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Amar Kumar

Works at KaiPod Learning and shared insights around sustainability.

Top 5 podcasts with Amar Kumar

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Feb 6, 2025 • 38min

Amar Kumar, CEO of KaiPod: 70 Microschools and Growing 

Amar Kumar, Founder and CEO of KaiPod, leads a network of 70 innovative microschools. In this engaging conversation, he delves into what distinguishes KaiPod from traditional education, including its unique culture and intentional learning environments. Amar reveals how they evaluate the effectiveness of microschools through data-driven assessments. He also discusses empowering educators and adapting teaching to meet community needs. Plus, the role of education savings accounts in supporting microschools sparks an intriguing debate!
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May 4, 2025 • 40min

Rethinking Education for a New Era: New School Models

Amar Kumar, CEO of KaiPod Learning, discusses the shift toward personalized education and the rise of school choice. MacKenzie Price, Co-Founder of 2 Hour Learning, highlights the necessity of student motivation. Joshua Dahn, Co-founder of Synthesis, emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving in online platforms. Julie Young of Julie Young Education shares insights on the evolution and potential pitfalls of online learning. Together, they explore innovative educational models that prioritize flexibility and adaptability, reshaping the future of K-12 education.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 18min

Amar Kumar: A New Era of Personalized Education

Amar Kumar, Founder of KaiPod Learning, discusses his journey from India to America for education, the impact of the pandemic on education, the role of micro schools, ESAs, and the shift towards personalized education. Topics include the challenges of online education, redefining education through micro schools, and empowering educators and parents to start innovative schools.
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May 28, 2025 • 22min

Voices of Small Schools Podcast: Sustainability

Amar Kumar works at KaiPod Learning, focusing on innovative approaches to education. He shares compelling insights on the sustainability of microschools, emphasizing financial strategies that integrate tuition setting and community partnerships. The discussion unveils the challenges leaders face, such as ensuring educational equity and planning for succession. Kumar highlights how microschools are redefining success by marrying passion with practical financial planning, paving the way for impactful learning environments tailored to diverse communities.
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Oct 2, 2024 • 36min

Voices of Small Schools Podcast: Scalability

Desiree Corbin from Mindsprout Montessori, Tiffany Blasingame of Ferguson School, Kenesha Skaggs from SOAR Academy, and other educators explore the exciting world of microschools. They discuss scaling challenges and opportunities, emphasizing community-based, personalized learning. The guests share innovative models and success stories, comparing decentralized and centralized approaches to growth. They highlight how student voices and feedback enhance educational practices and the vital role of community in supporting these transformative educational experiences.

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