Future of Education Podcast

Kelly Davenport, CEO and Network Founder at Freire Schools, delves into the power of ‘yet’ for kids and teachers. In a standards-based environment, all students are expected to achieve mastery in certain subjects. However different students learn at different paces, which is where the power of yet comes in handy, allowing students multiple chances to meet the standard and achieve mastery at their own pace. Today, Kelly discusses what the power of ‘yet’ can do for kids and teachers.Connect With: Kelly Davenport: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Brian Holtz, Co-Founder and Curriculum Designer at Alpha, delves into building a school. When starting a school, one of the most important elements to consider is the culture. Ultimately, you want to create a culture and environment where students feel validated and empowered to work hard to achieve amazing things. Today, Brian discusses how to create a successful school focused on student love of learning and achievement.  Connect With: Brian Holtz: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Brian Holtz, Co-Founder and Curriculum Designer at Alpha, shares his passion for reshaping education. He discusses how his 2 Hr Learning model caters to 'bored but bright' students, promoting a love for learning and personal growth. The conversation dives into the challenges of traditional education, especially post-COVID, and highlights the importance of motivation and family involvement. Brian also explores innovative financial models for micro schools, emphasizing the role of guides over traditional teachers to foster independence and flexibility.

Dr. Joshua Prieur, an education expert at Prodigy Games, emphasizes the potential of game-based learning to enhance student motivation and engagement. He highlights Prodigy's success, noting that students using the platform showed increased performance on end-of-year assessments. The discussion also covers the importance of personalized learning and the balance between fun and academic rigor in gamified education. Dr. Prieur stresses the need for intentional use of educational technology to support traditional classroom instruction. Show NotesConnect With: Dr. Joshua Prieur: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

CEO and co-founder of Poliquicks, Vienna Mott, with a background in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering, as well as an MBA, delves into the importance of integrating AI in education. Discover how leveraging AI can enhance the learning experience for children and revolutionize the educational landscape. Vienna Mott shares insights on the innovative use of technology to empower young learners and shape the future of education. Explore the possibilities of AI in education with Vienna Mott from Poliquicks. Show NotesConnect With: Vienna Mott: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Sam Duell, the National Policy Director at yes. every kid., delves into the intricacies of education policy, drawing from his extensive experience in shaping legislation for over 15 states. With a background in public school administration and grant management for nonprofits, Sam sheds light on the importance of policies related to public school enrollment, charter schools, and parent-teacher compacts. In this episode, you’ll gain insights from Sam's expertise in driving impactful changes in the education sector. Show NotesConnect With: Sam Duell: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Dana Sheridan, Lower School Counselor at The Village School, delves into empowering young girls in education. Strong emotional well-being is essential for academic success, requiring consistent practice of social-emotional learning both at home and in school. Collaboration between parents and teachers ensures children are equipped with the tools and resilience to thrive academically and personally. Today, Dana discusses aligning emotional learning with character development for kids.Connect With: Dana Sheridan: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

Dana Sheridan, Lower School Counselor at The Village School, delves into empowering young girls in education. Girls face unique challenges as they navigate their educational journey. From societal pressures to internal self-doubt, fostering their confidence and empowerment is crucial for their academic and personal success. Today, Dana discusses in-class empowerment for young girls. Connect With: Dana Sheridan: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn 

John Hope Bryant, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, champions financial literacy and entrepreneurship for youth. He argues that teaching entrepreneurship fosters essential life skills like creativity, grit, and perseverance, debunking the myth that it's premature for kids. The discussion also covers the impact of credit scores on financial opportunities and the need for awareness in modern spending habits. Through personal anecdotes, John highlights budgeting's role in achieving financial freedom, focusing on empowering the next generation with vital financial knowledge.

John Hope Bryant, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, delves into financial literacy. Financial literacy and success undoubtedly reduce life's stresses. Yet, money alone doesn't guarantee happiness. Cultivating inner peace and joy alongside financial stability is key to living a fulfilling life. Today, John discusses the philosophy of financial literacy.Connect With: John Hope Bryant: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn