In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Denise Handlarski, an educator, researcher, and rabbi, to explore the role of wellness in education. Denise shares insights on how schools can become more creative and values-driven, along with practical strategies for integrating well-being into teaching and learning.

In this episode, we talk with Professor Karleen Pendleton Jiménez—writer, filmmaker, and educator—about gender and social justice in education. Karleen shares insights on current research, challenges, and opportunities, along with practical advice for educators striving to create more inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Building on our discussion of the YLS program, this episode looks at key research findings and insights from the program’s implementation. We examine the role of community-based experiential learning, interdisciplinary approaches, and self-efficacy in climate change education, along with practical strategies for bringing these elements into mainstream classrooms.

In this episode, we explore the vision, goals, and impact of the Youth Leadership in Sustainability (YLS) program with Cam Douglas. We discuss the importance of integrating climate change education into youth learning experiences and how YLS fosters student engagement, leadership, and interdisciplinary thinking to address the climate crisis.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Stephanie Muehlethaler about fostering inclusive and supportive communities in higher education. She shares insights on student success, leadership in times of crisis, and her innovative graduate course on educational leadership during challenging times.

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Nicole Bell, an Anishinaabe scholar and educator, to discus storytelling from an Anishinaabe perspective. She shares insights on Indigenous culture-based education, the role of storytelling in teaching and learning, and how educators can meaningfully incorporate storytelling into their practice.

In this episode, we speak with Shaghig Chaparian, a Ph.D. candidate at New York University specializing in Science and Environmental Conservation Education, about the power of eco-pedagogy and systems thinking in the classroom. She shares insights on how educators can incorporate eco-pedagogy into their practice without feeling overwhelmed and how systems thinking can empower students to critically engage and take action.

In this short introductory episode, hosts Anne and Lauren introduce The Informed Educator and discuss why reimagining teaching and learning in the Anthropocene is more important than ever. They share their vision for the podcast and the critical issues it will explore.