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S4 Ep. 4 | WINning at the Middle School Level

Reimagining Time - April 25, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Middle school students needs more than a quiet, compliant study hall to thrive. In this episode, Dr. Zachary Cohen talks about the WIN (What I Need) Time program at his Middle School, and how it balances time for academic support with student choice, and helps students develop important executiv...

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Ned Johnson Part 2: The Science and Sense Behind the Self-Driven Child

Element Is Everything - April 20, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Terri continues the conversation with Ned on what we can do to reverse the trend of anxiety and learned helplessness. 

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Ned Johnson Part 1: The Science and Sense Behind the Self-Driven Child

Element Is Everything - April 16, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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.  

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S4 Ep. 3 | How to Jumpstart a Flex Mod Schedule

Reimagining Time - April 15, 2024 16:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Have you ever wanted to dive into the world of flex mod scheduling at your school, but just couldn't quite work out the logistics? In this podcast episode educators Dr. Scott Hand and Dr. Alexis Swineheart talk about the steps they've taken at their school to run a flex mod pilot, making shifts ...

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S4 Ep. 2 | Is MTSS What You Think it Is?

Reimagining Time - March 06, 2024 19:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, we learn from K.C. Knudson, an experienced educator and senior consultant with Novak Education. MTSS is a popular topic, and an effective tool for meeting student needs. But what is it, really? And how much hold does it have as a 'tiered model.' Explore deeper ideas about MTSS a...

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Relationships: Screens vs Humans

Element Is Everything - January 08, 2024 17:29 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Casey O'Roarty of Sproutable discusses adolescents and smartphones.  

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S4 Ep. 1 | Why Reimagining Time Matters

Reimagining Time - January 05, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Why does the use of time matter in schools? In this episode with talk with Michael B. Horn about why and how schools can change how they view and utilize time, to encourage mastery of learning over seat time. What is Rigor?: https://edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-what-is-rigor/2012/02

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#26 School is in Session: Get Out of the Classroom

Element Is Everything - December 11, 2023 15:36 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Meet young high school students who share how their natural love of learning remains alive through a personalized learning journey. 

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Out of the Muck with Consent-based Learning

Element Is Everything - November 02, 2023 23:14 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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.    

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Stress vs Passion: Different Forms of Rigor

Element Is Everything - October 25, 2023 22:10 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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 Notes:  https://realitychangers.org/  

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Spark and Go Wild. Part 2

Element Is Everything - October 09, 2023 16:02 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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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Spark and Go Wild: Part 1

Element Is Everything - October 04, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
John Ratey, MD, best-selling author and doctor of psychiatry, shares common everyday practices that bring a natural sense of well-being.  Show Notes: Harvard Article on Exercise Can Boost Your Memory and Thinking Healthy Habits Inventory

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Standing By the Water: Owning What You See

Element Is Everything - June 07, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Personal leadership for success and happiness requires personal accountability.  Stryder Spillane, CEO of Leader Prep, explains the crucial step of problem-solving – owning the situation.  Show Notes: Meet Stryder Spillane, recently featured in HR Tech Outlook magazine, to reflect on how ownin...

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The Power of a Picnic: Time to Relax, Reflect, and Rejuvenate

Element Is Everything - April 24, 2023 22:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
They say life is no picnic...but what if it was? What if every day we scheduled time for ourselves to relax, reflect, and rejuvenate.  Discover how a new mindset and habits can lead to better results with less work. This is the first of five parts of Season 3:  Taming the Modern Day Sabertooth

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S3 Ep. 6 | Building a School of the Future

Reimagining Time - February 10, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode we talk with Luke Clamp about a vision for a school that would prepare students with future-ready skills, and how it became a reality. He shares what sparked the idea, how it affected the school's physical construction, and made he and other education leaders reimagine time and c...

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S3 Ep. 5 | Making Time a Variable to Meet Student Needs

Reimagining Time - January 20, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, we talk with Brian Stack as he shares challenges schools are currently facing, and how competency-based education, and learning to function as a PLC, can help. With Brian's years of experience, and current work with schools, he has practical advice and tips to share for teachers...

