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Terri Novacek of Element Education connects with educators, parents, researchers, and authors to discuss the mindset and behaviors that help us discover and develop our element– that place where interests and talents collide so the heart, mind, and body work together to do good and feel good.
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Positive Solutions with Jane Nelsen
What began in the early 80s out of necessity continues to grow and help parents, spouses, educators, and managers find solutions with dignity and respect. Terri speaks with Jane Nelsen, founder of…
AI and Keeping Your Element Real
Jeff Riley, Executive Director of Day of AI, shares his perspective on the good, the bad, and the possibilities of AI in K-12 education.
Blake Boles: The World I'd Like to Live In Pt. 2
Terri continues the conversation of self-directed learning with Blake Boles as he shares his thoughts on consensual schooling, intensive parenting, hard fun, and the importance of peer groups.
Blake Boles: The World I'd Like to Live In
Terri dives into the topic of self-directed learning as Blake Boles shares his notion of consensual schooling, intensive parenting, hard fun, and the importance of peer groups.
Adventures in Self-Directed Learning with Blake Boles
Terri dives into the topic of self-directed learning as Blake Boles shares his notion of consensual schooling, intensive parenting, hard fun, and the importance of peer groups.
Against the Grade with Mason Ember
Terri speaks with a teen film-maker about the what school should be, learning at the right time, setting and measuring your own goals, and experiencing summer vacation all year round.
Power With - Not Power Over
Catina Franklin Sweeney of Embark Center for Self-Directed Education shares how adolescents and teens develop compassion, competence, and confidence in a sociocratic learning community.
A Digital Perspective on Passion and Purpose
Terri speaks with author and teacher Michael Hernandez on why and how we can support teens in purposeful use of technology.
Let Go with LetGrow
Terri speaks with Lenore Skenazy author, speaker, and cofounder of LetGrow.org to discuss the why and how of bringing independence, competence, and courage back to our lives. The Challenge for this…
Opting Out of the Anxious Generation
Erin Loechner, author of "The Opt-Out Family," shares personal perspective and suggestions for how to give your kids what technology can't.www.optoutfamily.com
The Anxious Generation
Terri introduces Jonathon Haidt's best-selling book on technology's impact on the mental health of adolescents.
Mastery, Autonomy, and Purpose: The MAP That Stands the Test of Time
While educational philosophies, policies, and methodologies are endless, one thing remains...there is no one way of learning that fits everyone. History finds us coming full circle with parent…
Sharpen Your Moral Compass: A Conversation with Dane White, City Mayor
Dane White, Mayor of Escondido, CA, tells his story of a rocky road to finding his element and the power of patience, perseverance, purpose, and people to find your moral compass.
S4E29 Ned Johnson Part 2: The Science and Sense Behind the Self-Driven Child
Terri continues the conversation with Ned on what we can do to reverse the trend of anxiety and learned helplessness.
Ned Johnson Part 1: The Science and Sense Behind the Self-Driven Child
We are wired to care. Care about ourselves, our learning, and each other. Ned Johnson, co-author of The Self-Driven Child, shares his experience and views on why we are becoming an uncaring society.
Relationships: Screens vs Humans
Casey O'Roarty of Sproutable discusses adolescents and smartphones.
School is in Session: Get Out of the Classroom
Meet young high school students who share how their natural love of learning remains alive through a personalized learning journey.
Out of the Muck with Consent-based Learning
Ken Danford, author of Learning is Natural; School is Optional and co-founder of North Star, a center for teen learners shares his story and insight on self-directed learning.
S4E24 Stress vs Passion: Different Forms of Rigor
While rigorous learning requires challenge, it doesn't have to be painful. Two high school students share their experience transitioning from meaningless to meaningful learning. Show…
S4E23 Spark and Go Wild. Part 2
Part 2: John Ratey, MD, best-selling author and doctor of psychiatry, shares common everyday practices that bring a natural sense of well-being.Show Notes:Healthy Habits Inventory
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