Education for a Better World Podcast
with Mike Soskil and Dyane Smokorowski
Flip the System US: How Teachers Can Transform Education and Save Democracy is an anthology edited by Michael Soskil. It shows how an education system driven by the collective expertise of teachers can lead to a more equitable, more peaceful, more inclusive, and more democratic society. This is the podcast.
Episodes
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Jan 25, 2019 • 42min
Episode 8 - 1/25/19 - Global Learning with Mike and Dyane
Mike and Dyane discuss the importance and power of global learning, as well as some of the things they've learned as pioneers in using global collaboration to create amazing learning experiences for students.
Jan 18, 2019 • 25min
Episode 7 - 1/18/19 - The Importance of the Arts with Andria Zafirakou
2018 Global Teacher Prize Winner Andria Zafirakou discusses the importance of arts education and her experiences meeting teachers around the globe.
Jan 11, 2019 • 36min
E4BW 1/11/19 - Ditch That Textbook with Matt Miller
Matt Miller, author of Ditch that Textbook, shares strategies and tips on making learning more authentic and relevant for students.
Jan 4, 2019 • 35min
E4BW 1/4/19 - Early Childhood Education With Alexandra Harper
Australian Teacher Alexandra Harper talks about the importance of Early Childhood Education, learning in nature, and supporting learning beginning at birth.
Dec 28, 2018 • 30min
E4BW 12/28/18 - Uncovering Unsung Heroes with Megan Felt and Norm Conard
Helping students uncover inspiring stories from unsung heroes in history allows them to emotionally connect with learning and find role models. In today's episode Mike and Dyane talk with Norm Conard and Megan Felt from the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes about ways the power of this type of learning.
Dec 21, 2018 • 34min
E4BW 12/21/18 - Finding a Shared Humanity with George Khalaf
In this episode Mike and Dyane discuss the importance of helping children find a shared humanity with Executive Director of Empatico George Khalaf, who grew up in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War.
Dec 14, 2018 • 33min
E4BW 12/14/18 - Democratic Education with Sean Bellamy
In this episode Mike and Dyane will discuss democratic education and nurtured risk with Global Teacher Prize finalist and founder of the Sands School, Sean Bellamy.
Nov 11, 2018 • 33min
E4BW 12/7/18 - Teaching for Social Good with Ada McKim
In this episode we discuss ways to make school relevant and meaningful by having students use learning to make the world a better place with Ada McKim. She is the co-founder of the TeachSDGs movement.
