Annie chats with Matt Bauman, a former teacher, author, and founder, about the transformative power of personalized learning in education. Matt shares how tailoring learning to students’ interests can unlock critical thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial skills, offering practical insights for teachers, parents, and students at any experience level.

To connect with Matt, check out his website here: https://opened.co/

(00:00) Personalized Learning
(02:39) Challenges in Public Education
(05:29) Teachers Driving Personalized Learning
(11:15) Using Student Interests
(14:21) Entrepreneurship & Problem-Solving
(20:20) Classroom Implementation Tips
(28:28) Advocating for Change
(36:47) Growth Mindset & “Not Yet”

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Discover how personalized learning can improve student engagement and outcomes
✅ Learn practical strategies for implementing personalized learning in the classroom
✅ Understand how tapping into student interests fosters critical thinking and problem-solving
✅ Explore how entrepreneurship can support interdisciplinary learning
✅ Gain actionable tips to advocate for change in public education

Packed with insights and actionable advice, this episode inspires teachers, parents, and education advocates to embrace personalized learning, empower students, and rethink traditional approaches to public education.

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