Remaking Tomorrow

S10 Ep4 Sam Dean, Scott Family Amazeum

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Sam Dean, CEO of the Scott Family Amazeum, joins Gregg Behr and guest co-host Emma Swift Lee for a discussion on the approach to designing a children’s museum that encourages curiosity, creativity, and risk making amid the growing communities around Northern Arkansas.

S10 Ep3: Isabelle Hau, Stanford Accelerator for Learning

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:30:07 +0000

Isabelle Hau, executive director of Stanford Accelerator for Learning, joins Gregg Behr and guest co-host Kathy Hirsh-Pasek for a discussion on the importance of relational learning for child development and the risks companion AI poses for healthy development.

S10 Ep2: Ted Dintersmith, Filmmaker/Author

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:30:05 +0000

Ted Dintersmith, filmmaker and author of works including “Most Likely to Succeed” and “What School Could Be”, joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about his findings effecting the learning landscape today while creating new works, “Multiple Choice” and “aftermath”.

S10 Ep1: Sal Khan, Khan Academy

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:30:04 +0000

Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about access to individualized resources for learners and explains the opportunity and risk AI tools present for the future of learning.

S9 Ep10: Learner Agency

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:30:28 +0000

Relevancy and curiosity are important traits of learning that really sticks with young people. Listen to guests on past episodes of Remaking Tomorrow discuss the importance of learner agency and active participation from learners to determine the what, why, and how of teaching for truly inspiring experiences.

S9 Ep9: Greg Rosenbaum, SXSW EDU

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:30:24 +0000

Greg Rosenbaum, vice president of the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival, joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about the Festival’s history, trends that grew out from the event, and how educators can learn from other industries featured in South by Southwest.

S9 Ep8: Kim Smith, Learner Studio

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:30:11 +0000

Kim Smith, CEO and Founder of Learner Studio, joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about how AI is effecting learners’ social and career prospects, and what support learners need to feel agency in the life that lies before them.

S9 Ep7: Ellen Roche & Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:30:46 +0000

Ellen Roche, neuroscientist and co-director of Trust for Learning, and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, author and professor of psychology at Temple University, join Gregg Behr to share the details behind a statement they and other leading scientists issued about the risks of generative AI toys and programs on the social and neurological development of babies from 0-3.

S9 Ep6: Robert Pianta, University of Virginia

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:30:02 +0000

Robert Pianta, professor of early childhood education at University of Virginia and co-author of Kids on Earth: The Learning Potential of 5 Billion Minds, joins Gregg Behr and returning guest host Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to talk about findings from interviewing the world’s kids and how school systems can be transformed using elements found in “not school” learning spaces.

S9 Ep5: Youth Takeover

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:30:16 +0000

We turn to a conversation with teens as Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski talk with Waylon (8th grade), Sammi (12th grade), Adjoran (11th grade), Donnie (10th grade), and Lotus (graduate) about the ways young people find joy in learning and who they want to be in the future.

S9 Ep4: Michelle Culver, The Rithm Project

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000

Michelle Culver, Founder of The Rithm Project, joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about the ways young people are adopting AI technology and the importance of keeping social, human connection close to heart as this technology expands.

S9 Ep3: Margaret Honey, Scratch Foundation

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:30:30 +0000

Margaret Honey, President and CEO at the Scratch Foundation, joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about the Foundation’s work of equipping learners across the world to discover and explore their own interests; directing their own educational path.

S9 Ep2: Frances Messano, NewSchools Venture Fund

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:30:55 +0000

Frances Messano, CEO of NewSchools Venture Fund, joins Gregg Behr and guest host Sunanna Chand to talk about the power of venture philanthropy in modern learning landscapes.

S9 Ep1: Jal Mehta, Harvard Graduate School of Education

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:30:34 +0000

Jal Mehta, professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education and co-author of “In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High School“, joins Gregg Behr and guest host Sunanna Chand to talk about the research behind the book and how educators and learners can benefit more from school.

S8 Ep11: Jimmer Fredette, Choose Kindness

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:30:33 +0000

2024 Olympian and former NBA basketball player Jimmer Fredette joins Ryan and Gregg to discuss the work of the Fredette Family Foundation and his experiences in Choose Kindness, inspiring young and old to create a culture of kindness.

