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.

'Rich Hill' with Dr. Julie Williams and Kevin Stoller

Jul 31, 2025

What happens when the challenges students face outside the classroom overshadow everything happening within it?

In this episode of our school-focused movie review series, we dive into Rich Hill—the 2014 Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning documentary that offers an unfiltered look into the lives of three teenage boys...

'Annie' with Olivia Graf, Matt Rogers, and Carla Cummins

Jul 23, 2025

It’s easy to remember Annie for its catchy tunes and iconic optimism. But what if we told you this classic musical also offers a surprising amount of insight into our education system? In our latest episode of the Better Learning Podcast, we take a fresh look at the 1982 film adaptation of Annie through the eyes...

'Accepted' with Emily Wright, Laura Smyles, and Kevin Stoller

Jul 16, 2025

What if a group of students created their own college because no one else would accept them?

That’s exactly what happens in the 2006 movie Accepted, where a handful of students—rejected by every school they applied to—decide to take matters into their own hands. They invent a fake university, build a website, rent...

'Hoosiers' with Dr. Deb Kerr and Kevin Stoller

Jul 9, 2025

If you’ve ever rooted for the underdog, Hoosiers probably lives rent-free in your head.

The 1986 classic isn’t just about basketball—it’s about second chances, small-town pride, and what happens when people start believing in themselves and each other. Set in 1950s Indiana, the film follows a high...

'Matilda' with Charlotte Nienhaus, Carla Cummins, and Kevin Stoller

Jul 2, 2025

If you grew up in the '90s, there’s a good chance Matilda made you believe two things: libraries are magical, and adults DEFINITELY don’t always know best...

The 1996 movie, adapted from Roald Dahl’s classic book, gave us a hero who wasn’t loud or flashy - but smart, kind, and quietly powerful. Oh, and she...