🎙️ This Week on No Name Paper
Grab your coffee (and maybe a sticky note or two) because this conversation is one that will stick with you!
In this episode, Meghan and Candace sit down with Dr. Dave Schmittou—educator, author, speaker, and host of the Lasting Learning podcast—to unpack what it really means to create learning that lasts. From his early teaching days with five-prong chalk holders to his work with leaders across the country, Dave shares stories, humor, and deep insights about teaching with purpose, prioritizing what matters most, and letting go of control to truly empower learners.
✨ Topics We Cover:
Moving beyond short-term test prep toward lasting learning
How brain science and emotion impact real learning
The truth about over-testing and assessment culture
Why middle schoolers are the best kind of “crazy”
Building interdependence instead of control in classrooms and schools
🎧 About Dr. Dave Schmittou
Dr. Schmittou is an award-winning educator, author of Bold Humility and Making Assessment Work, and host of the Lasting Learning podcast. He’s passionate about helping schools focus on the standards and priorities that truly matter for long-term success.
đź’ˇ Connect with Dave:
Instagram / X / Facebook: @DaveSchmittou
Podcast: Lasting Learning
Website: www.daveschmittou.com
🎧 Listen Now:
It’s time to rethink what it means to teach, lead, and learn for life—not just for the test.