S8 Ep10: Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, The Disengaged Teen

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 20 May 2025 18:30:42 +0000

Journalist Jenny Anderson and education researcher Rebecca Winthrop join Ryan and Gregg to discuss the challenges of parenting teens, and helping them find the best value out of learning spaces through their new book, “The Disengaged Teen”.

S8 Ep9: Dr. Vivek Murthy

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:30:44 +0000

Dr. Vivek Murthy, physician and former US Surgeon General, joins Ryan and Gregg as part of a special recording with AASA, The School Superintendents Association to discuss the impact of social media on mental health and the importance of human connection.

S8 Ep8: Parent/Caregiver Engagement

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:30:17 +0000

It takes a balance of work from teachers to parents, administrators to researchers and policy makers, learners to community members and business leaders to make tomorrow a more promising place for young people. Listen to guests on past episodes of Remaking Tomorrow discuss the importance of getting involved civically to show others how important it is to have the right tools and environments to help learners on their way.

S8 Ep7: Sara Schapiro, Alliance for Learning Innovation

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:30:31 +0000

Sara Schapiro, executive director of the Alliance for Learning Innovation, joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about the importance of education research and development; allowing teachers, school districts, and states access to this research historically conducted at the federal level.

S8 Ep6: Greg and Ryan on The World We Want Podcast

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:30:47 +0000

In collaboration with The World We Want podcast by the North American Association for Environmental Education, Gregg and Ryan are guests on the show highlighting Mister Rogers’ lessons of kindness for others, and for the earth.

S8 Ep5: Virgel Hammonds, Aurora Institute

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:30:54 +0000

Virgel Hammonds, CEO of Aurora Institute, joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to reflect on a career in a variety of roles in public education and to share his drive to invite young people into the planning of competency-based approaches to learning.

S8 Ep4: Jodi Grant, Afterschool Alliance

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:30:05 +0000

Jodi Grant, executive director of Afterschool Alliance, joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to reflect on the work of the Alliance and describe what has been most effective in procuring resources for learning landscapes in communities across the U.S.

S8 Ep3: Playing and Learning Together

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:00:42 +0000

Young learners explore their world through play. It was Fred Rogers who said, “for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” Listen to guests on past episodes of Remaking Tomorrow discuss the importance of play and learning for young people especially when done alongside trusted adults.

S8 Ep2: Josh Reppun, What School Could Be

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:30:22 +0000

Josh Reppun, Global Community Director for What School Could Be and host of the What School Could Be podcast, joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to reflect on changes through his career in education and highlights practices across the world that hearken to time-tested methods of learning where people learn by doing.

S8 Ep1: Paula Kerger, PBS

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:30:36 +0000

Paula Kerger, CEO of PBS joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about the ways educational broadcast media has changed over the years and what PBS is doing now for learners using many different media technology.

S7 Ep13: John B. King, Jr., SUNY

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:30:45 +0000

John B. King, Jr. joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about the importance of educators in his life. Through his own experiences as a teacher, administrator, the 10th US Secretary of Education under Barack Obama, and the 15th Chancellor of the State University of New York, John describes his hopes for a new generation of learners across the US.

S7 Ep12: Diego Arambula, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:30:59 +0000

Diego Arambula, vice president of Educational Transformation at Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about the history of the Carnegie unit in education design and the reform that needs to happen for systems making a better tomorrow for learners.

S7 Ep11: Michael Preston, Joan Ganz Cooney Center

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:30:19 +0000

Michael Preston, executive director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about the ways the center is looking to draw together researchers and young people to co-design new and beneficial media experiences.

S7 Ep10: Ann Chavez, LEAP Innovations

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:30:47 +0000

Ann Chavez, president of LEAP Innovations joins Gregg Behr to talk about the ways educators are newly equipped for providing holistic, tailored learning experiences for their students.

S7 Ep9: Kapono Ciotti, PEAK Schools Distinction

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:30:47 +0000

Kapono Ciotti of PEAK Schools Distinction and author of The Landscape Model of Learning joins Gregg Behr to talk about changing the metaphor by which learning can be seen for the benefit of preparing young people for a new and ever changing world.

S7 Ep8: Anne Brown, Cook Center for Human Connection

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:30:52 +0000

Anne Brown, president and CEO of the Cook Center for Human Connection, joins Gregg Behr to talk about the work the Cook Center is doing to connect young people, parents and caregivers to mental health resources through schools.

S7 Ep7: Susan B. Neuman, New York University

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:30:01 +0000

Susan B. Neuman, professor of childhood education and literacy at the Steinhart School at New York University, joins Ryan Rydzewski and guest host Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to talk about the importance of connecting young learners to books in ways that support not just phonics and comprehension, but tie lived experiences and interests to literature.

S7 Ep6: Rajiv Vinnakota, Institute for Citizens & Scholars

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:30:27 +0000

Rajiv Vinnakota, president of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, joins Gregg Behr to talk about the work that needs to be done to help young people become informed, active, and committed citizens.

S7 Ep5 Jodi Mindell, PhD, Psychologist/Researcher

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:30:23 +0000

Jodi Mindell, clinical psychologist, researcher, and associate director of the Sleep Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, joins Ryan Rydzewski and guest host Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to talk about the importance of sleep for infants and families and to give context to updated infant sleep recommendations.

S7 Ep4 Jermaine Myrie, Mentor

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:30:56 +0000

Jermaine Myrie, CEO of Mentor, joins Gregg Behr to talk about the importance mentor/mentee relationships hold in all the different spaces where young people are throughout their lives.

S7 Ep3 Susan Magsamen, International Arts and Mind Lab

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:30:38 +0000

Susan Magsamen, director of the International Arts and Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University and co-director of The NeuroArts Blueprint joins Ryan Rydzewski and guest host Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to talk about the importance of artistic practice in maintaining physical, mental, and social wellness for children and adults alike.

S7 Ep2 Michael Rich, Digital Wellness Lab

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:30:28 +0000

Michael Rich, pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital and director and founder of Boston Children’s Digital Wellness Lab joins Ryan Rydzewski and guest host Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to talk about his observations and recommendations for parents, caregivers, and children being challenged to live healthy, digitally-integrated lives.

S7 Ep1 Roberta Golinkoff, University of Delaware

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:30:13 +0000

Roberta Golinkoff, author and Unidel H. Rodney Sharp chair and professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, joins Ryan Rydzewski and guest host Kathy Hirsh-Pasek to talk about her work in developing new approaches to learning based on the promising signs shown by the science of learning.

S6 Ep10 Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Tinkercast

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:30:39 +0000

Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, chief executive tinkerer at Tinkercast, joins us to talk about her entry into children’s media and the impact Tinkercast and TinkerClass have on learners’ exploration and curiosity.

S6 Ep9: Jenee Henry Wood, Transcend

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 28 May 2024 13:30:47 +0000

Jenee Henry Wood, chief learning officer at Transcend, joins us to talk about the efforts made to reform and subsequently transcend the education system we’d expect to create a human and learner centered ecosystem in support of young people, their supports, and the communities around them.

S6 Ep8: Tyler Samstag, Remake Learning

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 21 May 2024 13:30:43 +0000

Tyler Samstag, executive director of Remake Learning, joins us to talk about the network’s groups and festivals that help to establish healthy learning ecosystems for the benefit of all learners and educators.

Parenting Great Kids Podcast: Unlocking Creativity & Curiosity in Kids, Fred Rogers’ Timeless Wisdom

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 14 May 2024 13:30:34 +0000

In collaboration with the Parenting Great Kids Podcast hosted by Dr. Meg Meeker, Gregg and Ryan are guests on the show that gathers the brightest minds in parenting and medicine for the very best advice to raise healthy, strong kids.

Hub Dialogues: Why Mr. Rogers Still Matters Today

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 07 May 2024 13:30:28 +0000

In collaboration with Hub Dialogues podcast hosted by Sean Speer, Gregg and Ryan are guests on the show highlighting their book, When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids.

S6 Ep7: Pasi Sahlberg, Educator & Author

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:30:58 +0000

Pasi Sahlberg, author and professor of educational leadership at The University of Melbourne, joins us to provide some context to the education system utilized in Nordic countries and talk about key principles valued in any learning landscape.

S6 Ep6: Erin Mote, InnovateEDU

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:30:11 +0000

Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU, joins us to talk about her work in bringing changes to data, policy, and research in education to improve the success of learners.

S6 Ep5: Bill Hite, KnowledgeWorks

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:30:48 +0000

Bill Hite, CEO and president of KnowledgeWorks, joins us to talk about his work leading schools and what young people need from helpers in their lives to have more promising futures.

S6 Ep4: Deborah Quazzo, ASU+GSV Summit

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:30:24 +0000

Deborah Quazzo, co-founder of the ASU+GSV Summit and managing partner of GSV Ventures, joins us to talk about her observations of the education technology industry and the promising work leading to better education landscapes.

The Daily Stoic: Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski on the Wonder and Discipline of Mr. Rogers

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:30:11 +0000

In collaboration with The Daily Stoic podcast hosted by Ryan Holiday, Gregg and Ryan are guests on the show that brings you a new lesson about life, inspired by the thoughts and writings of great Stoic thinkers.

The Principal Liner Notes: In the Neighborhood with Authors Gregg Behr & Ryan Rydzewski

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:30:25 +0000

In collaboration with The Principal Liner Notes podcast hosted by Sean Gaillard, Gregg and Ryan are guests on episode 109 of the show that provides the digital liner notes for the global schoolhouse.

S6 Ep3: Jean-Claude Brizard, Digital Promise

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:30:46 +0000

Jean-Claude Brizard, president and CEO of Digital Promise, joins us to talk about the effort it takes to empower all learners to be ready for responsible use of new technology.

S6 Ep2: Ana Homayoun, Author & Advisor

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:30:27 +0000

Ana Homayoun, author, advisor and founder of Green Ivy Educational Consulting, joins us to talk about her work empowering learners to organize, reflect upon, and embrace their own motivations, goals, and networks to form self-actualized lives.

S6 Ep1: Louka Parry, The Learning Future

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:30:54 +0000

Louka Parry, CEO of The Learning Future, joins us to talk about his journey to help draw leaders of learning landscapes into the possibilities and benefits of life-centered design principles.

S5 Ep10: Marc Brackett, Yale University

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Marc Brackett, Yale professor and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, joins us to talk about his journey to show people how emotional intelligence matters for learners, and educators alike.

S5 Ep9: Carole Basile, Arizona State University

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Carole Basile, dean of the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University, joins us to talk about the importance of educator teams working with learners to provide relevant and equitable instruction.

S5 Ep8: Junlei Li, Harvard University

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Junlei Li, senior lecturer in early childhood development at Harvard, joins us to talk about the struggle many face in wondering if they are enough for the tasks of empowering young learners.

S5 Ep7: Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Temple University

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, professor of psychology at Temple University and senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, joins us to talk about the importance of empowering communities to make public spaces into playful learning spaces.

S5 Ep6: Todd Keruskin & Shawn Smith, McGraw Hill

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:30:00 +0000

Todd Keruskin, vice president of professional services, and Shawn Smith, chief innovation officer at McGraw Hill, join us to talk about what it will take to focus educators’ efforts on personalized learning practices.

S5 Ep5: Stephanie Malia Krauss, Author

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Stephanie Malia Krauss, author of “Whole Child, Whole Life” and “Making It”, joins us to talk about the inspiration and research that went into writing about holistic and realistic approaches to allow young people to thrive throughhout their lives.

S5 Ep4: Richard Culatta, ISTE

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), joins us to talk about how parents and educators can demystify and utilize new technology for the benefit of learners.

S5 Ep3: Monique Chism, Smithsonian Institution

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Dr. Monique Chism, under secretary for education at Smithsonian Institution, joins us to talk about the research and resources the Smithsonian provides for educators across the globe.

S5 Ep2: Deborah Farmer Kris, Parenthood 365

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Deborah Farmer Kris, founder of Parenthood 365, joins us to talk about her sense of awe while writing about child development and how she discovers what works for raising her own children.

S5 Ep1: David Schuler, AASA

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:30:00 +0000

David Schuler, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, joins us to talk about the work of Learning 2025 and how to move policy-makers and administrators to action on creating future-ready learning landscapes.

Re-Release: Angela Duckworth, Character Lab

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:30:00 +0000

NEW EPISODE NEXT WEEK! Listen to a recap on our season 3 episode with Angela Duckworth, co-founder and chief scientist at Character Lab and author of “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perserverence”.

