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Episode 42: Effective Techniques to be a Learner-Centered Leader
By loading this video, you agree to the privacy policy of Youtube.Always load Youtube videos on this site.Load VideoListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTube Episode Summary: Four members of the Learner-Centered Collaborative team came together in February 2025 to talk shop about what it takes to be a learner-centered leader during one…
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Episode 41: Reimagining Learning Through Co-Design and Agency with Allie Wong
By loading this video, you agree to the privacy policy of Youtube.Always load Youtube videos on this site.Load VideoListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeEpisode Summary: Allie Wong, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Learner-Centered Collaborative, shares her journey from being a student in a project-based learning environment to becoming a teacher, school leader,…
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Episode 40: The Power of Joy in Learning with Dr. George Philhower
By loading this video, you agree to the privacy policy of Youtube.Always load Youtube videos on this site.Load VideoListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeEpisode Summary: Dr. George Philhower, Superintendent of Eastern Hancock Schools in Indiana, shares his journey as an educator and leader dedicated to creating school environments where students wake up…
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Episode 39: Innovative Paths: Redefining School and Community Collaboration with Dr. Justin Terry
By loading this video, you agree to the privacy policy of Youtube.Always load Youtube videos on this site.Load VideoListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeEpisode Summary: Dr. Justin Terry, Superintendent of Forney ISD, joins Katie Martin to discuss the power of learner-centered education, innovative leadership, and the transformation of public schools into community-driven…
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Rethinking Time in Schools: From Rigid Blocks to Meaningful Learning
  I recently visited two different schools on back-to-back days, and I was struck by the stark contrast in the schedules and the impact on the learning environment. In the first school, the day was broken up into short blocks of reading, math, intervention, recess, lunch, and science. This type of schedule is often…