Aug 30, 2023
40% of children are struggling deeply with mental health - some even to the point of contemplating the unthinkable. But why? What pressures are pushing our children to such extremes? Steve Shapiro, host of the education podcast Experience Matters, drops by to discuss the multifaceted causes - from the rigorous stress...
Aug 23, 2023
Glenn Robbins, Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District, delves deep into the true essence of success, challenging the conventional wisdom that prioritizes prestige and academia. Drawing inspiration from David Epstein's "Range," he advocates for the unparalleled value of diverse experiences and the power...
Aug 16, 2023
Are being a performer and a teacher similar? According to Joe Dombrowski (Mr. D), who was a teacher before he was a standup comedian, the two careers are very similar. Throughout this conversation, Joe talks about his experiences teaching, missing the kids but not the other aspects of teaching, the advantages of being...
Aug 9, 2023
Join us this week as we delve into the dynamic realm of education, both in the present and its future, with a special guest, Laura Boyd. Laura brings a wealth of experience as a middle school Spanish teacher within a public school setting in the year 2023. Tune in to hear Laura's captivating journey into the world...
Aug 2, 2023
Our educational system is not simply comprised of children with their teachers and administrators. The whole educational system is supported by the work of people in the for-profit spaces: software engineers, architects, publishers, and furniture designers and manufacturers. In this episode, Kevin Stoller speaks with...