S4 Ep10: Dr. Dana Suskind, TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Dr. Dana Suskind, professor of surgery at University of Chicago and co-director of the TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health, joins us to talk about the importance of nurturing interactions on young children’s lives and the intersection she’s found between pediatric surgery and learning sciences.

S4 Ep 9: Kira Orange Jones, Teach Plus

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Kira Orange Jones, CEO of Teach Plus and representative in Louisiana’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), joins us to talk about her part in rebuilding education systems in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina and what is needed to remake learning landscapes around the US.

S4 Ep8: Michelle Kang, NAEYC

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Michelle Kang, chief executive officer of NAEYC, joins us to talk about the challenge of finding quality childcare and its impact on the economy as a whole.

S4 Ep7: George the Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Author & Social Commentator

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:30:00 +0000

George the Poet, spoken word artist, author & social commentator, joins us to talk about his development as a person and how learners can also grow from their inherent uniqueness.

S4 Ep6: Karen Garza, Battelle for Kids

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 02 May 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Karen Garza, president and CEO of Battelle for Kids, joins us to talk about how Portrait of a Graduate can allow for active community members—teachers, parents, and learners—to effect change in their schools.

S4 Ep5: Michael B. Horn, Author

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Michael Horn, author and co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute, joins us to talk about the innovations in education systems necessary to develop interest, mastery, and fulfilling lives for all learners.

S4 Ep4: Kelly Young, Education Reimagined

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Kelly Young, founder and president of Education Reimagined, joins us to talk about the current state of learner-centered education in the US and the steps needed to bring it closer to a system-wide approach to learning.

S4 Ep3: Arthur G. Affleck, III, Association of Children’s Museums

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Arthur G. Affleck, III, executive director of the Association of Children’s Museums, joins us in-studio to talk about the role of children’s museums in creating playful learning landscapes and his new book, CONVERSATIONS about Education, Careers, and Life.

S4 Ep2: Deborah Delisle, Alliance for Excellent Education

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Deborah Delisle, president and CEO of Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed), joins us to talk about the promising signs in education that are being supported by federal, state, and local policy.

S4 Ep1: Ted Dintersmith, Filmmaker/Writer

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 18:30:00 +0000

Ted Dintersmith, filmmaker and writer, joins us to talk about his understanding of education through the lens of venture capitalism and how parents and educators can qualify the interests of learners.

S3 Ep13: Jenny Anderson, Journalist/Author

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Jenny Anderson, book author and journalist, joins us to reflect on takeaways from her writing career in financial and education.

S3 Ep12: Suzanne Walsh, Bennett College

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Suzanne Walsh, president of Bennett College, joins us to reflect on her years working in Pittsburgh philanthropy as an idea scout helping people to find shared values and growth together.

S3 Ep11: Valerie Hannon, writer/activist

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Valerie Hannon, activist and author of several books including “Thrive: The Purpose of School in a Changing World”, joins us to question the ways in which education operates and inform better purposes and practices for our rapidly changing world.

S3 Ep10: Linda Darling-Hammond, Learning Policy Institute

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, president and CEO of the Learning Policy Institute and professor emeritus at Stanford University, joins us to talk about her collaborative work bridging learning policy, research, and practice.

S3 Ep9: DJ Vanas, Native Discovery, Inc.

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:30:00 +0000

DJ Vanas, a tribally-enrolled member of the Odawa Nation, former U.S. Air Force officer, author and speaker, joins us to talk about the warrior spirit and how its principles are accessible to all in learning and beyond.

S3 Ep8: Ulcca Joshi Hansen, Grantmakers for Education

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:30:00 +0000

Ulcca Joshi Hansen, author and chief program officer of Grantmakers for Education, joins us to talk about the highlights of her personal observations of education across the world and best practices to apply in remaking learning landscapes.

S3 Ep7: Michael H. Levine, Noggin

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:30:00 +0000

Michael H. Levine, senior vice-president of learning and impact at Noggin, joins us to talk about the learning app and where we are in today’s educational media ecosystem.

S3 Ep6: Karen Pittman, KP Catalysts

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:30:00 +0000

Karen Pittman, partner at KP Catalysts and former CEO of the Forum for Youth Investment, joins us to talk about her work in developing models for holistic relationships between educators, parents, and learners.

