Step 1: I Deleted Social Media Off of My Phone
After watching "The Social Dilemma," I decided to delete social media off of my phone.
Sep 28, 2020•6 min
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I'm Angry, But is Jamal 's "Toxic Positivity" Hurting Me?
I'm NOT having a good day- so is Jamal making the situation worse by trying to keep me positive?
Sep 25, 2020•24 min
I Just Watched "The Social Dilemma" and...
I just watched "The Social Dilemma" and I have to say- I'm not surprised, but I AM bothered. I'm bothered by "well the other side said..." type of arguments. I am also bothered by the concern that we might "be headed to civil war," from one of the subjects on the film. Either way, let me know what you think. I'm always up for a perspective. dwettrick@startedupfoundation.org
Sep 21, 2020•8 min
What Does "A System Change" Look Like For Students Of Color?
Jamal and I talk about a "system" change in education, especially for the students that are overlooked academically. Jamal also sheds some light on his experience as a student, and what he wants to see changed at school that serve students of color- and beyond.
Sep 18, 2020•28 min
Cheating The Algorithm
I noticed I changed the algorithm by taking a few weeks off. That got me thinking...
Sep 14, 2020•5 min
Is "Toxic Positivity" Good For COVID Weary Educators & Students?
Jamal & I are back from a break... because we were tired & weary. The start of school year has been hard on parents, students, teachers, and admins. Jamal breaks down how he has gotten out of his rut- and why his positivity breads more energy in himself and others.
Sep 11, 2020•24 min
Ryan Long: Comedy As Thought Provoking Content
Ryan Long is a comedian that has recently trended for his viral videos on his YouTube channel. His portrayal of "woke culture" and "Fox fans" is a mirror on the polarization of people and identities. In this episode Ryan explains why comedy is alive and well AND why "being offensive" can make people think. You can find more of his work on his YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/phatbredrens and his website at: https://www.ryanlongcomedy.com/
Aug 19, 2020•42 min
Good Luck Class Of 2021
Best of luck Class of 2021!
Aug 17, 2020•4 min
What does cancelling or postponing do to college athletes?
Jamal and I discuss (ok- mostly Jamal has the good insights) how the college football season will affect student athletes.
Aug 14, 2020•29 min
Learning Pods: How To Deliver Quality Education During COVID
Mike Teng is the CEO of Swing Education, which normally places quality substitute teachers w/ schools. Now Swing has launched Swing Bubbles, which is matching educators with parents and schools that want small "pod" schools. https://www.pods.swingeducation.com We also talked a lot about equity and access for the students that are in situations that might not allow them the advantages of being in a pod. Swing Education provided the link for people interested in helping to sponsor low-income stude...
Aug 12, 2020•26 min
Should We Give A Genius Hour Approach During COVID?
A friend of mine Tweeted about an idea of making more time for passion projects, Genius Hour- as we start the COVID pt 2 school year. I gave this a lot of thought. Risks like this require a lot of thought. Thanks for the thought-provoking question Ron!
Aug 10, 2020•8 min
Crucial Conversations: Learning Pods
"Learning pods" and "Micro Schools" are being talked about, especially around the areas of equity. Today, Jamal and I look into the equity issues, and also why parents want the best for their children.
Aug 07, 2020•27 min
Steven Tobolowsky: Reflecting On Life
Stephen Tobolowsky is a master storyteller. He has been in hundreds of movies, plays on Broadway, and is constantly appearing on network television shows. However, I wanted to talk to him about his podcast, "The Tobolowsky Files," which to be fair, is more of story time narrative than traditional interview podcast. I cannot explain how much impact and meaning I've gotten from this show. We talk in particular about these two episodes. I HIGHLY recommend you listen to them all, but especially thes...
Aug 05, 2020•55 min
There Are A Lot of Teachers That Just Quit
Due to COVID, I've seen several teachers post that they are leaving teaching. I think there will be an emotional fallout. Mostly because the gut-wrenching choice between staying healthy and serving students they truly care for. In this episode, I share some of my experiences and insight when I made the choice to leave the classroom.
Aug 04, 2020•5 min
We Won't Be Fooled Again: Lessons Learned From COVID & How To Navigate This School Year
Jamal is back with some insights on how we (might) start the school year in the COVID 2nd wave. Reflecting on how to balance "policy" with empathy.
Jul 31, 2020•27 min
Soledad O'Brien: Challenging Conversations
I'm a big fan of Soledad O'Brien, mostly because she is willing to have the conversations. This episode is proof of that- she questioned and clarified several points, and (my favorite part) wanted to have a conversation around viewpoints. I especially loved the "political correct" and comedy part of the episode. *This is a re-release from 3 years ago. Thus some of the news references are a dated.
