The education system is broken and many young people are disillusioned with school. However, it is still an important part of our children's future. So, how do we support them to be creative, inspired and passionate about learning so they can fulfil their potential?School is important because you need qualifications to access higher education and jobs. BUT, it is only part of the learning tapestry.Some other key areas that support learning and growth include understanding: - Mentorship- Masterminds- Empathy, Kindness & Gratitude- Being of service to people- Communities- Expert advice- Recommended resources- Online learning- Your family & friendsAs I watched our 3 children progress through school, I wanted to help change the dialogue about the essence of learning. I created the Education on Fire Podcast  and started interviewing people about their educational experience, what important advice they had been given, what advice they would give their younger self, and what resources had opened their eyes to a world of possibilities.The stories of how these people are living life on their terms is fascinating. There seem to be common threads based around being yourself and following your passion and intuition, alongside an awareness of how to utilise the key areas of understanding mentioned above.I have now interviewed over 250 people on my podcast, and I would like to compile some of these stories and the wealth of information shared, to create a book for children aged 11+.I believe it has the power to change lives and children's perspective about learning. I want to demonstrate that we all have more control of our lives than we think, and once we have this knowledge, the world is our oyster. So let us join together as parents and educators to give our children what they need to thrive, be happy, successful and self assured.Change the disillusionment to excitement, clarity and positive intention!To create this book I need to cover these costs:- Transcriptions - £2500- Editor - £3100- Designer - £1200- Formating - £1250- Media/marketing - £2750Total - £10,800TimelineI would like to start creating this book as soon as possible. I would like to make it available for teachers to give to their pupils as an end of year gift in July 2021.I believe this goal is achievable if I have all the funds in place by December 31st 2020. I wish more of this type of learning was taught in schools, and I believe in a child focused education. I believe in it so much that I am vice chair of National Association for Primary Education. The political wheels turn slowly however, and our children need support and encouragement NOW!  My StoryI was lucky enough to find my passion at an early age. I am now a professional percussionist and music educator, having attended Trinity College of Music, and had the opportunity to perform with many world class orchestras and organisations.  English National Ballet, Royal Shakespeare Company and Productions in London's West End to name just a few.I have experienced first hand how the 'learning tapestry' created opportunities for me, and showed me the next step to take in both my life and career. Examples of guest expertise to be included in the book.- Student Breakthrough Coaching - Kids Coding- Online music tuition- Power of Positive Transformation- Software entrepreneur- Executive Function- Mentoring- Selling/marketing- Yoga- Speed Reading and memory skills- Teachers & Educators- Authors- Speakers- Financial Education- Wellbeing & Mental HealthCase StudyPodcast Ep 123 Guest - Vondale Eugene Singleton Sr. was born on the Southside of Chicago. After overcoming the death of his mother due to crack-cocaine, an incarcerated father throughout high-school, and the negative influences of the Ida B. Wells Housing projects he beat the odds becoming a first-generation college student earning his Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education and his Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Therapy from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. Vondale is a teacher, educator and creator of  www.champsmentoring.com C.H.A.M.P.S. Male Mentoring Program is a ​​Mentor Illinois Gold Star Award Program based in Chicago, IL. We offer a culturally relevant approach to developing the mindsets of African-American and Latinx young men ages 12 and up. C.H.A.M.P.S. stand for Culturally Helping And Making Positive Success. We focus on the 3E's; Education, Empowerment, and Exposure. How did Vondale create his life given his experiences as a child?He credits his mentor, Steven Robertson as the person who invested sacrificially his time and resources to help him become the man he is today.The best advice Vondale was given was by his mentor - 'The same thing I did for you do the same for somebody else. Eg Pay it forwardWhat advice would he give his younger self?Not to allow the tragedies of your past to make your future seem unattainable.What resources would you recommend? The BibleBelieve to Achieve by Howard H White Eric Thomas – PodcastYou can listen to the whole podcast here. It explains how even given the most desperate of situations you can become anything you desire - a force for good. Working with a mentor, studying hard, immersing yourself in learning materials of all forms can change your life. But you need to understand the mindset, hear the life stories and commit to YOU. This is only the beginning. Imagine a world where children were not turned off from education, but constantly surprised and excited about what they could experience. Imagine a child's life being transformed by receiving this book when life seems unclear. Imagine a selection of resources from podcasts, YouTube videos, books and a community of people able to mentor, support and guide young people as they become adults. Every journey starts with the first step. So please join me in creating this book as the next step to support the next generation to fulfil their potential. 'Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.'William Butler YeatsPodcast Reviews''Education on Fire is an incredibly important podcast exploring the breadth of voices in the education space today. Enlightening, thought-provoking and expansive, Mark Taylor is a consummate host who brings the heart of the matter to the fore.'' - Jeanie Davies author of The Trust Revolution in Schools"Inspiring, Uplifting and PracticalI love this podcast- Mark does a brilliant job of gently challenging the education status quo, and in so doing he reveals some of the most innovative, creative and inspiring approaches to education." - Lisa Avery''Makes me a better mother -I'm not a teacher in traditional senses, but I am a mother of 2 children who I am called to raise and train up in this world. I'm a firm believer that I am also their teacher, but without knowledge/training would get frustrated trying to teach my kids. I came to this podcast to get help and to better teach my children and I've been seeing amazing results using these strategies. Thank you so much for making me a better mom, will continue to listen!'' - NoelbriannaTo donate and share please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/education-on-fire-book-fundraiser

