Schoolish

By Mike Yates

Schoolish (Formerly the School Sucks Podcast) is a podcast that seeks to push thinking about what is possible when we have hard conversations about education.

Here we tell stories, interrogate data,... more

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How many episodes does Schoolish have?

The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.

Schoolish episodes:

March 21, 2023 054: Annnnd We're Back...Again
I heard from a lot of you that we should be back...so we are! Less frequent but more in-depth episodes. Cataloging my thoughts on the future of learning and saying the things that no one else will.
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2min
August 05, 2022 053: Should we really get rid of GRADES in school?
I got into it ALL this week!
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43min
July 16, 2022 052: Everything Right and Wrong With Homeschooling!
What's with homeschooling? Should you get into it? Should you leave it alone? How should you approach it?
Mike and Brett get into it ALL on the podcast this week!
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1h 3min
June 15, 2022 I have some explaining to do...
If you read the latest edition of Schoolish: The Newsletter then you might have thought we were getting rid of this podcast...but...we are still here.
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2min
February 10, 2022 051: Why YOU need to be a storyteller w/ Andy Boenau
We talking all about the importance of storytelling in the lives of students, parents, educators...well basically everyone! Andy and I had such a great conversation on this! Cannot wait for you to tune in!
To learn more about Andy check out his website:
https://andyboenau.com
Grab a free book from Andy:
https://www.andyboenau.com/GreatStory
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54min
February 03, 2022 050: Chickens and Snakes: Why you should get rid of GT programs
What do you think of when you hear GT classes?

When I was growing up I remember being brought into a drab, tan-colored room and taking a test to get into the GT program.

The test had patterns of shapes and logic puzzles and word problems.

At a young age, I remember thinking, "What does this have to do with anything I like to do?" LOL

I got into the program and was told that I was the best and the brightest on my acceptance letter.

The day classes started my teacher double and triple-checked that I was supposed to be in her GT class, even though she'd just met me and not heard me speak one word...hmmm

When I became a teacher the GT program had its own wing of the building. Regular students were not allowed to walk down that wing.

How did the teachers know it was a regular student? Their ID badge which had to be worn on a lanyard either read "Gifted" or "General."

Today on Schoolish Live we are getting into something Abbott Elementary broached really well...the problem with GT Programs in schools.
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35min
January 20, 2022 049: Yes, Your Private School Actually Sucks Too
There are some pretty common misconceptions about private schools in the United States. Many think they are well funded, rigorous, better staffed, better trained, and all-around better than public schools.

That couldn't be more untrue.

Welcome to the next exhibit of the #case4reinvention where we will answer the question: Is Private school actually a superior schooling option?
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54min
January 14, 2022 048: Yes, You Actually Can Teach Your Kids
If all the pieces were in place would you homeschool your kids?

For the first time in a looooong time parents are taking a hard look at their kids' school.

COVID and Distance Learning have exposed our traditional school system in a way that we really haven't seen before. Because of this homeschooling is on the rise.

But is it for you?

If you say yes, tune into this. If you say no, tune into this.

Catch the live video here: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6884585652218855424/
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1h 11min
January 06, 2022 047: What is School For?
All too often in education reinvention circles, we are asking difficult questions about school. One that we never seem to ask is "what is school for?" I did that with my Linkedin Audience and want to invite you into that conversation.

If you want to catch the replay catch it here!
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46min
December 30, 2021 046: Ask Me Anything Vol. 1 on Linkdedin Live
We got into a TON of dope topics about education! AMA's and Linkedin Lives happen on my linkedin profile every Thursday at 4:00pm CT. Enjoy!
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48min

FAQs about Schoolish:

How many episodes does Schoolish have?

The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.