Ethical Schools

Amy and Jon talk with educational innovators about creating ethical learning environments, helping students overcome the effects of trauma, and empowering young people to make change. Tune in weekly.

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January 13, 2026 00:36:41
Pop culture literacies: Engaging students in critical analysis

Pop culture literacies: Engaging students in critical analysis

We speak with Dr. Mia Hood, author of  Pop Culture Literacies: Teaching Interpretation, Response, and Composition in a Digital World, about analyzing popular music...

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January 04, 2026 00:01:46
Join our Global Saturday Salons!

Join our Global Saturday Salons!

Collaborate with teachers and learners worldwide! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT GLOBALCONVERSATIONS.NET Along with our partner organizations – Agastya International Foundation, Center for Artistry...

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December 03, 2025 00:49:16
Pragmatism in the classroom: Lessons from Dewey, Maxine Greene, and Eleanor Duckworth

Pragmatism in the classroom: Lessons from Dewey, Maxine Greene, and Eleanor Duckworth

We speak with Dr. Susan Jean Mayer about her recent book, "Practicing Pragmatism Through Progressive Pedagogies: A Philosophical Lens for Grounding Classroom Teaching and...

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November 14, 2025 00:46:16
The pioneers: Democracy front and center (Part Two)

The pioneers: Democracy front and center (Part Two)

We speak with Deborah Meier and Jane Andrias, pioneers in the democratic small-school movement. Debbie founded the Central Park East Schools. Jane Andrias was...

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October 25, 2025 00:31:51
The pioneers: Democracy front and center (Part One)

The pioneers: Democracy front and center (Part One)

We speak with Deborah Meier and Jane Andrias, pioneers in the democratic small-school movement. Debbie founded the Central Park East Schools. Jane Andrias was...

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September 28, 2025 01:03:26
Technology and ethics: AI and the classroom

Technology and ethics: AI and the classroom

Robbie Torney, director of AI Programs at Common Sense Media, analyzes teachers' use of AI. We focus on AI teaching assistants, their uses and...

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