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Bob Lenz is the CEO of PBLWorks, an institute that uses project based learning to
increase educational equity and provide learning that students connect with. Bob has
spent his life creating project based classrooms for himself and teaching others how to
do it.

We discuss how project based learning prepares kids, especially black and brown and
underprivileged learners, for college success through teaching collaboration, public
speaking, and project management, and the education myth: just because someone
teaches it, doesn’t mean you learn it, just because it was covered, doesn’t mean it was
learned.

In this episode, we cover:

• How a poetry project in the 5th grade sparked Bob’s interest in project-based learning
• Dismantling the myth that project-based learning can only work in certain schools
• Will kids learn ‘academics’ in a PBL model?
• What is hindering educators from having more agency in their classrooms and what we can do about it
• How we can assess students progress without grades
• How project-based learning works well in remote settings

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Connect with Bob on X
• Visit PBLWorks and follow them on X to learn more about Bob and project based learning
• Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.

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In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth. 

*Bonus Replay*

Welcome to Season 3 Rebel Educators!

I recently had a conversation about why we chose the name "Rebel Educator" and what it means to me. I wanted to share with you the reason why I started this podcast, what it means to be a Rebel Educator, and what I think we can accomplish when we all challenge the status quo.

Thank you for listening and enjoy the season!

RESOURCES AND LINKS:

• Check out my bestselling book Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet: amzn.to/3AcwlfF
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here

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In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.

Join me in celebrating our 100th episode milestone as I reflect on my journey as a disruptor and Rebel Educator. From unexpected beginnings to conversations with inspiring leaders in education, each episode has been a testament to challenging norms and fostering innovation. Tune in to hear all about my experience opening an inclusive, progressive school, the obstacles faced, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Thank you to all of our remarkable guests and dedicated listeners for being part of this adventure!

Giveaway details:

Enter for your chance to win the Rebel Educator Accelerator course, a copy of my book Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet, and a private 1-on-1 call with me to discuss your ideas and kickstart your journey to reimagine education!

To enter:

1. Leave a rating and review for the Rebel Educator podcast on Apple Podcasts. So I know how to contact you, and because Apple reviews take a while to show up, be sure to take a screenshot of your review BEFORE you hit submit and email it to [email protected] along with your iTunes handle or nickname.

2. Follow the Rebel Educator Facebook page / facebook.com/rebeleducator1

The winner will be announced on March 15th. Good luck and thank you for all of your support!

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.

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MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth. 

Manisha is the CEO and Founder of Teach Your Kids.  Teach Your Kids is an exciting new podcast and online community that empowers families to play an active, informed role in their children’s education. It advocates for flexible, customized education that promotes whole child development.

Manisha’s journey has been remarkable - apart from educating over 2000 children ages preK-12th grades in three countries, she founded a non-profit during the pandemic, MasteryHour, which has been pivotal in offering free math tutoring to underserved youth. She also led the largest network of organizations supporting families impacted by school closures, serving over 100,000 families. Manisha was instrumental in sparking the microschooling movement, creating CottageClass, the first marketplace for PreK-12th grade microschools in 2015.

Teach Your Kids stands as a testament to her vision - a perfect blend of tech and education. It’s not just about homeschooling; it’s about revolutionizing how we engage with learning in the digital age. Teach Your Kids aims to blur the traditional boundaries of socialization, childcare, and education, with an emphasis on holistic child development.

Join us for this insightful episode about the evolution of microschools and homeschooling, customizing education to meet the needs of each students, and embracing tech while maintaining human connections.

personal journeys into teaching, strategies for navigating challenging conversations, the importance of balancing technology with human interaction, and speculations on future trends in education.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

• Manisha’s experience as a tutor and how it shaped her journey into education.
• The emergence of microschools and homeschooling as alternatives to traditional education systems.
• Manisha’s vision for the future of education and why she believes learning will become more modular.
• How to approach difficult conversations with children. 
• Balancing the benefits of technology with the importance of human connection.

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Manisha and Teach Your Kids on Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Listen to the Teach Your Kids podcast join the Teach Your Kids community.
• Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.

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Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-accelerator

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth. 

