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Send us Fan Mail Watch the full episode ad-free on programs.the-ykm.com/whyknowledgematters. === In this engaging conversation, Dr. Chuck Rosenthal discusses his literary journey, the inspiration behind his book Awake For Ever in a Sweet Unrest, published by Walton Well Press and the profound connections between imagination, storytelling, and reality. He reflects on his transition from a cowboy to...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Rick Cohen and Katie Upshaw discuss their book, 'The Metacognitive Preschooler,' which focuses on the importance of metacognition in early childhood education. They explore how structured self-questioning can help preschoolers manage their emotions and thoughts, the challenges of implementing these strategies in schools, and the vital role of parents in reinf...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, author of 18 books, incuding the world-known book Understanding By Design and 60+ articles & educational consultant, Jay McTighe discusses the multifaceted nature of learning, particularly in advanced age. === Jay McTighe Website: http://www.jaymctighe.com/ === YouTube: E88 TEACHING FOR DEEPER LEARNING; Teaching for Deeper Learning: Jay McT...  Apple Podc...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Professor Dr. Simon Coleman, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and author of Powers of Pilgrimage (NYU Press, 2022), discusses the multifaceted nature of pilgrimage, exploring its definitions, personal significance, and broader implications for community and spirituality. He emphasizes the importance of both the journey and the relationships formed during...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Professor Stephanie L. Canizales discusses her book 'Sin Padres, Sin Papeles,' which explores the experiences of undocumented youth from Central America. She shares her journey as a researcher and the motivations behind her work, emphasizing the historical and social contexts that drive migration. The discussion delves into the challenges faced by these young...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 107, host Yanik engages with authors and educators Michi Evans, Charity Moran, and Erin Sanchez about their book on Place-Based Learning published in 2024 by  @SolutionTree . They discuss the transformative power of connecting education to local communities, the challenges they faced while writing the book, and the importance of social justice in education. The aut...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 106 LEARNING FOR UNCERTAINTY, Foundation Distinguished Prof. Dr. Yong Zhao joins the podcast for the third time to discuss learning in an age of relentless change. === Yong Zhao is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas and a professor in Educational Leadership at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education in Aus...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 105 CAREER CLARITY COACHING, Alice Yeh joins the podcast to discuss coaching, how to find clarity in your life and career, obstacles, growth, and how she was able to change her career and trajectory and much more. === Alice Yeh is a career clarity coach and helps high-achieving mid-career professionals through career transitions turning Sunday scaries into fulfilli...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 104 MINDFULNESS PRACTICES, HEART CENTERED-LEARNING, pioneer and educational psychologist in heart-centered learning Dr. Chris Y. Mason joins the podcast to discuss why school must change, why we must equally focus on educating our heart as well as the mind, and much more about her groundbreaking work over the past 4 decades. === Prof. Dr. Chris Y. Masonis an award-...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 103 THE FOUNDATION FOR CHANGE, Jonathan G. Vander Els and Dr. Joshua Ray discuss their newly published book The Foundation for Change published by @solutiontree.  === Jonathan Vander Els specializes in supporting teachers and administrators in schools and districts across the country in developing, sustaining, and enhancing structures to support all learners. As a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 102 EQUALITY, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE, Prof. Dr. Joseph Levitan joins the WhyKnowledgeMatters Podcast with the host Yanik K. Mueller to discusses the equality, equity, justice and education, what they actually mean in principle and in an specific context, why equality of outcomes is not desirable, at least only to some degree, how past wrongs need to be addressed with...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Randy Ross discusses her book Little Learners, Big Hearts published by  @SolutionTree that she co-authored with Dr. Christine Mason, Jillayne Flanders, and Dr. Orinthia Harris. === Randy Ross has over 50 years of experience as a writer, teacher, administrator, coach, and facilitator of dialogue and professional learning. She has worked with community, school, dist...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 100, Jennifer Lenhardt discusses her book Common Denominators published by ‪@SolutionTree‬ ; specifically, how to breed engagement in secondary math, how to cultivate a belonging, why belonging is key to teach math in secondary school and much more. === Jennifer A. Lenhardt, MEd, is a senior manager for professional services with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, where sh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 99, Little Learners, Big hearts, Dr. Christine Mason & Orinthia Harris discuss their book co-authored with Randy Ross & Jillaine Flanders, what antiracism education is, why antiracism education must start in pre-school, challenges, and much more. === Dr. Christine Y. Masonis an award-winning thought leader, researcher, author, trainer, internationally accla...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 98 IMPLEMENT WITH IMPACT, Jenice Pizzuto & Steven Carney, author of Implement with Impact published by ‪@SolutionTree‬ , unpack the science of implementation within organizations. === Jenice Pizzuto is a system, change, and implementation expert. She is the founder and CEO of IMPACT Lead and Succeed. === Website: Jenice Pizzuto: https://www.impactleadsucceed.co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 97, Coaching for Multilingual Student Success, Karen Johannesen Brock discusses her book, her coaching, passion, social media, learning and much more. === Dr. Karen Johannesen Brock has been an educator and educational presenter for more than three decades. She has assisted more than 100 schools (K–12) and districts with implementing school improvement plans. Her w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 96, 103 years wise Dr. Gladys McGarey shares her 6 secrets to a healthy and happy life, her upbringing, her struggles, her success, what she means with juice, why love is everything, and much more. === Gladys McGarey began her medical practice at a time when women couldn’t even own their own bank accounts. Over the past sixty years, she has pioneered a new way of t...

