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Aug 9, 2021 • 56min

215: Illuminated Life School with Heidi DeCoux

Heidi DeCoux is a serial entrepreneur that has built four businesses to high-six figure status and sold two of them, has appeared in magazines and websites like Forbes, is the author of an Amazon best-selling book on marketing, and president of the Palmas Del Mar chapter of Uncommon Entrepreneurs.She’s a marketing maven and an investor, but her real passion, the thing that keeps her up at night, is her commitment to revolutionize the public school system through the non-profit organization that she and her husband founded, Illuminated Life School.The MissionThe Illuminated Life School Network cultivates a loving community where diverse young people develop their unique genius, forge compassionate connections to others and master 22nd century skills, equipping them to thrive with meaning and purpose throughout their lives.Physical Schools With a Virtual PresenceThe Illuminated Life School Network serves students from birth to graduation in physical schools with a virtual presence. Students have the option to move between a physical school and an online academy, as meets their needs. Follow the links for more information on attending, opening, or converting your school to the Illuminated Life School model of education.Their ValuesLoving Community | We cultivate a loving, nurturing and nourishing community where all students and families are welcomed and supported, and where our students learn to engage respectfully and generously with each other and the world, developing a spirit of responsibility and commitment to service.Identity | Our students develop a strong sense of identity, built on the richness of their racial and cultural history and traditions, which fosters in our students the confidence and resilience to fully express their unique genius.22nd Century Skills | Our students are empowered to forge the future through mastery of the world’s most in-demand skills, including emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, racial consciousness, servant-leadership and more.Rigorous Inquiry | Our students develop the ability to identify and analyze complex issues and to research and design compelling solutions, a process which will prepare them for excellence in higher learning and every profession (from Entrepreneur, to plumber, to neurosurgeon, to artist, to stay-at-home dad, to President).Racial Justice | Our students become anti-racist leaders who dismantle systems of oppression and realize racial justice throughout the world. Our schools are anti-racist organizations eradicating institutional racism in education, working in solidarity towards the liberation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.Their GraduatesAre prepared for jobs that don’t yet existBelieve and engage in anti-racist leadership to disrupt inequitiesBuild healthy relationships and healthy communitiesCare for their own mental, emotional and physical well-beingCommunicate and problem-solve with easeEmbrace their unique genius and know how to leverage their strengthsAre emotionally intelligent and have strong critical thinking skillsExperience financial abundance by knowing how to make, save, protect, spend, borrow, leverage and invest moneyLaunch extraordinary businessesProtect our planetSet and achieve goalsSolve our world’s greatest challenges WebsiteIlluminatedLifeSchool.orgSocial Media Informationwww.instagram.com/illuminatedlifeschool/www.facebook.com/IlluminatedLifeSchoolResources MentionedEssentialism - Greg McKeownEffortless - Greg McKeownWe Should All Be Millionaires - Rachel Rodgers TEFOS, or The Executive Function Online Summit is a heart-centered, 3-day Immersion Weekend, Fri-Sun 20-22 Aug , join 23 experts who "get" your outside-the-box child. For more information and to sign up for FREE please click http://educationonfire.com/tefos2021Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal 
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Aug 2, 2021 • 39min

214: Your 3 Eyes with Dr. Megan Sweet

Dr. Megan Sweet is an author, speaker, and systems-thinker who has been in education for more than twenty-five years. Through her extensive experience leading personal and system-wide change, Megan has come to believe that when we approach our challenges from the inside-out, by building a supportive and heart-centered connection with ourselves first, we have the confidence and resilience to tackle the important work of transforming our lives and communities.The 3 Eyes support us to see our lives, our thoughts, and our experiences more clearly.When we use them in school, they help us to understand our context in more depth. Megan's PhilosophyI believe that the most powerful forces for innovation in our schools are the people--educators, students, and families. I KNOW true change is possible if we invest in our educators and school communities and then get out of their way. Websitehttps://www.your3eyes.com/ Social Media Informationwww.facebook.com/Your3Eyeswww.instagram.com/your3eyes/www.linkedin.com/in/drmeganruthsweet/twitter.com/Your3EyesShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal 
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Jul 26, 2021 • 54min

