The Beautiful Struggle

By F.R.E.D.

I struggle as a father, husband, educator, GenXer and more, all the while trying to live life more fully.

Join me as I figure out what it means to be a modern father using the 4P's of parenting.... more

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The podcast currently has 251 episodes available.

The Beautiful Struggle episodes:

July 22, 2016 060: What is ECE and What Do They Do? with Eszter Ward & Natalie Borton

We interview two very important teachers in our sons’ lives, Early Child Educators Eszter Ward and Natalie Borton. We dive in and find out what they actually do and how they do it. Sharon and I can’t imagine working in ECE, as it is a whole different way of teaching. And it takes a lot of patience! We clear up any misconceptions on what it takes to be an ECE and how much deep learning is involved.
Music by Jukedeck
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1h 12min
July 19, 2016 Student Podcast Sample
This is a student group sample of podcasting in the classroom.
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6min
July 19, 2016 059: Do You Eat the School Lunch?
Well, do you eat the school lunch or not?
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9min
July 18, 2016 058: 6 Simple Ways to Spark Innovation With Your Students
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39min
July 18, 2016 058: 6 Simple Ways to Spark an Innovative Mindset in Your Classroom

Today, we go over 6 simple ways to spark innovation in your classroom. We break down these easy to start and easy to do strategies so you can enhance your students’ 21st century learning. We talk about how to encourage and develop student questions, how to take notes differently, generate ideas every day, be on the move and connecting with others.
What’s great about this is that you don’t need the latest technologies, or that you have to do all six. Pick one, work at it for awhile and tweak to make it your own.
See you on the other side!
Music by Jukedeck
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39min
July 14, 2016 057: What Will Disappear From Schools in 10 years?
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22min
July 11, 2016 056: How would you spend $1 Billion for schools?
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13min
July 11, 2016 056: How Would You Spend $1 Billion Dollars for Schools?

Today’s question is: How would you spend $1 Billion Dollars for Schools? Sharon and I try to think of the best ways we can use the money for schools. We dream big, and we dream small. Check out this thought provoking question on what our wish lists can be like.
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13min
July 08, 2016 055: Lead With Your Best Self with Greg John
In this gem-filled episode, I interviewed my principal at Commodore Sloat Elementary School, Greg John. Greg started as an English teacher, then eventually made his way to being a principal after being involved in various educational reform movements. Listen to the passion in his voice and gain an insight into what a principal's job is all about! He reads one of the stories from his book, Notes From the Playground, called "Matches" and he reflects on the importance of empathy when he found out one of his students tried to burn a bungalow down. Listen to how he built a bridge with the child's family and how these stories are not only a reflection on his leadership style but his inner spirituality as well. Find out WHY one should lead with their best self!

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1h 2min
July 06, 2016 054: Should Private Schools Be Illegal?
This is a very interesting question that I found online, where former Washington, D.C. Chancellor Michelle Rhee shared her story when she asked Billionaire Warren Buffet on how to solve the problems of Public Education.

Join in as we discuss this very interesting question and we try to wrap our heads around this.
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15min

FAQs about The Beautiful Struggle:

How many episodes does The Beautiful Struggle have?

The podcast currently has 251 episodes available.