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Making Time a Variable to Meet Student Needs

Reimagining Time - January 20, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, we talk with Brian Stack as he shares challenges schools are currently facing, and how competency-based education, and learning to function as a PLC, can help. With Brian's years of experience, and current work with schools, he has practical advice and tips to share for teachers...

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S3 Ep. 4 | The Opportunity Gap: Who are the Gifted Students? Pt. II

Reimagining Time - January 06, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In Part 2 of  'The Opportunity Gap: Who are the Gifted Students?' Brian Butler explains the 5 shifts to making gifted education "the floor of every classroom". What does that really mean? How can any school make these shifts? Listen to find out!

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S3 Ep. 3 | Reimagining School

Reimagining Time - December 09, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, Instructional Leader Jennifer Maichin talks about a new program at her District called Synergy. This self-directed program helps students become independent learners and master competencies that will help them build skills they need beyond high school. Learn about how they compl...

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S3 Ep. 2 | The Opportunity Gap: Who are the Gifted Students? Pt. I

Reimagining Time - November 25, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, the first of a two part feature, we talk with education consultant and author Brian Butler about the idea of giftedness in education. Traditionally gifted students are viewed as more intelligent, and set apart from the rest. But is it more about abilities and intelligence, or th...

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S3 Ep. 2 | The Opportunity Gap: Who are the Gifted Students?

Reimagining Time - November 25, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, the first of a two part feature, we talk with education consultant and author Brian Butler about the idea of giftedness in education. Traditionally gifted students are viewed as more intelligent, and set apart from the rest. But is it more about abilities and intelligence, or th...

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The Opportunity Gap: Who are the Gifted Students?

Reimagining Time - November 25, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, the first of a two part feature, we talk with education consultant and author Brian Butler about the idea of giftedness in education. Traditionally gifted students are viewed as more intelligent, and set apart from the rest. But is it more about abilities and intelligence, or th...

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S3 Ep. 1 | Maximizing Learning with a Flex Mod Schedule

Reimagining Time - November 11, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, we are joined again by Texas Assistant Principal Cathy Gaschen, who talks about how her school was able to help meet student needs, and gets kids excited about learning, even after such a tough couple of years. One way they did it? A flex mod schedule with built in time for stud...

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Season 3 Ep. 1: Maximizing Learning with a Flex Mod Schedule

Reimagining Time - November 11, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, we are joined again by Texas Assistant Principal Cathy Gaschen, who talks about how her school was able to help meet student needs, and gets kids excited about learning, even after such a tough couple of years. One way they did it? A flex mod schedule with built in time for stud...

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Reimagining Time Trailer

Reimagining Time - November 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 1 rating
What can you expect from the Reimagining Time®  podcast? Conversations with real educators like you, about creative ways to reimagine time and learning in the classroom. Find a new episode every two weeks!

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Heading for Open Waters: A Reflection on the Purpose of School

Element Is Everything - June 17, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Imagine your children waking each day, knowing what they are going to do and how they need to go about doing it. You've prepared them and the environment so well, they hum along in their work driven by curiosity and fueled by discovery.  They tackle the “boring stuff” with patience and overcome ...

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Episode 6: Let's remove the labels

Reimagining Time - January 21, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In episode 6 we speak with Kenneth Williams. Ken nationally recognized trainer, speaker, coach and consultant in leadership and school culture. Ken discusses his thoughts on why we should stop ability grouping students. How schools can create equitable learning for every student. 

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Episode 5: How to Create a Flex Period

Reimagining Time - January 07, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In our last episode, Why Create a Flex Period?, Assistant Principal John Weaver talked about the benefits of a flex period, that he's experienced at his school. But how do you create, and successfully manage a flex period? Learn all about it in this episode as John gets into the details of imple...

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Episode 4: Why Create a Flex Period?

Reimagining Time - December 17, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Would you like to see your students take ownership of their learning? Would you like to give them opportunities, every day, that allow them to meet their needs? In this episode Assistant Principal John Weaver expresses how a daily flex period has benefitted students, teachers, and the entire sch...

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Episode 3: Putting Students First

Reimagining Time - December 03, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode Charles Williams talks about his school's number one motivation -- love for students. How has this impacted their approach to student learning amidst the pandemic, and what changes has it led them to make in their master schedule? Intro track is entitled ‘Roughcut’ by the artist...

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