tackling real-world problems, all the key learning elements are naturally there."
- "We’re process-driven, not content-driven. Our students learn through inquiry and real-world problem-solving, not through memorizing a textbook."
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