S3 Ep5: Pamela Cantor, Turnaround for Children

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:30:00 +0000

Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder and senior science advisor of Turnaround for Children, joins us to talk about the impact of relationships and the measure of context in a learner’s life to redesign places of learning.

S3 Ep4: Todd Rose, Populace

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +0000

Todd Rose, author, co-founder and president of Populace, joins us to talk about the effect of collective illusions on social and learning ecosystems.

S3 Ep3: Emily Oster, Brown University

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:30:00 +0000

Emily Oster, author and professor of economics at Brown University, joins us to talk about how parents and educators can better use data for the benefit of children and learners.

S3 Ep2: Angela Duckworth, Character Lab

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:30:39 +0000

Angela Duckworth, co-founder and chief scientist at Character Lab and author of “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perserverence”, joins us to talk about the concept of grit and its applications in education, parenting, and life.

S3 Ep1: Valerie Kinloch, University of Pittsburgh

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:30:30 +0000

Valerie Kinloch, the Renée and Richard Goldman dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, joins us to talk about the importance of supporting and equipping educators to do their best work with each learner.

S2 Ep17: Shadille Estepan, Born This Way Foundation

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:30:39 +0000

Shadille Estepan, Communications and Creative Manager of Born This Way Foundation, joins us for a special episode focusing on the effects of practicing kindness during the #BEKIND21 campaign.

S2 Ep16: Youth Takeover – Jasmine, Emanuel, Vaughn & Cameron (Pittsburgh Westinghouse)

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:30:09 +0000

In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Westinghouse freshmen Jasmine Pierre, Vaughn Allie, Emanuel Askew and Cameron Mitchell discuss their views on personalized and equitable learning.

S2 Ep15: Youth Takeover – Leonard (Bishop Canevin) and Gordon (Central Catholic)

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:30:34 +0000

In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Oakland Catholic Junior Tian LeGrande welcomes Leonard Aiken (Bishop Canevin sophomore) and Gordan Missouri (Central Catholic sophomore) to discuss their views on personalized and equitable learning.

S2 Ep14: Youth Takeover – Lee (City Charter), Jhordan (Propel Schools), and Michael (Pittsburgh Perry)

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 26 May 2022 17:30:24 +0000

In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Pittsburgh Allderdice and UPrep junior Ethan LeCuyer welcomes Lee Butler (City Charter grad), Jhordan Price (Propel Schools grad), and Michael Mitchell (Pittsburgh Perry junior) to discuss their views on personalized and equitable learning.

S2 Ep13: Youth Takeover – Rishi and Daniel (Winchester Thurston)

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 19 May 2022 17:30:57 +0000

In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, North Allegheny High School junior Brendan White and Pittsburgh CAPA sophomore Henry Bard welcome Rishi Mukherjee and Daniel Kochupura (juniors at Winchester Thurston) to discuss their views on personalized and equitable learning.

S2 Ep12: Youth Takeover – Mohammad Shedeed (South Fayette)

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 12 May 2022 17:30:25 +0000

In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Penn Trafford junior Delena Steimer and Pittsburgh CAPA sophomore Henry Bard welcome Mohammad Shedeed (South Fayette) to discuss his views on personalized and equitable learning.

S2 Ep11: Youth Takeover – Aura (Fox Chapel), Roma and Alex (Westinghouse Arts Academy)

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Thu, 05 May 2022 17:30:57 +0000

In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Penn Trafford junior Delena Steimer and Pittsburgh CAPA sophomore Henry Bard welcome Aura (Fox Chapel), Roma and Alex (Westinghouse Arts Academy) to discuss their views on personalized and equitable learning.

S2 Ep10: Lysa Ratliff, Kaboom

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 03 May 2022 17:30:39 +0000

Lysa Ratliff, CEO of Kaboom!, joins us to talk about the issue of playspace inequity in the US and the importance of play for kids and adults alike.

S2 Ep9: Devin Vodicka & Katie Martin, Learner-Centered Collaborative

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:30:27 +0000

Devin Vodicka, chief executive officer, and Katie Martin, chief impact officer at Learner-Centered Collaborative, join us to talk about the impact of redesigning education systems to be centered on the learner, their interests, and needs.