Mark sets the scene for how Education on Fire is collating the inspiring content from three and a half years of podcasting to create a book for youngsters.Just one week before the GoFundMe page goes live Mark shares his thoughts and passion for the project and invites you to join him on this mission to support every child to be their best self.The stories, advice and resources shared on the podcast are gold. When it is put in context and explored one step at time children will have a clear idea of how schooling is only part of the tapestry to learning.The education system is broken and many young people are disillusioned with school. However it is still an important part of our children's future. So how do we support them to be creative, inspired and passionate about learning so they can fulfil their potential?School is important because you need qualifications to access higher education and jobs. BUT it is only part of the learning tapestry.Some other key areas that support learning and growth include understanding:- Mentorship- Masterminds- Empathy, Kindness & Gratitude- Being of service to people- Communities- Expert advice- Recommended resources- Online learning- Your family & friendsFind out more at www.educationonfire.com/book-launch/

Tana Macpherson-Smith founded ClearMinds Education in 2015 to combat the rise in mental health issues in children and teenagers. She has created an educational programme, Monkey Wisdom, which draws on her skills as a teacher, coach, storyteller and therapist to help children and adults alike, to easily understand how and why children are developing emotional and mental health issues that can last a lifetime.Monkey Wisdom teaches children and teenagers the power of their thoughts to hold them in pain and negativity and provides simple, highly effective tools to help them take control of their thinking, get a grip on their mind-monkeys and step out of their emotional issues and into bright futures.Tana has worked as a teacher and senior leader in secondary schools, as a boarding school housemistress, school governor, marketing director and creator of life-changing events for young people. She is also a Child, Adolescent and Parent Coach; a Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) trainer; a Psy-Tap, EFT and NLP Practitioner.Tana has herself experienced serious mental health illness. An unexpected breakdown in 2013 resulted in a six month spell in a London psychiatric hospital, ended her career as a teacher and led her to fulfilling what she now recognises as her true purpose: to prevent the development of emotional and mental health issues in children and thus reduce the impact of mental health illness on future adult generations.www.clearminds.org/our-missionResources MentionedThe Dalai Lama's CatInside OutShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. Get their FREE professional journal at nape.org.uk/journal

Pockets Change is a hybrid organization (s-corp and non-profit 501c3) working with K-12 and college communities across the country. They provide workshops, curriculum, and ongoing support where students, parents, and educators develop an understanding of their personal relationship with money, new ways of thinking and talking about money, and the skills to take action and advocate for themselves and others.It all happens through Hip Hop pedagogy, which focuses on understanding self-identity in relation to the whole. By connecting Hip Hop and Finance, we develop an understanding of ourselves and our relationship with money. We build financial habits that resonate with our personal identity. We discover how we process information and how to effectively communicate & collaborate. Pockets Change curriculum and programming empowers youth, their families, and their educators to see money as a tool and financial decision-making as a personal path that they can navigate.Together we are working to address systemic issues of educational equity and the racial wealth divide. Their program supports youth in taking agency in their personal financial decisions through peer conversations, unpacking systems, developing habits, identifying personal values, and advocating for what they want now and in the future. By starting with self-care and personal agency we build our individual capacity to take part in social justice efforts where youth-led problem solving and professional relationship building for social impact can happen. ANDREA FERRERO CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORAndrea Ferrero became an educator over a decade ago to be part of changing the world. Teaching on the Navajo and Hopi reservation where she grew up, Andrea saw how even the brightest students faltered when money moved from math class to practical application. Looking for tools to address issues of educational equity, Andrea stepped into the world of financial literacy and ed-tech.She brings over a decade of experience in teaching and learning, curriculum and program development, and community capacity building together to design award winning educational programs and digital products. Andrea holds a teaching credential in PreK-12th grade multiple subjects and two Master’s in Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction with Multicultural Contexts.Leading Pockets Change, Andrea works with schools, organizations, and businesses to make finance fun through innovative educational approaches and meaningful ed-tech tools. She has served as a delegate to the World Innovation Summit in Qatar, the ASCD Supervision and Curriculum Development Delegation in China, the Multi-Age Learning Institute in New Zealand, and the Mozilla Open Leaders in England. Andrea is also a board member of the California Jump$tart Coalition.She is always happy to share coffee and a conversation about changing the world through the development of financial capability.www.pocketschange.comSocial media@PocketsChangeResource mentionedSavage Inequities - Jonathan KozolShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom.https://nape.org.uk/

