This week on Sweat the Technique, Doug sits down with Ashley Rogers Berner, author of Educational Pluralism and Democracy: How to Handle Indoctrination, Promote Exposure, and Rebuild America’s Schools.

Berner, who has studied school systems around the world, describes how ‘pluralism’--multiple pathways within a system of publicly supported schools–is the norm among democracies. Pluralism allows families to choose schools that align to their values and beliefs but also ensure consistent outcomes necessary to sustaining democracy. She proposes a reimagining of both the structure and content of the US public school systems to educate the citizens of tomorrow.

This week on Sweat the Technique, Ryan sits down with two of his former students from Team Academy, Kinyette Henderson and Robert Reddick.

They discuss lessons learned from the early years of Ryan’s ambitious school, and what helped them develop into the success stories they are today.

This week on Sweat the Technique, Ravi welcomes back Scott Young, author of Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery. Whether you’re a student studying for an exam, an employee learning a new skill at work, or just want to get better at something you’re interested in, Scott’s insights will help you do it better.

This week on Sweat the Technique, Stacey sits down with Mike Erwin, CEO of the Character & Leadership Center, Director of Team Red White and Blue, and co- author of Leadership is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital World.

Mike and his book offer concrete strategies for combating the depersonalization of the Information Age and strengthening our connections with other people.

Today Stacey sits down with her friend Blouke Carus to discuss the lessons he’s learned in his 96 years of life.

Among his many accomplishments, Blouke was Chairman Emeritus of the Carus Corporation, the former Chairman of the Carus publishing company, and a former member of the President’s National Council on Education Research - but his wisdom transcends titles as he offers simple, actionable advice for living a long, happy and fulfilling life.

This week on Sweat the Technique, Ryan sits down with Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life.

Jeff offers effective ways to find out what others really think, know, and feel - leading to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships.

Stacey sits down with Passport Cutty, author of Mending Me: Your Unfiltered Guide to Fixing Yourself.

She offers wide ranging advice from friendships to dating, to self actualization and beyond.

Doug sits down with Greg Ashman, author of A Little Guide for Teachers: Cognitive Load Theory. Greg discusses Cognitive Load Theory and how we can work to optimize our working and long term memory.

Doug sits down with Amy Forrester and Adam Boxer, educators and hosts of the podcast They Behave for Me. They compare the American and English educational systems and outline how we can all do better for our kids.

Doug sits down with Robert Pondiscio, author of How The Other Half Learns: Equality, Excellence, and the Battle Over School Choice. 

Robert is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on K–12 education, curriculum, teaching, school choice, and charter schooling.