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Hi! In today's episode, my friend Kumar Nadhan steps into the hosting spotlight. We dive into my experiences at the Sahyadri Krishnamurti Foundation School in Pune, Maharashtra, which stands out as one of the most unique and impactful schools I've ever worked with. Following that, we shifted our focus to the educational public policy landscape, particularly discussing the Corporate Social...

In today's episode, my good friend Aditya Choksi steps in as host to explore my time working with tribal communities in Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, located in southern India. My journey involved collaborating with two organizations: initially, I worked with the Vidhodaya school, followed by working with the One All Ultimate Frisbee organization. I'm so eager to share the work both these amazing o...

Hi! It's great to be back, and I hope you're all having an amazing 2024 so far. In the opening five episodes of season 2, I've brought on some of my close friends to take over the hosting duties. We'll be covering my adventures across India, focusing on both my travel experiences and my time teaching. This episode kicks off with the initial month and a half of my trip, a period I spent time with f...

In today's conversation with Dr. Richard Stephens, we explore the psychological aspects of cursing. Dr. Stephens breaks down his research, delving into the benefits of swearing for pain tolerance and performing physical tasks. We then explore the different methodologies for understanding and teaching the complexities of swearing. This is a continuation of our cursing series, starting with epis...

Dr. Doka is a Professor Emeritus at the Graduate School of The College of New Rochelle and is a senior Vice-President for Grief Programs for the Hospice Foundation of America.  He has written When We Die: Extraordinary Experiences at Life’s End,   Living with Grief since COVID-19,  Intimacy and Aging America: Coping with loss, dying, and death in later life. I n this conversation we delve in vulne...

After a long hiatus due to a cross country road trip from D.C to S.F and a flight to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, I finally have some time to start recording again. I'm so excited to be back. In this week's conversation, Dr. Fägersten shares her insights into the history and sociology of swearing and its complex history. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Dr. Fägersten's Webs...

I'm about to graduate in one week and I can't tell you how excited I am for my next adventure. In today's episode Dr. NaLette Brodnax and I start by discussing the intersection of data science and public policy, moving on to talking about some of the shortcomings of the current climate of academia. We then move on to discussing her research studying discipline in schools, and how race...

In today's episode Dr. Jennings and I discuss the philosophy of SEL, several critiques of its principles, current issues in the public educational system, innovative solutions, and the purpose of education. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Dr. Jennings' Website: https://education.virginia.edu/about/directory/patricia-jennings

In this week's episode we discuss the reasons humans communicate, how effective communication differs from manipulation, whether thoughts precede language, why slang develops, and the limitations of languages. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Dr. Vangelisti's Website: https://commstudies.utexas.edu/faculty/anita-vangelisti

I'm so excited to share this episode to add to our discourse on the difference between training and education. Dr. Carnevale currently serves as research Professor and Director of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. He served as Vice President for Public Leadership at the Education Testing Service (ETS), and was appointed by President George Bush to serve on the White...

It's our final episode on the ChatGPT installment and I am so pleased to bring back Dr. Monte Johnson. Today we begin by attempting to define the concepts of artificial, intelligence, and knowledge. We then move on to discussing various methodologies to integrating AI into our learning processes. I really hope you enjoy this conversation. Dr. Johnson's Website: https://philpeople.org/profi...

I am so excited to share the fourth and final episode on the ChatGPT installment. On this episode Dr. Johnson, the person who helped me find my passion for philosophy, and I discuss his unique grading policy, the importance of failure, the purpose of knowledge and the role of education for both the society and the individual. We take a deep dive into Greco-Roman and ancient Eastern philosophies re...

This week's episode is the third episode in the ChatGPT installment. In today's conversation we discuss the innovative ways in which some educators are implementing the AI tool into their classroom, the shortcomings of assessments, the future of ed-tech, and developing media literacy. If you would like to connect/learn more about Rachelle here is her website: https://rdene915.com/. I hope you enjo...

It's the Valentine's Week episode in which we discuss Dr. Marche’s piece on The Atlantic called ‘The College Essay Is Dead.’ We discuss the importance of writing, and its elements that are inherently human, making it difficult for computers to model. Transitioning into more abstract concepts covering the limits of AI, and the future of education. We then discuss the divergence of the humanities fr...

I'm so happy to present the first episode of many of 2023! This week we focus on ChatGPT and its impact on education. We discuss a new framework to understand cheating with artificial intelligence and break down how schools can develop a technology plan/vision to implement new innovations to improve their educational models. I hope you enjoy! Guest Victoria Thompson's Website: https://sites.google...

As we step into the 2023 I wanted to thank you all for listening and supporting the Re-Education platform throughout the year. In this week's episode we tackle mental health once again. This time approaching it from the perspective of a child psychiatrist. On episode 29 Dr. Sathappan shares his philosophy, diving into the techniques and methodologies he uses for his patients. I hope you enjoy this...

What does it mean to be happy and how have Western conceptions of the importance placed on this one emotion changed over time? Does technological advancement lead to increased happiness? How can we measure happiness? To answer these questions I spoke with Dr. Peter Stearns. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

QOTD: How have conceptions of love changed over time and are the ones we currently hold conducive to forming healthy relationships? In today's episode Dr. Mary Evans, a sociologist who has written extensively on love penning "Woman Question" and "Love: An Unromantic Discussion", shares her insights into these questions. I hope you enjoy!  ~ g.y. 

TW: This episode includes emotional topics including addiction, mental illness, grief and suicide. If you or someone you love is experiencing an emotional crisis, call 988 and or text 741-741. On today's episode we discuss arguably the most important topic that an education should cover: death. The guest, Anne Moss Rogers, is a mental health speaker who helps people prevent suicide, reduce substan...

On this week's episode Dr. Sternberg shares her insights into the question of the week: what is love? You can find more information about her work and research on her website: https://lovemultiverse.com.  I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Can mental wellbeing be defined and measured? How can students learn to cope with hardship in a healthy way? How far has brain imaging come in diagnosing mental illnesses? What are ways in which teachers can be better trained to help students through trying times?  In this week's question Dr. Jyoti Mishra helps us answer these questions. I hope you enjoy! A Little Brain: https://www.amazon.co...

What is art? To what extent is art beneficial for the creator and the perceiver? What makes good art? How should we teach art? What is art appreciation? In this week's episode Professors Sasha Sherman and Clair Morrisey share insights from their work 'What is Art Good For?' 

This last week I was invited to the Unfinished Live conference, hosted in New York City, as press! It was my first time representing the Re-Educated brand, and I am really excited to share all the lessons I learned throughout the week. The conference focused on developing the founding principles for the future of the internet. The theoretical conversations modeled many of the questions we ask here...

In this week's episode we tackle the big question driving this podcast, what is the purpose of education? Using the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, directed by Danny Boyle, I use the plot's protagonist, Jamal Malik, to further analyze this question. The themes covered this week include: what are some of the biggest differences between the academic environment and the world outside of school, what i...

We officially made it to 20 episodes! Thanks for all your support. In today's episode Professor Kristen Collins talks about the fine balance between feeling recognized and feeling surveilled, an issue I had never considered in regards to education. We discuss how schools are run similarly to prisons and talk about its impacts on students. I hope you enjoy this conversation :)