Hope Paterson is a global nomad, mother of two and transformation coach. For the past 20 years, she has been working in what she calls the Hope triangle: electrifying pathways for humans of all ages working at the intersection of education, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Hope walks alongside people as they move from old to new, supporting them to identify opportunities, and support new ways of moving through their lives—careers, lifestyle changes and family. Her innate skill of understanding and articulating the uniqueness and brilliance of people allows them to explore and achieve what they envision. 

She runs the Hope Braintrust - a global think tank with live events and collaborations. She is building a vibrant online network for people of all ages moving through change called Hope Sparks Network. She runs coaching programs for individuals and teams moving from feeling stuck to a world of impact and growth. She is in your corner to empower you to move to new heights

Join us for this beautiful conversation about embracing failure, inspiring change, and building transformative relationships.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

• How Hope works to help people navigate changes in their lives.
• The importance of embodying change.
• The most relevant tool we need to face failure.
• Creating opportunities for the intergenerational transfer of knowledge.
• The Hope Braintrust and how it’s fostering collaboration and innovation in education.

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Hope and the Hope Sparks network on Instagram and YouTube
• Check out www.hopepaterson.ca to learn more about the Hope Braintrust working with Hope.
• Visit hopesparksnetwork.com to join their community of trailblazing educators.
• Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.

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MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth. 

Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan is the founder of Dr. Karen, LLC, a company focused on empowering educators to support language, literacy, executive functioning, and cognitive wellness. 

She currently offers professional development focused on helping K-12 teams develop programs and services that support students in the areas of leadership, language, literacy, and executive functioning. Dr. Karen is a licensed SLP and has a doctorate in special education, a special education director license, and an assistive technology graduate certificate. 

She spent 14 years in the school systems before starting her online education company in 2015. She's currently the host of the De Facto Leaders podcast.

Join us for this important conversation about executive functioning skills, what they are, their significant impact on kid’s ability to learn and navigate situations, and what you can do to help learners develop them. 

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

• The interconnection between anxiety and executive functioning skills.
• Executive functioning skills, what they are and why they’re crucial to develop.
• How a lack of executive functioning skills can affect social interactions.
• Why digital tools are not the answer to developing these skills.
• Tips for developing executive functioning skills.

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Karen on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Visit drkarendudekbrannan.com and drkarenspeech.com to learn more about Karen and work.
• Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.

Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcasts

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Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-accelerator

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth. 

Lizette Valles, M.Ed., is the founder of Ellemercito Academy, a Los Angeles-based microschool, with a focus on project/place-based learning. Her mission is to nurture students who think critically, develop a growth mindset, and demonstrate profound empathy. She is dedicated to reimagining education and implementing trauma-informed approaches in out-of-system school models such as the fast-growing small school movement.

For over 16 years, her career in education has included teaching middle/high school English, serving as a K-12 librarian, publishing La tierra de los calcetines perdidos, a bilingual children's picture book, launching Compass Educators: A Holistic Educational Services Co., and homeschooling students during the pandemic before founding Ellemercito Academy in 2021.

Join us for this conversation about the power of fostering connection and empathy to support students holistically.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

• Lizette’s journey to becoming an educator, starting at age 5.
• How the pandemic shifted Lizette’s approach to supporting students in a more holistic way.
• Why prioritizing empathy and connection is the foundation of learning.
• What it means to be a microschool and how Ellemercito functions as a hybrid microschool for homeschooling families.
• The role microschools are playing in the evolution of education.
• Using alternative methods of assessment to create complete profiles of students and the ways that they learn.
• Trauma-informed approaches and how they can be used to better connect and problem solve with students.

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Lizette on LinkedIn and Instagram or send her an email at [email protected]
• Visit ellemercito.academy and compasseducators.com to learn more about the work Lizette is doing to change the landscape of learning.
• Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.

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Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-accelerator

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth. 

Nathaniel Provencio has worked in the public education field since 2001 as a classroom teacher, building administrator and associate superintendent . In 2010, he became the principal of Minnieville Elementary in Prince William County, Virginia. Under his leadership, Minnieville Elementary was recognized as a Virginia Distinguished Title 1 School, became a National Model Professional Learning Community and was the winner of the 2019 Richard DuFour PLC Award.