S2 Ep8: Dorie Taylor & Yu-Ling Cheng, Remake Learning Days Across America

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:30:31 +0000

Dorie Taylor and Yu-Ling Cheng, producer and co-producer of Remake Learning Days Across America, join us to talk about the development of Remake Learning Days and the importance of learning by sampling from resources in one’s own community.

S2 Ep7: Talia Milgrom-Elcott, 100Kin10

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:30:48 +0000

Talia Milgrom-Elcott, founder and executive director of 100Kin10, joins us to talk about the success of adding 100,000 excellent STEM teachers to classrooms across the US over the past decade and her organization’s next moonshot goal.

S2 Ep6: Bill Daggett, AASA Learning 2025 National Commission

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:30:10 +0000

Dr. Bill Daggett, founder of the Successful Practices Network and the International Center for Leadership in Education joins us to talk about the changes needed to bring education into the 21st century as outlined by the AASA Learning 2025 National Commission of which Dr. Daggett is co-chair.

S2 Ep5: Anna Blake and Melissa Unger, Educators

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:30:06 +0000

Anna V. Blake and Melissa Unger, educators at Elizabeth Forward School District and South Fayette School District respectively, join us to talk about the youtube channel and book they’ve developed and written to aid young learners discover STEAM topics using simple and low-tech resources.

S2 Ep4: Ellen Galinsky, Researcher/Writer

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:30:34 +0000

Ellen Galinsky, co-founder and president of the Families and Work Institute, chief science officer at the Bezos Family Foundation, and executive director of Mind in the Making joins us to talk about how families and young people are affected by changes in work and education systems.

S2 Ep3: Melissa Butler, Author/Educator

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:30:31 +0000

Melissa Butler, author and educator, joins us to talk about how noticing the small and simple things can change the way young learners (and adults) interact in educational spaces as seen in Melissa’s book, in a button.

S2 Ep2: Bill Strickland, Manchester Bidwell Corporation

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:30:09 +0000

Bill Strickland, founder and executive chair of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, joins us to talk about his journey to support learners by manufacturing places of hope.

S2 Ep1: Annie Murphy Paul, Science Writer/Author

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 19:30:10 +0000

Annie Murphy Paul, science writer and author, joins us to talk about the brain and how educators can help guide their learners through the process of thinking using their environments, social connections, and bodies as written about in “The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain”.

S1 Ep26: Rebecca Winthrop, The Brookings Institution

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Rebecca Winthrop, senior fellow and co-director of the Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution, joins us to talk about the values families and educators have for their learners and how practices of family engagement have changed in recent years across the world.

S1 Ep25: Thomas C. Murray, Future Ready Schools

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Thomas Murray, director of innovation for Future Ready Schools, joins us to talk about the elements that make education systems ready to innovate in holistic ways.

S1 Ep24: Karen Mapp, Harvard Graduate School of Education

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Karen Mapp, senior lecturer on education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and faculty director of the Education Policy and Management Master’s Program, joins us to talk about her research and observations on the importance of family and community engagement in school systems.

S1 Ep23: Temple Lovelace, Assessment for Good

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Temple Lovelace, founder and director of Assessment for Good, joins us to talk about the foundations of Assessment for Good and how educators can utilize asset-based and culturally affirming assessment.

S1 Ep 22: Kim Smith, League of Innovative Schools

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Kimberly Smith, executive director of the League of Innovative Schools, joins us to talk about what innovation looks like among League members and how those innovations are put into policy and practice.

S1 Ep21: Mort Sherman & Valerie Truesdale

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Mort Sherman, associate executive director of Leadership Network at AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and Valerie Truesdale, assistant executive director of Leadership Network, join us to reflect on the past few years in education and talk about Learning 2025: National Commission on Student-Centered, Equity-Focused Education.

S1 Ep20: David Miyashiro, Cajon Valley Union School District

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0000

David Miyashiro, superintendent of Cajon Valley Union School District, joins us to talk about the importance of building relationships between the School District and surrounding communities in El Cajon.

S1 Ep19: Sana Jafri & Michael Stone

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Sana Jafri, executive director of the Chicago Learning Exchange, and Michael Stone, vice-president of innovative learning at the Public Education Foundation join us to talk about the ways learning is being remade in their respective regions of Chicago and Chattanooga.

