Podcasts by Insights Into Education Podcast
American education is caught at a cross roads. While there is no shortage of discussion about how to educate children moving forward, much either lacks historic insight into the fundamental building blocks that got us here, or is based by policies funded and dictated by private interests.
In Insights Into Education Dan and Ed informally discuss the concerns of parents and teachers about the state of American education. They focus on what they have collectively learned in almost 100 years of experiences as teachers and administrators. Dan and Ed believe education must be focused on each individual child. They share a wealth of knowledge about experiential education. As parents, and having dealt with parents' concerns on many levels, they share insights into what parents need from teachers and the education system.
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Rosemary Agneessens - The Leadership We Need from 2020-12-07T16:43:33
Rosemary Agneessens is a proven community organizer and leader. She joins Dan and Ed for a refreshing and much-needed discussion of where we are now and where we are going. The pandemic will pas...
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Richard Parkhouse - Evolving Education from 2020-07-13T18:30:47
Dan and Ed introduce a highly respected educator, Richard Parkhouse. Richard is uniquely qualified to help evolve education so that schools are student-centered and address changes necessary if ...
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Galen Englund - Humanitarian Consultant from 2020-06-29T19:30:46
Dan’s and Ed’s guest is Galen Englund, a remarkable and very accomplished young man. This podcast highlights the educational paths that led to his successful career and the ability to mak...
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The Impact of Slaying Goliath from 2020-04-29T17:51:31
Dan and Ed are deeply impressed with Diane Ravitch’s critically acclaimed new book. Inspired by her insights and leadership – and the past and present corruption of public education by people wh...
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Interview With David Nathaniel Berger Part 2 from 2020-03-03T20:22:34
Part two. Interview with David Nathaniel Berger. Dan and Ed continue to document the preparation necessary for our graduates to make a contribu...
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Interview With David Nathaniel Berger from 2020-02-09T21:16:28
What preparation is necessary to make a contribution to yourself and society? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Dan and Ed interview David Nathaniel Berger who is currently in Denmark working ...
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Understanding Human Competence from 2019-12-02T21:52:16
Dan Kenley interviews Ed Berger about his recent book, Human Competence. What was the thinking behind this unique approach to education reform? Why write an education book that avoids edubabble ...
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Teaching Abroad with Dan Miles from 2019-09-03T18:25:46
Some of the best and brightest young USA students, faced with debt, damaged school districts, and poor pay, especially as educators, venture into other lands and find meaningful work and decent ...
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Courageous Parenting with Holli Kenley from 2019-08-04T17:02:21
Dan and Ed bring Holli Kenley back to update us on positive things that are happening for parents and kids. Holli gives updates on the latest br...
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Teaching for Human Competence from 2019-06-18T21:23:20
Dan and Ed focus on current education practices and highlight both problems and strengths they have observed in schools. Dan shares his recent experiences working as an administrator in a Califo...
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Education for the Future with Alex Berger from 2019-03-31T11:36:14
With special guest, Alex Berger calling in from Denmark, Dan and Ed engage in a lively discussion of critical issues that must be addressed to enhance public education and free it from standardi...
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Organize and Get Involved with Nicky Indicavitch from 2018-07-22T16:56:45
Dan and Ed bring back Nicky Indicavitch because she is one of the most eloquent and knowledgeable spokespersons for what has become a National Model for grassroots civic involvement and change. ...
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The Fight For Charter School Accountability Part 2 with Jim Hall from 2018-07-12T16:24:05
Dan and Ed asked Jim Hall to return to continue reporting on his work for Charter School Accountability. In episode 29, April 11, 2018, Jim explained his motivation and his research into how tax...
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Pilates for Parents with Holli Kenley from 2018-07-04T22:30:19
The Power of Red For Ed with Rosemary Agneessens from 2018-06-23T10:05:20
Dan and Ed welcome back Rosemary Agneessens, one of the most knowledgeable and energetic ladies we have the privilege of having as our guest. Rosemary shares insights into the amazing things hap...
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Arizonans For Charter School Accountability with Jim Hall from 2018-04-11T20:33:47
Dan and Ed are still reeling from this remarkable and informative visit with Jim Hall, educator and investigator of charter school finance in Arizona. Charter school finance? Sounds boring? Well...
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The Power of Parents, Teachers and Students with Beth Simek and Nicky Indicavitch from 2018-04-10T22:00:23
Ed and Dan believe the American education system can recover from the destructive work of privatizers, profiteers, and those who claim they can force solutions without identifying the problems. ...
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Expect More Arizona with Jennifer Hernandez from 2018-04-03T20:58:17
Ed and Dan have a special guest, Jennifer Hernandez, Community Engagement Manager for Expect More Arizona, one of the increasingly effective groups educating citizens about what it will take to ...
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Early Care and Education with Vickey La Motte from 2018-02-27T23:10:48
Dan and Ed welcome Vickey La Motte, an accomplished educator, visionary, developer, and the first director of the Family Enrichment Center (FEC), a lab school model for Early Care and Education ...
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How Strong Educators Are Created from 2018-02-14T17:05:11
In this podcast Ed and Dan answer a listener’s question: Who are you guys and what are some of the most important things you have done? Ed shares adventures as a high school teacher in a frank d...
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A Global Perspective with Alex Berger from 2017-10-16T23:06:42
Dan and I have striven to learn about the insights of graduates of American K-12 schools and American universities who have gone on to study in other countries.
