18:10 - The Lawrenceville School Podcast

In this episode, Stephen S. Murray H'54 '55 '63 '65 '16 P'16 '21 , The Shelby Cullom Davis Class of 1926 Head of School, sits down with Lawrentian magazine editor Sean Ramsden H’65. They explore the balance between maintaining the strongest parts of Lawrenceville’s legacy and adapting to modern shifts like artificial intelligence and the global pandemic. 18:10 explores the future of education with...

In part two, the conversation centers on the impact of a unique dance and meditation program for the varsity football team, enhancing team bonding and emotional intelligence. Coach Poe and CJ describe how the program has significantly improved team dynamics, leading to better performance and a close-knit community. They emphasize the importance of creating a supportive environment where students c...

In the first segment of this two-part episode, Coach Poe discusses his coaching philosophy and the impact of the football program on students. He emphasizes the importance of relationships and community, highlighting the supportive environment and family-like atmosphere of Lawrenceville’s House system. Poe and CJ also discuss the broader life lessons learned through football, such as discipline an...

In this episode, Pier Kooistra and Willem Anton continue their discussion on encouraging discourse, and the goal of helping students persist through challenging moments in dialogue or when engaging in group discussion doesn’t come naturally. Kooistra shares details about his role as an educator and how he nurtures students through small group work to develop their skill of participating in Harknes...

In this episode, Pier Kooistra and Willem Anton explore how the Harkness method of teaching – a discussion-based approach in which students are empowered to think critically, ask informed questions, and collaborate deeply – shows up in all aspects of student life. Willem describes how preparation, careful listening, and considering others’ perspectives are skills he uses throughout his daily life...

In this episode, English teacher Pier Kooistra, the Robert S. and Christina Seix Dow Master-Teaching Chair in Harkness Learning, and science teacher Brianna Thompson, who graduated from Lawrenceville in 2018, explore “Harkness in Action” – Lawrenceville’s approach to teaching and learning where students are empowered to think critically, ask informed questions, and collaborate deeply. Dive into th...

We c ontinue in this episode with our exploration of lighthouse parenting, including its application in educational settings. We discuss how a balanced approach strengthens the foundation for young people to live healthier lives, earn authentic success, and navigate an ever-changing world.   Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org with your ideas or...

We explore “Lighthouse Parenting” – a modern metaphor for parenting that unlocks enduring truths and adaptable strategies for a balanced approach to raising children and teens. A mindset accompanied by a range of strategies, lighthouse parenting empowers adults to balance warmth with structure, freedom with boundaries, unconditional love with practical judgment, and to be the kind of grown-ups tha...

What role does Harkness pedagogy play in addressing the problems and possibilities of “woke?" In this closing episode, we examine how Harkness pedagogy is designed to foster communities of learners who can engage critically with even the most challenging topics. Hosted by Cameron Brickhouse, Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, and Zaheer Ali, Executive Director of the Hutchins...

We dive into the history of the term “woke”-- what it originally meant and how the term may now obscure more than it illuminates. This series explores the history of the term “woke,” its possibilities and foreclosures, and the term’s connection to core approaches to critical inquiry within an ethical framework. Hosted by Cameron Brickhouse, Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, a...

In this concluding episode, we pick up our conversation with Jennifer Parnell and Ajay Dahaul on the impact of AI in the educational sphere, and how we at Lawrenceville are learning with this game-changing technology. Stay tuned for future episodes of 18:10 and email us at communication@lawrenceville.org to get in touch.

Welcome to 18:10, a podcast produced by The Lawrenceville School. In 18 minutes and 10 seconds, we explore the future of education with insights from bright-minded individuals, inspiring new ways of thinking. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the hurdles facing AI development and the collaborative solutions needed to overcome them. Hosted by Jennifer Parnell, director of innovation and stu...