Steve Seidel joins Mitch Resnick to discuss how the schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy, founded in reaction to Italian fascism in 1945, can provide important lessons for educators everywhere today, as authoritarianism is again on the rise around the world.

Mimi Ito joins Mitch Resnick to discuss the interest-driven, equity-oriented approach of Connected Learning -- and how Connected Learning can provide a framework for thinking about the role of new AI technologies in children’s lives. Mimi also discusses how she is using Connected Learning principles to inform a new research initiative focusing on neurodiverse learners.

Mitch Resnick talks with his long-time collaborator Natalie Rusk about ways to support young people in building on their interests, expanding opportunities for more motivating, memorable, and meaningful learning experiences. Natalie draws on examples from her work as co-creator of the Computer Clubhouse network, Scratch, and OctoStudio.