Reinventing Education

Nov 23 2024 100 ep. 43 mins 11
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Deconstructing education & putting it back together in a meaningful way.

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EP 122 The Counselor Principal: A New Vision for School Leadership

Nov 23 2024 21 mins  
In this episode of the Reinventing Education Podcast, Rob & Brendan dive into the transformative role of the Counselor Principal within progressive, sociocratic, or counselor-centered schools. Unlike the traditional hierarchy of the expert-led "pyramid" model or the managerial "star" approach of a coach principal, the counselor principal thrives in a flattened hierarchy where c

EP 121 School’s Out Forever: Teacher Turnover Troubles

Nov 03 2024 37 mins  
Today, Rob and Brendan hit pause on our exploration of the counselor-centered school to dive into some eye-opening headlines about the current state of teacher attrition. Following up on our previous discussion about the teacher shortage, we turn our attention to a recent article that sheds light on why so many educators are leaving the profession. We’ll explore compelling storie

EP 120 Skateparks Today, Yoga Tomorrow: The Shift in School Spaces

Oct 20 2024 35 mins  
Today, Rob and Brendan dive into the counselor-centered approach to libraries and P.E. spaces. In P.E. there is a move toward treating these parts of the school as flexible, community-driven areas that explore and embrace a range of approaches to physical health. We’ll look at how these spaces are shaped by the ongoing needs of students and their communities. The same goes for li

EP 119 A Four Day School Week!?!

Oct 06 2024 42 mins  
Welcome! Today Rob and Brendan dive into the knotty topic of the four-day school week. Countries like Belgium and various states in the U.S. are trying it out for reasons such as reducing operational costs, combating teacher burnout, and offering students more time for family activities. Why is this shift happening, and what are the potential drawbacks? And—dare we say—could th

EP 118 Innovative School Spaces: adaptable and co-created

Sep 21 2024 30 mins  
How do counselor schools approach shared spaces like gymnasiums and lunchrooms? At first glance, it might seem like a minor issue, but move one piece, and the whole system shifts. If the counselor classroom is built on the idea of negotiating learning time, then shared spaces in schools must also be negotiated by everyone involved. Suddenly, we realize these spaces can adapt to fit

EP 117 : Are Counsellor Centred Approaches to School Buildings Designed for Chaos?

Sep 07 2024 17 mins  
In today’s episode, we explore the counselor-centered approach to schools, focusing on how this method reshapes education by designing learning spaces that foster freedom, choice, and inquiry. We’ll discuss how this approach unites environments to support both personal and academic growth while also addressing some of the challenges it introduces. Join us as we dive into the im

EP116 : Balancing Education's Three Aims: A Counselor-Centered Approach to Holistic Development

Jun 01 2024 15 mins  
In this episode, Rob and Brendan discuss how a counselor-centered approach balances the three aims of education: citizenship, workforce preparation, and self-development by challenging traditional metrics of success and advocating for positive interactions and personal responsibility over standardized test scores. We delve into how this approach aims to build a resilient, compassio

EP115 What students should do in school and life - according to the counsellor approach

Apr 28 2024 19 mins  
In this episode, we explore schools centered on student meaning and development through pursuing meaning. -we discuss the benefits of this including meaningful contributions to a community and the pursuit of what matters to individual students -but also the drawbacks of ensuring we are doing so well and the potential for students to drift aimlessly

EP 114 : Workplace Preparation in a Counsellor Centered School

Mar 31 2024 26 mins  
Join us as we explore how a counsellor centered school might approach the challenge of aligning personal meaning with workplace readiness. We delve into how intrinsic values can serve both the self and our communities and how we must address the challenges and opportunities of pursuing meaningful paths, from nurturing dreams to bridging the gap between school ideals and real-world

EP 113 : The Agora Schools Model with Hans Van Heesewijk

Feb 11 2024 44 mins  
In today's episode, we speak with Hans van Heesewijk, an educator who was integral to the founding of the Agora School system utilised in schools across the Netherlands. The Agora model is a child centred approach that prioritises individualised learning experiences. It has no standard classes, classrooms, or fixed curriculum, instead students are encouraged to pursue their passion