Susan Sontag, The Rolling Stones, and "rock, paper, scissors" as a conflict resolution strategy.
In this episode I talk to Jill Vialet, CEO and Founder of Playworks, a national non-profit that believes in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. They strive to create safe, inclusive school environments that allow kids to thrive and discover their own superpowers.
Music
Show Opening Mix:
Brand New – Salt-n-Pepa
Brand New – Pharrell Williams (with Justin Timberlake)
Brand New Key – Melanie
Brand New – Kanye West (feat. Rhymefest)
Show Closing Mix:
Brand New Funk – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
Brand New You're Retro – Tricky
Brand New Me – Dusty Springfield
Brand New Me – Isaac Hayes
Reading List
The Ambiguity of Play - by Brian Sutton-Smith
Lateral Thinking: An Introduction - by Edward de Bono
Experience And Education - by John Dewey
The Volcano Lover: A Romance – by Susan Sontag
Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less - by Robert I. Sutton and Huggy Rao
Recess Rules - by Jill Vialet
Watch List
Jill's TEDMED talk: Why play matters
Headspace meditation site and app
John Oliver on the Supreme Court
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