Mr. B on Breaking Patterns & Building Student Entrepreneurs | The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel Bauer

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Episode description

The Ruckus Report Quick take: From middle school gum empire to innovative children's author, Mr. B reveals how embracing uniqueness and real-world learning can transform education from standardized to remarkable.

Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Mr. B is a multi-faceted creative and entrepreneur, blending Hip-Hop music, live-streaming, and children's storytelling into his unique brand. Known for his viral rhymes and as the creator of What Rhymes With Orange?, Mr. B brings fans into real-world experiences with his innovative 'Find Me IRL' live-streamed events and music concerts. He's on a mission to connect people, both in-person and online, with a fresh mix of freestyle rap, humor, and creative flair.

Breaking Down the Old Rules 🔨 In this episode, Mr. B challenges traditional education paradigms:

Key Insight #1: Real-World Learning Beats Standardization

What's broken: Schools focus on standardized formats and rigid rubrics

The shift: Enable students to engage in real-world business and creative projects

Impact: Mr. B's middle school gum business generated over $1,000 in 2.5 months, teaching vital lessons about supply, demand, and credit

Key Insight #2: Pattern Breaking Creates Opportunities

What's broken: Traditional teaching methods crush creativity and innovation

The shift: Encourage unique approaches and celebrate different ways of learning

Impact: Students develop confidence in their uniqueness and learn to innovate

Key Insight #3: Beauty, Innovation, and Respect Transform Learning

What's broken: Sterile environments and hierarchical relationships

The shift: Create beautiful spaces and authentic connections between staff and students

Impact: Students take themselves more seriously and operate at a higher level

Quotable Ruckus "Change is going to come from the kids, not the adults." – Mr. B

Your Do School Different Challenge Ready to implement these ideas? Start here:

Tomorrow: Sit with students at lunch and engage in genuine conversation

This Month: Create opportunities for students to publish or monetize their school work

This Semester: Design a program that lets students explore entrepreneurship within your school

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