Our guest for this Podcas...
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Activism in Education from 2017-07-17T20:23:27
Activism In Education: Dan and Ed expose their deepest concerns about teacher apathy and lack of professional responsibility. The discussion is vibrant and opinionated. As they discuss their ins...
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Screen Kids Part V with Holli Kenley - The Final Chapter from 2017-05-15T19:35:12
This episode concludes the 5-part series about Screen Addiction. In these episodes, Holli Kenley provides parents and educators with resources and information about what screen use and abuse is...
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Screen Kids Part IV with Holli Kenley from 2017-04-20T15:39:30
In episode 21, Screen Kids Part IV, Dan and Ed continue our interviews with Holli Kenley, a lady who is reaching thousands of people of all ages through her books, presentations, school assembli...
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Screen Kids Part III with Holli Kenley from 2017-04-14T09:39:43
In episode 20, Screen Kids Part III, Dan and Ed continue our interviews with Holli Kenley, a lady who is reaching thousands of people of all ages through her books, presentations, school assembl...
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Screen Kids Part II with Holli Kenley from 2017-04-05T16:04:54
In episode 19, Screen Kids Part II, Dan and Ed continue our interviews with Holli Kenley, a lady who is reaching thousands of people of all ages through her books, presentations, school assembli...
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Screen Kids with Holli Kenley from 2017-02-17T07:31:34
In episode 18, Screen Kids, Dan and Ed continue our interviews with Holli Kenley, a lady who is reaching thousands of people of all ages through her books, presentations, school assemblies, and ...
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Early Childhood Education from 2017-01-29T09:35:16
Dan and Ed invite Wendy Watson, an early childhood education expert, to share her views and experiences. Wendy dispels any ideas that early – even pre-natal – experiences are not major, critica...
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Peter Pierson: Public Support for the Public Good from 2017-01-13T19:02:10
In this episode, Public Support For The Public Good, Dan and Ed spend time with Peter Pierson, a talented and active citizen who ran in 2016 for a seat in the AZ House representing Legislative D...
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The Damage Tech Does To Developing Brains from 2016-11-17T18:37:34
This 19 minute episode introduces parents to the essentials of brain development in children who are allowed to play and develop naturally, without technology. No tablets. No smart phones. No el...
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Cashing in on Kids from 2016-10-23T10:53:55
Cashing In On Kids. Dan and I attempt to look at education from the reformer’s point of view. What is their thinking? Why destroy public schools? Are their approaches good for your child? For ...
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Cyber Bullying and the Risk of Bullycide from 2016-10-04T18:43:50
This episode is a continuation of Episode 12 with Holli Kenley. Dan and Ed ask Holli to give us more detail about her wor...
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Another Way with Holli Kenley from 2016-09-19T20:27:32
In this episode, Dan and Ed have a great visit with Holli Kenley, a lady who is reaching thousands of people of all ages through her books, presentations, school assemblies, and radio talks. He...
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Engaging Your Community - Round II with Rosemary Agneessens from 2016-09-12T17:09:48
This is the second time we have been fortunate to have Rosemary Agneessens, an experienced community organizer and facilitator, as a guest. Rosemary shares insights into empowering local communi...
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Engaging Your Community from 2016-08-21T20:37:43
The beating hearts of America are its communities and at their core are our schools. Our special guest for this episode, which is focused on building community effectiveness, is Rosemary Agnee...
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Know the Difference: Teaching vs Learning from 2016-07-11T19:29:07
In this episode Dan and Ed examine the dynamics behind teaching and learning. They rely on first-hand experiences to explain how the structure of...
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Hands-on Education - Interview With Judy Querry from 2016-06-25T10:16:34
In this episode Ed and Dan feature Judy Querry, a recently retired elementary school teacher from Colorado. Judy shares how experiential, hands-on education experiences gave her insights into le...
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Successful Models for Experiential Education from 2016-06-14T16:45:42
Dan and Ed share their personal experiences as educators searching for ways to improve our public schools. They share examples, such as creating a variety of experiential programs both within th...
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Education and the Resegregation of America from 2016-06-06T16:51:13
In this episode, Dan and Ed discuss the re-segregation of America’s schools through the use of the school choice movement. Charter schools and vouchers-type programs are being used to separate w...
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Tearing the Fabric of Public Schools from 2016-05-24T15:23:44
In this episode Dan and Ed explore the origins of public education and the original intent of those who worked to create "One Nation" out of myriads of different cultures. They explore the conce...
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The Teacher's Dilemma from 2016-05-10T16:03:54
Our education programs are damaged by external forces that have by-passed professional teachers, and the needs of children, to force standardization and forms of inculcation on education.
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Standards and Standardization from 2016-04-26T19:48:27
In episode three, Dan and Ed explain their objections to the cookie-cutter (standardization) approaches corporations and many high profile non-educators have forced on education.
These gr...
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Transforming the System from 2016-04-19T17:27:41
In this episode, Dan and Ed identify forces hurting children. Forces at work in America that are not based on what is best for the child. These forces are driven by ideologues who have little or...
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Tackling Parent and Teacher Concerns About American Education from 2016-04-17T20:14:45
In this introductory episode, Dan and Ed informally discuss the concerns of parents and teachers about the state of American education. They focus on what they have collectively learned from alm...
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