Send us Fan Mail Erik M. Francis about his book Depth of Knowledge published by  @SolutionTree , his work, struggles, importance of DOK, and so much more. === Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S., is an international author, educator, presenter, and professional development provider with over 25 years of experience in education. He is the author of Now That's a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigo...

Send us Fan Mail Erik M. Francis about his book Depth of Knowledge published by  @SolutionTree , his work, struggles, importance of DOK, and so much more. === Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S., is an international author, educator, presenter, and professional development provider with over 25 years of experience in education. He is the author of Now That's a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. A.K.M Adam joins us to discuss sensuous hermeneutics. What it is, why it is important, what it has to do with God, the Bible, life, and so much more. === Andrew Keith Malcolm Adam (born September 10, 1957), known as A. K. M. Adam, is a biblical scholar, theologian, author, priest, technologist and blogger. He is Tutor in New Testament and Greek at St. Stephen'...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 91 REBALANCING SOCIETY, Prof. Dr. Henry Mintzberg discusses his book Rebalancing Society, why and how to it, his work and career, what makes him feel alive, and much more. === Photo credits to Lisa Mintzberg === Podcast: YouTube: S2E91 REBALANCING SOCIETY === Website: https://mintzberg.org/ https://rebalancingsociety.org === Social Media: X; https://twitter.com/Min...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 89, Dr. Rob Dunn discusses his book A Natural History of the Future, humanity, attempt of mastering nature, laws, challenges, beauty, what makes him feel alive, and much more... === Robert Dunn is a biologist, writer and professor in the Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University. He has written several books and his science essays have appear...

Send us Fan Mail In this E88 TEACHING FOR DEEPER LEARNING, Jay McTighe dives into his life, Teaching for Deeper Learning, education, meaning of life and much more. === An experienced educator and noted author, Jay McTighe provides consulting services to schools, districts, regional service agencies and state departments of education.  Website:http://www.jaymctighe.com/ === YouTube:  E88 TEACHING F...

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode 86 REACH FOR GREATNESS, Foundation Distinguished Professor Yong Zhao discusses his book Reach for Greatness, why education has to change, personizable education, learning, teaching, meaning and much more. === #greatness #reachforgreatness #luck   @WhyKnowledgeMatters  #ProfYongZhao #UniversityofKansas #whyknowledgematters #livelearnlove === #thinking #feelalive #al...