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How Growing & Cooking Cultivate Real World Skills Across Curriculum
In this episode, Laurence interviews Sandy and Mel about how edible education can transform learning. We unpack why it’s more powerful than food tech, how to build meaningful programs in real schools, and how...
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The Ethics of Global Service (featuring Kimberly Haley Coleman)
In this episode of the Edvolution Podcast, we dive into the world of ethical global service learning with Kimberly Haley Coleman, Founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware. With more than 25 years in the field,...
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Project Based Learning Meets Global Citizenship (featuring Tristan Reynolds)
This week we’re chatting with Tristan Reynolds, educator, writer, and Dean of Academics at VIS@betterworld lab in Taipei. We dive into what it means to build a school as a prototype, connect global citizenship to...
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Beyond PD Days: How We Help Educators and Schools Deepen Learning
In this episode, we dive into the many ways educators continue to grow both inside and outside the classroom. From Sandy’s unique journey to Italy for a Honey Sommelier certification to Mel’s deep dive into coaching...
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Beyond the Photo Op: Rethinking Service Learning Trips
Service learning experiences can be deeply meaningful for both students and teachers, but when they’re not thoughtfully planned, they can also lead to unintended consequences.
In this episode, we dive into the...
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What Schools Miss About Sustainability...and How to Do Better
In this episode, we dig into why so many schools struggle to truly embrace sustainability and what it takes to move beyond surface-level efforts.
We explore:
Why schools often see themselves as separate from “real...
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The Stories We Tell: Starting the Year with Purpose and Partnerships (featuring LeeAnne Lavender)
In this conversation, we sit down with the fabulous LeeAnne Lavender, a global citizenship and community engagement consultant who brings a passion for storytelling to every project. Together, we unpack some of the...
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3 Easy-to-do starting points for the year ahead!
We’re kicking off Season 2 by sharing how we approach the start of a new school year with purpose and energy. From finding the right thought partners to spark collaboration, to identifying “low-hanging fruit” that...
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Ep. 6 - Rest, Reflect, Rethink: Why Educators Need a Real Break
In our final episode of Season 1, we take a step back to talk about something essential: the need to disconnect, reflect, and recharge. As the pace and pressure of the school year ease up, we explore why rest isn’t...
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Ep. 5 - Partnering for Purpose: Schools, Communities, and Meaningful Learning
In this episode, we explore how community partnerships can transform the way schools and students connect with the real world. We share our favorite examples of strong partnerships, discuss why they matter, and unpack...
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Ep. 4 - Beyond the Classroom: Learning Through Adventure with Matt Farr
What happens when learning moves beyond the walls of a classroom? In this episode, we dive into the world of experiential education with special guest Matt Farr, director of Mountain Quests—an organization that takes...
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Ep. 3 - Sustainability in Action: How Schools Can Lead the Change
In this episode, we explore what sustainability in schools really looks like and how it continues evolving. We share real examples—from campus-wide initiatives and sustainable facilities planning to edible education...
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