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.

Nathan Strenge | Becoming a Rogue Teacher

Dec 27, 2023

Kevin speaks with Nathan Strenge - a "rogue teacher" who went on to found Exploration High School in Minneapolis - a school that strives to be a "public school for the public good". He speaks with Kevin about his transformation into a rogue teacher, the importance of student agency, and the value of authentic...

Erik Twist | Classical Education in a Modern World

Dec 20, 2023

Classical education is an approach to teaching that emphasizes the liberal arts and the study of classic literature. Erik Twist, with over 15 years of experience in classical education spaces, shares his background to make a case for classical education in our modern, fractured times. Erik highlights the importance...

Mike Realon | Apprenticeships and Collaborative Learning in the U.S.

Dec 13, 2023

Kevin welcomes Mike Realon to discuss his 20 years of transforming public schools in and around Charlotte, North Carolina. He shares the underlining philosophy behind the innovative Olympic High School - which has five separate career academies on the same campus. Mike also talks about the importance of understanding...

Amar Kumar | What Are Microschools?

Dec 6, 2023

Kevin speaks with Amar Kumar about his journey to becoming the founder of KaiPod Learning - a company that helps organize microschools for children all over the United States. Amar explains what microschools are, their guiding principles, and what the future holds for the parents and students who might be interested in...

Punya Mishra | Questioning Assumptions Within the Education System

Nov 29, 2023

Kevin Stoller speaks Punya Mishra, an Associate Dean and Professor at Arizona State University. They explore the intersection of design and education, emphasizing the importance of questioning assumptions within the education system. They also discuss the role of reflection in learning, the coexistence of arts and STEM,...