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.

Steve Shapiro | Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Our Youth

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...

Glenn Robbins | The Diverse Paths to Genuine Success

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...

Joe Dombrowski | From Teacher to Standup Comic

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...

Laura Boyd | Empowering Education in the Digital Age

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...

Jeremy Leffring | Supporting Education from the Factory Floor

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...