213: Educational travel with Garrett & Mandi Oler

Garrett & Mandi Oler discuss how travel and enrolling their children into a bilingual school has enhanced their educational experiences, confidence and world citizenship.Garrett & Mandi are a married couple that love to help people travel abundantly - and affordably - with their families. They cringe every time they hear parents say that travel is a luxury only for the “lucky,” and are on a mission to change that mindset.We discuss:Making friends abroadLearning in a foreign languageWhole family trip planningThe skills learned from foreign travelKnow what you want to experience in tripKnow the cost of a tripThrough their online course, Frequent Traveler Academy, they significantly shorten the learning curve and effectively cut through the clutter of rewards programs, frequent flier status and budgeting tactics so that students know what to immediately focus on to give them the best results (including free travel).Between them and their students, they have amassed over two million credit card points, flown over 500,000 miles and visited 10 different countries - all using the simple strategies that they figured out by trial and error.Garret and Mandi live in Utah with their two sons, who love to join them on their adventures - and even planned a few of their own!Websitehttps://connectedfamilytravel.comTo get the 'Letting the Kids Take Over!' FREE guide to help plan your family trip.https://connectedfamilytravel.com/kidplanSocial Media Informationhttps://m.facebook.com/connectedfamilytravelhttps://www.instagram.com/connectedfamilytravel/Resources mentionedIshmael - Daniel QuinnBeyond Good and Evil - Friedrich NietzscheShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal
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Jul 19, 2021 • 49min

212: Reading, Writing and Spelling with Jane Considine

Jane Considine is an Education Consultant who energises and inspires thousands of teachers every year, helping them to transform the teaching of reading, writing and spelling in the primary education phase. Jane’s research-informed and evidence-based systems provide structures for success, enabling teachers to continually deliver outstanding results.Jane has authored two best-selling books, Hooked On Books and The Write Stuff, that have sold thousands of copies all over the world. Jane’s books outline her clear and systemic approaches to the teaching of reading and writing. This June, Jane will be releasing her next publications, a series of spelling systems. Like her books on the teaching of reading and writing, The Spelling Book - Transforming the Teaching of Spelling will revolutionise the way spelling is taught in the classroom.Jane is a popular presenter, training thousands of teachers every year across the world. Having amassed almost 1 million views on YouTube, Jane adapted to the difficult climate of 2020 and took her CPD online, providing a much-needed lifeline to teachers and parents during the national lockdown. Anybody who has witnessed Jane in action finds the experience hard to forget.Now in her 25th year in the education profession, Jane’s incredible knowledge and expertise provide a solid framework for teachers, enabling her to support, enrich and sharpen the teaching of reading, writing and spelling. Jane’s Live Lessons have helped thousands of teachers and parents in lockdown, offering children fun and easy-to-follow writing exercises to gain confidence with written English.Websitehttps://www.thetrainingspace.co.uk/https://www.janeconsidine.com/Social Media Information@janeconsidine (Twitter)@TrainingSpace (Twitter)Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal
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Jul 12, 2021 • 24min

211: Superheroes of Science with Katy Alexander

Superheroes of science set to come to life in new comic book from The RemarkablzA new comic book is turning real-life science heroes into superheroes, bringing diverse pioneers of science and engineering to a new generation of young readers in an exciting and engaging format. The Remarkablz is the brainchild of London-based illustrator and game designer Katy Alexander, bringing the stories of scientists and engineers – particularly women, individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities – to life for children aged 6-12.Radioactive Fallout: Katsuko’s Story reimagines the life and accomplishments of Japanese biochemist Dr Katsuko Saruhashi, known for revealing the spread and impact of radioactive fallout from atomic tests in the Pacific, helping bring an end to above-ground nuclear testing. The comic book traces the amazing adventures of young Katsuko as she gains her superpowers, battles supervillains and discovers her passion for science.Created for children aged 6-12, and produced with dyslexia-friendly fonts, the new comic is designed to inspire, educate and excite young readers, with 24 pages of exciting artwork and storytelling backed up with engaging educational activities and a full biography of Katsuko.The Remarkablz is a small family-run business set up to help combat the lack of diversity in games and books. Building on the success of its Top Quarkz card game, The Remarkablz is partnering with educational comic specialists Dekko Comics and artist Fernando Corrales Linares to raise £7,500 through a new Kickstarter campaign to produce and print the full book.Creator of The Remarkablz, Katy Alexander, said:“I am in awe of Dr Katsuko Saruhashi's scientific discoveries, incredible life and positive impact on our world. Radioactive Fallout reimagines Katsuko’s life as a young girl, how she gains her superpowers and comes to join The Remarkablz as one of our science superheroes. I'm excited about blending her real-life story with imagined superhero adventures. The comic book creates an engaging educational tool for parents and teachers wanting to share the huge achievements of diverse scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the world in which we live. Our Kickstarter campaign will help us to produce and print an amazing 24-page comic book full of fun and fast-paced adventure for young readers, interweaving Katsuko’s real-story with superhero fantasy.”The Kickstarter campaign will reward supporters with copies of Radioactive Fallout and more depending on their level of support, including science superhero posters, stickers, colouring sheets, The Remarkablz: Black Hole card game and The Remarkablz: Top Quarkz card game.Through her games and books, Katy Alexander explores the importance of diversity in science through the power of storytelling and play. “I created The Remarkablz to inspire the next generation of science superheroes. Positive and diverse role models shape attitudes, ignite aspirations and transform lives. When my daughter was three, she only ever saw depictions of male astronauts and questioned whether she, as a girl, could go to space. As a person with dyslexia, I grew up with no dyslexic role models, and the impact this had on the choices I made and how I saw my place in the world was enormous. I didn't want the same for her. I developed The Remarkablz to find role models that my daughter, nieces and nephews could relate to. The people who create rockets, travel through space, discover comets, stop above-ground nuclear testing, are - to me - superhuman, so I turned them into actual superheroes where their real-life superpowers can be celebrated.”The Kickstarter campaign for Radioactive Fallout: Katsuko’s Story is live now for supporters to get behind: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katy-alexander/radioactive-falloutWebsitehttps://www.theremarkablz.com/Social Media Informationhttps://twitter.com/TheRemarkablzhttps://www.instagram.com/theremarkablz/https://www.facebook.com/TheRemarkablz/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal
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Jul 5, 2021 • 44min

