The Ecology of Schools with Jose Caballero

If you know anything about Santa Barbara High School and its students, chances are you probably know something about Jose Caballero - the AP Environmental Science teacher. For over two decades, Jose has not only introduced complex ecosystems to young learners, but also fostered the school’s student-led community garden. This week, Stacy sits down with master teacher Jose to dive into all the connections between the ecosystems that constitute our planet and the ecosystems that constitute our schools. Jose’s pedagogy runs counter to our current educational philosophy of data-driven productivity, increasingly constricted school day, and transient leadership. For Jose, a healthy classroom is one that centers egalitarianism, maximizes the voices of students, and addresses the root causes of academic dispassion. Tune in for some regenerative back-to-school philosophy!

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