Jul 29, 2020•44 min
Isolation
I've been a little busy, but I have a request...
Jul 24, 2020•5 min
The 3-2-1 Video. A Powerful Tool For Productivity & Reflection
The 3-2-1 Video is simple and powerful. It is something I use not only to reflect and be more productive, but also a way to archive my journey.
Jul 07, 2020•5 min
Creating Time For Happiness In a Time of Chaos
We need friends to take time for our mind, body, and spirit. Today Jamal and I talk about our efforts to keep our spirits high, despite the chaos.
Jul 03, 2020•21 min
Blake Boles: Why are you still sending your kids to school?
Blake Boles is the founder and director of Unschool Adventures and the author of Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?, The Art of Self-Directed Learning, Better Than College, and College Without High School. He hosts the Off-Trail Learning podcast and has delivered over 75 presentations for education conferences, alternative schools, and parent groups. Blake and his work have appeared on The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, BBC Travel, Psychology Today, Fox Business, TEDx...
Jul 01, 2020•36 min
Small Minded People Are Winning The Shouting Match
Elanor Rosevelt had a quote: "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." We need to amplify those who are discussing solutions and ideas to make the world a better place. I hear far to many small minds.
Jun 29, 2020•5 min
Jamal & I Discuss Racism, Anti-Racist & Media Narratives
Jamal & I discuss the current events around the George Floyd murder, Black Lives Matter, being an Anti-Racist, and how the media portrays the narratives.
Jun 26, 2020•31 min
Azia Ellis-Singleton: Helping Business Leaders Understand Racial Inclusion
Azia is a decisive and assertive photographer and videographer focusing on helping small businesses put their best foot forward. She's determined to make sure everyone understands a headshot does not equal a brand. Since entering into the videography world at a young age, she's always understood the nervousness of being in front of a camera. Over the years, she's honed her skills to be able to create natural interactions when shooting. Her experience allows people to not only feel comfortable bu...
Jun 24, 2020•30 min
Father's Day: Phil Dunphy as Role Model?
I've been critical of the "Phil Dunphy" stereotype of father's. Maybe I should re-consider?
Jun 22, 2020•4 min
Steven Kotler: Finding Flow at Home
STEVEN KOTLER is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, founder and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. In this episode Steven goes into what "flow" is, and how you can achieve flow at home, especially during quarantine time. His books include the non-fiction works "Stealing Fire," "Bold," "The Rise of Superman," "Abundance," "A Small Furry Prayer" "West of Jesus," and the novels "Last Tango in Cyberspace" and "The Angle Quickest for Flight." His work has ...
Jun 17, 2020•44 min
2020: Horrid Start, Strong Finish?
2020: We all had such high hopes. This was the year of "perfect vision." Then Corona. Then George Flyod. Then... But I want to start focusing what solutions are. Clearly we have a national dialogue, but I'm hoping these conversations lead to solutions. Protests and shouting raise awareness, but solutions and learning together lead to change.
Jun 15, 2020•4 min
Derrick Richardson: Solidarity with Black Businesses & The Road Ahead
Derrick Richardson is the owner of the D-R Barber Salon. Unfortunately his shop was vandalized and due to the COVID-19 shut down, he had lost his insurance. I would HIGHLY encourage you to consider supporting his GoFundMe at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-d-r-barber-salon Derek and I wanted to share this conversation because conversations are so important. Our focus on this show is normally around innovation and entrepreneurship, and I have to admit there is still a lot that I don't understand ...
Jun 10, 2020•35 min
Crucial Conversations: Principal Leadership
Jamal and Zach Shutler talk leadership and relationships in their roles they've held as principal, vice principal, and superintendent.
Jun 05, 2020•30 min
Dave Vernier: From Science Teacher to Sensor King
During his 12 years of experience teaching high school physics and physical science, Dave programmed software applications that helped his students see live data and scientific phenomena in real time. Encouraged to share his applications, Dave founded the company with his wife, Christine, almost 40 years ago. Dave received his B.S. in Physics from Ohio State University and his M.S. in General Science from Oregon State University. Dave’s early years of teaching in an underserved school in Clevela...
Jun 02, 2020•25 min
Walking Around My City After The Destruction, Trying To Understand
I'm walking around Indianapolis, the city I've called home all of my life. The destruction and empty feeling is hard. There is a lot I have to learn, and I really need to listen and gain perspective. I got into a conversation with Derrick, who will be my guest on Wednesday's podcast, but in the short conversation I had with him today, I'm feeling like this can be a positive step forward for me, the foundation, and building relationships.
Jun 01, 2020•3 min
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