210: The Resilience Project with David Gumbrell

Recruitment, Retention and Resilience are intertwined and have become the new Three Rs. If we accept that Recruitment is hard, then Retention becomes that much more important. If Retention is hard, then Resilience becomes the key. Put simply, we need to start more conversations in school about well-being and Resilience. Luckily, The Resilience Project can do just that and can provide you with multiple ways to start this vital dialogue.David Gumbrell is an author and speaker on resilience and well-being. He has been a teacher in Surrey for over 20 years, in five different schools across the county. He has worked his way up from NQT to Headship, holding positions of responsibility, including NQT mentoring, along the way. Throughout his career, he always endeavoured to develop a team, to nurture an individual teacher’s career and to protect the well-being of children and staff. The Resilience Project is a natural progression to this and David now offers you a diverse range of opportunities to get a conversation on resilience started in your school or context. Websitewww.theresilience-project.co.ukSocial MediaTwitter @AuribinsResources MentionedChimp ParadoxShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal
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Jun 28, 2021 • 37min

209: Nurture Resilience, Empathy & Global Citizenship with Lyfta

Lyfta is an award-winning immersive learning platform where teachers can easily build or curate powerful, interactive and curriculum-aligned lessons that bring learning to life.Lyfta helps educators to engage and inspire digitally-native children and young people; foster critical skills and values for navigating our changing world; and broaden horizons by giving children and young people opportunities to see beyond their everyday realities.Lyfta offers a series of immersive learning environments called storyworlds, where students can explore real life human stories through stunning 360° environments, high quality films and digital content.The interactivity and immersive nature of the content, the powerful human stories, and the carefully designed tasks and activities, combine to create truly unique, compelling and impactful learning experiences.Serdar Ferit Co-CEO and Co-Founder is a filmmaker, digital experience designer, and teacher who has won numerous awards and worked in over 20 countries on film, new media and education projects. As an early adopter of 360 degree storytelling and Virtual Reality (VR), in 2010 Serdar learned how to take and construct 360 degree film and images and has been working on immersive stories using this medium ever since. Websitehttps://www.lyfta.com/Webinar training https://www.lyfta.com/traininghttps://www.lyfta.com/blog-storage/values-through-sportSocial Mediatwitter.com/LyftaEdLeanne Millingen is a year 4 teacher at Manor Park Primary, part of the LEO Academy Trust.Leanne explains the numerous ways she uses Lyfta with her school and LEO Trust. This ranges from immersive themed activities to the ongoing nurturing of the global citizens of tomorrow.twitter.com/ManorParkSchSM1twitter.com/LEOacademiesShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal
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Jun 21, 2021 • 32min