S1 Ep18: Lasse Leponiemi, HundrED

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Lasse Leponiemi, executive director and co-founder of HundrED joins us to talk about today’s challenges and innovations in education that are changing the future of learning.

S1 Ep17: Dana Winters, The Fred Rogers Center

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Dana Winters, executive director of The Fred Rogers Center, joins us to talk about the work of the Center and what it means to carry on Fred Rogers’ legacy.

S1 Ep16: Youth Takeover – Virtual and In-Person Learning

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Sean (Pittsburgh Westinghouse) and Jules (Pittsburgh Allderdice) welcome Morgan (Oakland Catholic) and Lance (Fox Chapel Area High School) to talk about their experiences with virtual learning and how it should be included in the future of education.

S1 Ep15: Youth Takeover – Important Topics for School Curricula

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Sean (Pittsburgh Westinghouse) and Jules (Pittsburgh Allderdice) welcome Angelina (Carlow Campus School) and Gabe (Shaler Area High School) to talk about engaging and relevant topics they’ve experienced in and out of school.

S1 Ep14: Youth Takeover – Peer to Peer Learning

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Propel Montour seniors Christine and DeAndre welcome Camille (David E. Williams), Dev (Shadyside Academy) and Ezra (Pittsburgh Sci-Tech) to discuss the value of peer-to-peer learning.

S1 Ep13: Youth Takeover – Learning in Safe Spaces

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Propel Montour seniors Christine and DeAndre welcome Jennifer (Pittsburgh Allderdice) and Darren (David E. Williams) to discuss the characteristics and impact of safe learning spaces.

S1 Ep12: Youth Takeover – Learning Methods and Teaching Styles

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, high school seniors Ahmonti (Highlands High School) and Zander (Riverview Jr. Sr. High School) welcome Corrin (Avonworth High School) and Sam (Upper St. Clair High School) to discuss the learning methods and teaching styles most effective for young people.

S1 Ep11: Youth Takeover – Effective Educators of the Future

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000

In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, high school seniors Ahmonti (Highlands High School) and Zander (Riverview Jr. Sr. High School) welcome Caliel (Highlands High School) and Molly (City of Bridges) to discuss expectations young people have for educators and the best ways educators can support learners.

S1 Ep10: Helen Hadani, The Brookings Institution

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 25 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Helen Hadani, fellow at The Brookings Institution, joins us to talk about the impact of Playful Learning Landscapes in childhood development, urban design, and other disciplines.

S1 Ep9: Roberta Schomburg & Paul Siefken

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 18 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Roberta Schomburg, executive director of the Fred Rogers Center, and Paul Siefken, president and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions, join us to talk about how Fred’s legacy is seen today and how it continues to be elemental in their work.

S1 Ep8: Ralph Smith, The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 11 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Ralph Smith, managing director for The Campaign for Grade Level Reading, joins us to talk about the importance of grade-level reading proficiency in 3rd grade for the academic success of learners graduating from high school.

S1 Ep7: Carlos Moreno, Big Picture Learning

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 04 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Carlos Moreno, co-executive director of Big Picture Learning, joins us to talk about what it takes to build a student-centered school.

S1 Ep6: Heather Weiss, Global Family Research Project

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Heather Weiss, founder and director of the Global Family Research Project, joins us to talk about family engagement and give examples of its impact.

S1 Ep5: Bibb Hubbard, Learning Heroes

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Bibb Hubbard, founder of Learning Heroes, joins us to talk about the tools and practices that families can use to help their learners achieve academic and developmental success.

S1 Ep4: Patti Miller, Too Small to Fail

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Patti Miller joins us to talk about language-rich parenting practices she directs through Too Small to Fail, an initiative of the Clinton Foundation.

S1 Ep3: Mimi Ito, Connected Learning Lab

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Mimi Ito joins us to talk about her findings in the Digital Youth Project of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Initiative at the University of California, Irvine and how they have informed the Connected Learning Alliance and helped her establish Connected Camps.

S1 Ep2: Tom Vander Ark, Getting Smart

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart, joins us to talk about his findings from visiting learning institutions across the U.S.

S1 Ep1: Kaya Henderson, Reconstruction

SLB Radio Productions, Inc. — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Kaya Henderson joins us to talk about her history in public schools and the impact of her new organization, Reconstruction.