ABOUT NAIMISH GOHILNaimish is an award-winning entrepreneur and in 2018 was named one of the Edtech 50 - a group of individuals recognised as the best of the UK's edtech industry leaders. His passion and dedication to the education technology sector is also demonstrated by the range of industry talks and events he is invited to speak at, where he can be seen sharing his learnings and experiencesABOUT SATCHELSatchel began in the classroom, built by then Assistant Headteacher and now CEO, Naimish Gohil. Driven by the desire to reduce teacher workload and bring together teachers, students and parents Naimish started building tools that unlock teachers’ superpowers and unite all parties in the teaching & learning process. Today, over 1600 schools use Satchel products, with a third of all UK secondary schools using Satchel One to access flagship software, Show My Homework.Their team, based near the Olympic Park in London, are on a mission to help teachers and students realise their potential through the use of edtech software designed to meet their exact needs, solving a real problem, never replacing the skills and talent they already possess.www.teamsatchel.comTwitter - @Team_SatchelResources Mentioned How to win friends and influence people - Dale CarnegiePredictable Revenue Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom.https://nape.org.uk/

Teachers are some of the kindest, most altruistic and smartest people on the planet yet they create some of the most claustrophobic and toxic cultures within which to work. Not with the children, but with one another. Why is this? How is this? What are the impacts? And, crucially, how do we resolve it?I explore how to do this with author of The Trust Revolution in Schools - Jeanie Davies.Ofsted, accountability, funding, workload and societal difficulties have led to a response in many schools that is fear based, generating staff cultures that affect teacher wellbeing and are leading to large numbers leaving the profession. This impacts not only staff morale and wellbeing but also has a highly detrimental effect on teacher performance and the outcomes for pupils and students. This book examines what underpins these patterns and sets out a practical model for embedding a trust-based culture in all schools.Drawing together four key psychological concepts, the book explores what a trust-based culture looks like and the conditions that are needed for this to develop. It looks at the paradoxes that lie in how staff create harmonious and collaborative cultures and the practical steps that are needed to create a culture where staff that crave and give open, robust feedback are pro-active, learn from failure and have the ability to thrive through challenging questions.Providing a comprehensive blueprint for schools to follow, this is essential reading for school leaders and thinkers who want to create a rich, healthy environment where collaboration, creativity and excellence in teaching and learning can flourish.Jeanie Davies has worked in education for nearly two decades in the guise of teacher, school senior leader, coach and teacher trainer. She has run her own consultancy for the past six years, specialising in coaching, culture change, team building and school improvement, and promotes a trust-based approach to school leadership through coaching and bespoke school support.www.jeaniedavies.co.ukhttp://schoolgenie.co.uk/Twitter - @jeaniedeensLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-davies-55016424Resources Mentioned Factfulness - Hans RoslingPower of NowThe Executive Function Online SummitPrice increases Aug 25th @12pm PST.You can get still get an all access pass for $99 and save $100. Click my affiliate link here for this great offer.https://educationonfire–sethperler.thrivecart.com/tefos2020/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom.https://nape.org.uk/

Hans Appel has worked as a counselor in the Richland School District for the past 19 years and at Enterprise Middle School since it opened. He’s passionate about school culture, servant leadership, and kindness. In 2018, EMS was awarded the ASCD Whole Child Award for the State of Washington and the Global “Class Act Award” for creating a culture of excellence through kindness, service, and empathy. Additionally, they were selected as a finalist in the 2019 PBIS Film Festival and took top prize in the Community, Parents, and Staff category.Hans is the author of, Award Winning Culture: Building School-wide Intentionality and Action Through Character, Excellence, and Community.In 2018, Hans launched his own blog about School Culture and rolled out a student-led leadership podcast called Award Winning Culture: Hosted by Wildcat Nation, which can be subscribed, listened or reviewed on iTunes Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, PodBean, and Libsyn. In 2020, Hans Co-Created a 2nd Podcast: Award Winning Culture Podcast, to explore the secrets to creating life-changing learning environments rooted in JOY.Hans’ blogs have appeared on DisruptED TV magazine, CharacterStrong, Teach Better, and PBIS Rewards. He’s written social-emotional lessons for CharacterStrong. Furthermore, he has been featured on numerous educational podcasts speaking his brand of school culture into existence.He’s been a contributing writer on three educational books: Define Your WHY, Reflective Impact Journal and ALL IN: Taking a Gamble in Education.Hans believes that education at its highest level is about helping others discover and develop their JOY. And when we take the time to intentionally craft at award winning culture, we provide our students with the OPPORTUNITY to pursue joy.http://www.awardwinningculture.comTwitter: @HansNAppelInstagram: HansNAppelResource MentionedInfinite Game - Simon SinekParents, quick announcement:There is a FREE Executive Function Parent Summit coming THIS Friday, Aug 21 2020. https://executivefunctionsummit.comClick the link if your child struggles with things like homework, grades, procrastination, disorganization, time management, motivation, overwhelm or being able focus on the task at hand.24 experts are diving deep into ways you can support your child: Mike Postma, Sarah Ward, Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman, Peg Dawson, Ross Greene and more.What: TEFOS, The Executive Function Online Summit for parentsWhen: Starts THIS Friday, Aug 21-23 2020Where: Online. For free registration click here  https://executivefunctionsummit.com/ Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom.https://nape.org.uk/