208: Digital Strategy for Schools with Al Kingsley

Al has spent the last 30 years in the EdTech space and 20 of those as a school trustee and governor.He is Group CEO of NetSupport Ltd, an internationally acclaimed EdTech vendor, and has lived and worked in both the UK and US. He is Chair of 2 Academy Trusts and Chair of an alternative provision Academy, all in the East of England.Alongside these roles, Al also sits on the Regional Schools Commissioner’s Head Teachers board for the East of England and North-East London and is an independent Chair of the county’s SEND board.As a firm supporter of lifelong learning, he is also a regional Apprenticeship Ambassador and Chair of the Employment & Skills board for his region’s combined authority.An active writer about all things EdTech, Al is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and sits on the advisory council for the Foundation for Education Development.As schools around the country continue to grapple with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, all eyes are on the education sector as yet another cohort of children risks being left behind due to learning loss. With some form of blended learning set to stay in place for the foreseeable future even after the vaccination programme concludes, Al discusses what role EdTech might play in addressing these issues going forward – specifically the shifting role played by teachers in an increasingly digital world, and how we can best equip our educators with the tools they need to navigate the ‘new normal’.NetSupport recently announced the launch of classroom.cloud, an enhanced international, cloud-based classroom management and teaching platform, which will help improve teacher workloads, wellbeing and student engagement. Classroom.cloud enables teachers and learners to move seamlessly between in-class and remote schooling, having been developed in partnership with teachers and education professionals across the globe – ensuring it is designed to specifically fit the various needs of teachers and students.Websitewww.netsupportsoftware.com orclassroom.cloudSocial Medial Information@AlKingsley_Edu@NetSupportGroup@classroomcloud_Resource MentionedMy Secret #EdTech Diary Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal
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Jun 14, 2021 • 41min

207: 5 Wellbeing principles with Maria Brosnan

Maria Brosnan is an educational leadership and wellbeing specialist, author, coach, speaker.Over a 30-year period, Maria has worked in a variety of wellbeing capacities; from counselling end-stage cancer patients to whole school wellbeing training.She created Pursuit Wellbeing as a platform to offer information, inspiration and support to promote the wellbeing of teachers, leaders and all school staff.She hosts the podcast ‘Pursuit of Wellbeing’, and is author of the book ‘Pursuit of Sleep’ for teachers.Maria takes us through 5 wellbeing principles:Small everyday choices matterWellbeing requires actionYour wellbeing is your responsibilityWellbeing is journeyYour wellbeing affects othersTo get a FREE pass to Maria's Instant Calm session please visit https://pursuitwellbeing.com/instant-calm-free-pass/Websitepursuitwellbeing.com/Social Media InformationTwitter @MariaBrosnanLinkedIn - Maria BrosnanInstagram - @pursuitwellbeingResources MentionedThe Untethered Soul - Michael A. SingerShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. Get a FREE e-copy of their professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal
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Jun 7, 2021 • 48min

206: Independent Thinking with Ian Gilbert

Mark Taylor chats to Ian Gilbert, a patron of National Association for Primary Education.Since founding Independent Thinking in 1994, Ian has built a global reputation as an educational thinker, innovator, entrepreneur, speaker and award-winning editor and writer. He was listed by the IB magazine as one of their top 15 ‘educational visionaries’.Never happier than when he is making children’s brains hurt, he has a unique first-hand perspective on the world of education having lived and worked in schools and universities in the UK, the Middle East, South America and Asia.He is now sharing his time between Rotterdam, where his wife is an international school principal, and their home in the middle of nowhere deep in West Wales.He wasn’t always interested in exotic foreign travel and meeting interesting people from different countries, as he started off his educational career teaching French in Northampton. He didn’t really want to be a French teacher and, while you would think not wanting to teach French to people who didn’t want to learn it might be a match made in heaven, it was only ever really a stepping stone. His main ambition was to work with young people in the areas that most fascinated him then and in which he has become such an important figure today – thinking, learning, motivation, creativity and helping all members of the school community be the best they can be.Through his many books including the ever-popular Thunks collection, his ongoing classroom work with children and young people, his keynotes and workshops at conferences around the world and his continuous work with teachers and leaders in schools, Ian has shown a whole generation of educators that there is always another way.Following a chance meeting in the staff room, Ian was encouraged to set up Independent Thinking in 1994 and, since then, has built up a unique educational organisation that acts as a platform for some of the UK’s leading innovative educators and school leaders as well as serving as a ‘lighthouse’ for so many practitioners who might otherwise fall prey to the idea that silence is respect, obedience is behaviour, grades measure education and teaching and learning are the same thing.Websitewww.independentthinking.co.ukSocial Media Information@ITLWorldwide on Twitterindependentthinkingworldwide on InstagramYou can listen to all NAPE podcasts on their website nape.org.uk/nape-podcast or any podcast platform. Links available here https://nationalassociationforprimaryeducation.captivate.fm/listenFor everything Education on Fire please visit www.educationonfire.com/

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