Episode description

Ben Thompson is a practicing architect with McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture who leads the firm’s K-12 education work across six offices and three states. As an accredited planner and advocate for student learning, Ben wants to help make a difference in elevating student and school successes. 

That's why he's inviting you to tune in to this new series where he'll be talking to some of the most experienced and insightful people working in education today. These subject matter experts all have a vested interest in making our schools the best places for students to learn how to become our future leaders. Listen to new episodes every week and find out how you can help make the future of education brighter. 

This show offers many different perspectives in hopes of tackling some of the biggest issues facing schools and students today. 

Upcoming episodes will cover topics such as: 

• Where do schools go post-COVID? 

• How can we continue to make our schools safer and more inclusive places for all learners? 

• What can be done about the mental health epidemic in this country affecting students? 

• How can school buildings be improved for a changing world.

• And, how can our schools truly be places of educational and environmental equity for all? 

We hope you’ll join us by subscribing and tuning in to the K-12 IdeaXChange Future of Education podcast every week. Don't forget to tell your friends and colleagues to listen too. As Ben likes to say, "Education matters because it's something that we all share in common." Let's learn how to improve our schools together.