Better Learning Podcast

The Better Learning Podcast is about improving education at all levels - Schools (public, charter, private, independent), Higher Education, & Corporate/Adult Learning. The major theme is to break down the silos and learn from others doing innovative things in education. We highlight innovative programs & initiatives, lessons learned, improvements to educational space, and real-world tactics while getting a deeper understanding of the people behind the innovation. Our guests include Heads of Schools, Superintendents, Principals, Entrepreneurs, Non-profit leaders and other innovators. Kevin Stoller, CEO of Kay-Twelve.com & author of Creating Better Learning Environments, is the host.

David Vroonland | Connecting Research to Practice in Education

May 31, 2023

Research on education isn't in short supply, but being able to shuffle through the research and apply it within your building can be very daunting. With so much energy being invested into understanding the practices that will help our students and teachers succeed, how can an administrator or teacher make sense of all...

Tanya Sheckley | Be The Change: How One Rebel Is Making A Difference

May 24, 2023

It is easy to identify some of the challenges and opportunities in education. Actually doing something about it is much harder. Even with no formal background in education, Tanya Sheckley identified some opportunities for change and ended up founding UP Academy: an elementary lab school that engages children's...

Daniel Burrus | The Power of Anticipatory Education

May 17, 2023

Daniel Burrus, a futurist and author of the book "Anticipatory Organization", joins the podcast to discuss the importance of education and his passion for teaching. Rather than simply managing "crises" in the education sector, Burrus provides insight into utilizing his methodologies for solving problems. He emphasizes...

Nick Salmon & Susannah Johnson | Rethinking Why and How We Educate

May 10, 2023

With a world that is changing at an breakneck pace, Susannah Johnson and Nick Salmon ask a simple question that could uppend our education system: what if K-12 education wasn't just about getting ready for college? Three for Community, their new initiative advocates that high school graduates spend three years in...

Pascal Finette | ChatGPT & Disruption in the Classroom

May 3, 2023

The world of education is constantly changing and it is hard for teachers and administrators to keep up. Futurist and author Pascal Finette shares his insights on the impact of these changes on the classroom. Topics include ChatGPT, AI, the pandemic, human reaction to disruption, TikTok as a learning platform, and how...