Seth from sethperler.com is an executive function and 2e coach who helps make life easier for students who struggle with homework, motivation, organization, grades, focus, study skills, time management, emotions, overwhelm & resistance. He helps complicated, atypical, outside-the-box learners turn it around in a baffling system so they can launch a successful future. His blog gives you game-changing answers in a sea of misguided educational fluff.There’s no instruction book for how to help your child navigate school. Traditional interventions often FAIL because they don’t get to the ROOT of a child’s problems and they’re often based on MISINFORMATION. Consequently, maladaptive patterns get WORSE each year, leading to pervasive difficulties transitioning into adulthood. That’s the opposite of what education should do, and the sooner you get tools, the better.Parents feel frustrated spinning their wheels trying to help. There’s no time for this, life isn’t a dress rehearsal. families need tools that are 1) practical, and 2) that recognize a child’s unique needs. Seth’s blog is all about how to help, and the key is understanding executive function.Join Seth's Free 3-day summit to learn how to better support your child from heart-centered experts and thought leaders.Full details can be found at https://www.educationonfire.com/blog/Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast InterviewWho are you?What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?What was valuable about your school experience?Which teachers do you remember and why?Who did you admire when you were young?What was it about that person that had such an impact?What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?What advice would you give your younger self?What does your future look like?What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentionedDr. Wayne DyerElisabeth Kübler-RossSeth GodinThe HobbitOf Mice and Men Contact information SethPerler.comSeth on YouTube

Brenda Mullard has been a licensed art teacher for students in grades K - adult for over 20 years. She has just recently earned her certification as an Integrated Arts Specialist and been given the title of a distinguished educator. She believes that all children should be able to have the arts as part of their life. Kids need to be able to play and experiment with creating and making using different art mediums and materials. Through this experimentation, children develop creative problem-solving techniques that will benefit them throughout their entire life. Because so many art programs are being cut in schools all over the world it is important to her to be able to bring kids art education online in the comfort of their own home and at a time that works for them as well as their families. Take a look at what she has to offer online.https://thevisualartacademy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JrArtAcademyhttps://www.facebook.com/thevisualartacademy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lessonsinart/Show SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom.Link to Beth Tweddle podcast interview about her Physical literacy programme

Michael Arterberry, Master Encourager, and Dynamic Motivational Speaker.As a teenager, Michael was fortunate to receive guidance from positive adult role models who helped him overcome adversities and set high expectations for his future. Grateful for the role these mentors played in his own development, Michael decided to dedicate his professional life to helping people navigate the difficulties of life and launch their future into motion. For more than 25 years, he has been helping teens and adults to use what they have gone through as a catalyst for success rather than an obstacle for failure.Michael received the 2010 USA Network’s Characters Unite Award for exceptional commitment to combating prejudice and discrimination while increasing tolerance and acceptance within the community. He is also the recipient of the 2014 100 Men of Color Award for leadership inIn 2008, Michael founded Youth Voices Center, Inc. a non-profit with the mission of helping young people to become active, productive members of society by overcoming their obstacles, their history, stereotypes and even their own self-image and limiting beliefs.Michael is the author of "Be Encouraged: 250 Days of Motivation and Encouragement", a daily motivational book. Additional information about his struggles as a child and a debilitating spinal cord injury as an adult can be found in his wife's book "God was Holding My Hand".Websitewww.michaelarterberry.com,www.youthvoicescenter.orgTo get Michael's book please click https://www.shakethedirtexperience.com/free-bookSocial Media Informationwww.facebook.com/michael.arterberrywww.linkedin.com/michaelarterberryResources mentionedCoach CarterGridiron GangShow SponsorThe National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom.Link to Beth Tweddle podcast interview about her Physical literacy programme