Mr. Provencio has been honored as the 2017 Prince William County principal of the year, the 2017 Washington Post Principal of the Year and the 2019 Virginia National Distinguished Principal of the Year.

Mr. Provencio is the author of Community Connections and Your PLC at Work, which focuses on how schools can utilize the professional learning community framework to enhance family and community engagement.

Mr. Provencio graduated from the University of North Alabama in 2001 with a degree in education and has a master’s degree in education administration from George Mason University in which he was recognized as one of 50 all-time George Mason University Alumni.

Join us for this insightful conversation about improving schools by implementing Professional Learning Communities, focusing on customer service in education, and investing in people over products.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

• Nathaniel’s journey from substitute teacher to superintendent, and now education consultant.
• What a professional learning community is and Nathaniel’s two-pronged approach to build an award winning one.
• Core ideas to help administrators use the the professional learning community framework to do this in their own schools.
• Increasing community and family engagement.
• The benefits of shifting to a customer service approach as a school leader.
• Positive and negative trends Nathaniel has seen working with schools across the country.

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Nathaniel on X and LinkedIn
• Visit www.provenprincipalllc.com to learn more about Nathaniel and his work.
• Check out Nathaniel’s YouTube channel.
• Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.

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Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-accelerator

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth. 

Danielle Nuhfer believes that “well teachers will change the world.” And part of how this change will happen is through educators, school leaders, and school systems finding creative ways to prioritize teacher well-being.

Danielle is the author of The Path of the Mindful Teacher which chronicles her own journey of burnout and how she found a mindfulness practice that transformed her from the inside out.  

During her 20 years as a public school educator, she founded Teaching Well which is dedicated to helping school leaders increase teacher retention and student outcomes by choosing to prioritize well-being through professional development opportunities and teacher wellness coaching.

Join us for this important conversation about avoiding teacher burnout and creating school cultures that are integral to the trajectory of change in education.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

• How classroom teaching and burnout led Danielle to finding and practicing mindfulness. 
• Using mindfulness to change our perspectives and empower teachers.
• The Teaching Well program and how it shifts classroom and school culture.
• What can leaders do to prioritize the well-being of their staff.
• Danielle’s favorite question to ask ourselves to increase awareness without judgement.
• Why “well teachers” are integral to the trajectory of change in education.
• Using mindfulness to create meaningful interactions in classrooms.

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn.
• Visit www.teachingwell.life to learn more about Teaching Well.
• Check out UP Academy’s Project Literacy Curriculum at projectup.us. 
• Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.

Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcasts

We’d love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content: forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6 

Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. https://forms.gle/CZJXLQDdevPh22ZN7

Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-accelerator

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth. 

Matt Chaussee is the CEO and Co-founder of Be More Colorful, an immersive media and virtual reality production company whose flagship product, CareerViewXR, is being used across the country to help students explore authentic, real-world careers through virtual reality.

Be More Colorful is currently a semifinalist for the Yass Prize and Matt is here to share with us about his company’s work and how it’s revolutionizing education. Join us for this wonderful conversation about permissionless learning and empowering students to explore diverse careers paths in an ever-evolving landscape.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

• Matt’s background and how he moved from real estate photography to education.
• CareerViewXR and how it’s helping kids experience careers using virtual reality.
• How Be More Colorful is permissionless in the opportunities it’s giving to students.
• Be More Colorful’s nomination for the Yass prize and how you can vote in the Parent Choice Award.
• The future of AI and what role educators play.
• Matt shares with us some of the other semifinalists who are up for the Yass prize.

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Visit careerviewxr.bemorecolorful.com to learn more about CareerViewXR and connect with them on Facebook and LinkedIn
• Connect with Matt and Be More Colorful on Facebook and LinkedIn
• Vote in the Yass Prize Parent Choice Award: yassprize.org
• Check out UP Academy’s Project Literacy Curriculum at projectup.us. 
• Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet
• Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.
• Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.
• Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.

Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcasts

We’d love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content: forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6 

Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. https://forms.gle/CZJXLQDdevPh22ZN7

Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-accelerator

MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:

In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.

This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.