I Demand a Meeting

In Episode 12 of I Demand A Meeting , Jared and Jesse explore a question shaping the future of schools: is AI taking over education? With AI tools now able to generate content, explain concepts, and personalize learning, classrooms are changing rapidly. In this conversation, Jared and Jesse discuss what that means for teaching, assessment, and the role of the educator. Topics in this episode inclu...

In Episode 11 of I Demand A Meeting , Jared and Jesse explore a foundational question for school leaders and educators: why is change so difficult in schools? While many educators are committed to improvement, meaningful change often moves slowly due to fear of the unknown, ingrained habits, and the influence of school culture. In this conversation, Jared and Jesse unpack the deeper challenges beh...

In Episode 10 of I Demand A Meeting , Jared and Jesse explore what it really takes to move toward learner-centered classrooms. Why is it so difficult to change traditional education models, and what practical steps can schools take to improve learning outcomes? In this conversation, they discuss key shifts that support meaningful learning: • Rethinking mastery by allowing multiple opportunities fo...

In Episode 9 of I Demand A Meeting , Jared and Jesse take an honest look at grading and assessment in our schools. Do grades actually communicate what students have learned, or are they often mixing together behavior, effort, and compliance with academic understanding? In this conversation, they discuss several challenges with traditional grading systems and explore practical ways schools can reth...

In Episode 8 of I Demand A Meeting , Jared and Jesse discuss what actually improves learning in classrooms. Many schools focus on pacing, coverage, and grades, but real academic improvement often comes from better instructional design. In this conversation, they explore three practical shifts that can help schools strengthen learning: First, schools must start with clarity about what students shou...

In this episode of I Demand a Meeting , Jesse and Jared take a hard look at the academic model many schools still rely on and ask an important question: is it actually serving today’s students? They discuss why teaching to the middle often leaves students behind, how personalized learning is becoming the expectation, and why feedback and coaching matter more than point chasing and grades. If schoo...

In this full episode of I Demand a Meeting , we shift the conversation from “Why is my child struggling?” to “What do we do next?” Rather than confusing every challenge with suffering, parents are invited to listen, discern, and respond with empathy and long-term perspective. We unpack how meaningful communication and humble inquiry (both with our children and with schools) can build trust, streng...

In this episode, Jesse and Jared explore the growing tension in the parent–school partnership and why trust between families and schools feels more fragile than ever. They discuss shifting authority in education, modern parenting styles, adolescent development, and how miscommunication often turns collaboration into conflict. Rather than framing parents and schools as adversaries, this conversatio...

🎙 What Schools and Parents Get Wrong About Boys & Girls — with Dr. Leonard Sax Why are boys falling behind in school? What are schools and parents getting wrong about boys and girls? In this episode, Dr. Leonard Sax —physician, psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author, joins the conversation to unpack the real, research-based differences in how boys and girls learn. Dr. Sax explains...

In Episode 3 of I Demand a Meeting , Jesse and Jared move from observing the challenges boys face in school to discussing practical ways schools can respond. They argue that boys are not broken, but often mismatched with traditional educational models that overlook how boys are wired to learn. This episode focuses on concrete strategies schools can implement right now, including reintroducing move...

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk and Jesse — two longtime educators who’ve spent years in both public and Christian schools, classrooms and leadership offices. In this episode of I Demand a Meeting , we take a hard look at one of the most assumed practices in education: homework . Does it actually help students learn? Or have we confused tradition with effectiveness? We talk candidly about: Why homework...

In Episode 1 of I Demand a Meeting , Jesse and Jared tackle one of the most emotionally charged topics in private education: homework. Is homework still serving students—or has it become more about tradition than learning? The conversation explores how homework impacts families, why quantity doesn’t equal rigor, and how post-COVID expectations have shifted for parents and schools alike. Key topics...