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Grounded and SoaringThe Motivation Myth: Helping Kids Build Drive That LastsMany parents worry: Is my child motivated enough? In this episode, Terry Dubow and Minnie Wales, Director of Education for Elementary, talk about how motivation really develops—and why the ability to choose challenging work matters more than constant pushing.Key Takeaways: Why real motivation grows from curiosity, not pressureHow daily routines build independence and focus Ways parents can help kids choose “just-right” challengesWhy internal drive matters more than gradesDon't forget to read Minnie's article on this topic!
2025-11-1327 min
Grounded and SoaringFinding Calm After Back-to-SchoolWhy do so many families find this stretch of the school year so hard? The adrenaline of the new year has faded, but the pace hasn’t slowed down. In this episode, Terry Dubow talks with Siri Panday, Marin Montessori’s Director of Education for Toddler and Primary, about how families can navigate this stressful season with more grace, calm, and connection.Key Takeaways:Why transitions often intensify family stress even after the “back-to-school” period.How consistent routines offer emotional stability for both children and parents.Why letting children experience age-appropriate struggle...
2025-10-2715 min
Grounded and SoaringWhy Wonder MattersWonder is not a luxury; it is essential for raising curious, resilient, and joyful children. In this episode, Terry Dubow, Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives at Marin Montessori School, talks with Tree Sturman, Director of the Junior High, about how modern childhood can crowd out wonder and how Montessori education creates space for children to stay curious and connected.Key TakeawaysHow modern childhood squeezes out wonderWhy Montessori intentionally protects curiosityThe connection between wonder, resilience, and learningPractical ways parents can nurture wonder at homeWhy protecting wonder matters in an anxious world...
2025-10-0930 min
Grounded and SoaringAdolescence, Decoded: What Netflix Gets Right About Teen LifeNetflix’s Adolescence is more than just another teen drama—it’s a window into the risks, contradictions, and hidden struggles of today’s young people. In this special pop culture episode, Terry Dubow and Bill Sneed, Director of the Junior High at Marin Montessori School, explore the show’s emotional accuracy, why it hits a nerve for adults, and what it reveals about how we understand—and often misunderstand—adolescence.The episode touches on sensitive topics and is intended for adult listeners.
2025-04-0224 min
Grounded and SoaringRevolutionizing Education: Mastery, Montessori & What WorksWhat if our education system prioritized deep learning over competition? In this episode of Grounded and Soaring, host Terry Dubow speaks with Scott Looney, Head of Hawken School and founder of the Mastery Transcript Consortium, and Bill Sneed, Director of Marin Montessori’s Junior High, to explore how Montessori and Mastery-based learning offer a compelling alternative to the traditional sorting machine of grades, GPAs, and standardized tests.
Inspired by David Brooks’ viral Atlantic article, How the Ivy League Broke America, this conversation dives into the flaws of traditional academic systems and highlights real-world, skills-based approaches that foster true...
2025-01-3033 min
Grounded and SoaringTaming Holiday Frenzy: Parenting Tips That WorkWinter break can be magical—but also overwhelming for young kids and parents alike. In this episode, host Terry Dubow talks with Siri Panday, Marin Montessori’s Director of Education for Toddler and Primary, about creating a joyful, enriching holiday experience.
Discover expert-backed tips on:
Maintaining comforting routines while embracing holiday spontaneity
Traveling with young children and creating familiar spaces on the go
Managing family gatherings and setting social expectations gracefully
Planning meaningful, Montessori-inspired activities at home or away
Whether you’re traveling, hosting, or keeping it low-key, this episode offers practical advice for a peac...
2024-12-1817 min
Grounded and SoaringBeyond Us vs. Them: Teaching Kids to Build Bridges, Not WallsIn today’s divided world, how can parents raise kids who listen with empathy, think critically, and engage in meaningful dialogue—even when faced with opposing views?
In this episode of Grounded and Soaring, host Terry Dubow sits down with educators Minnie Wales and Bill Sneed to explore:
🎙️ Fostering Compassion: Helping kids develop empathy through everyday acts of kindness.
🎙️ Breaking the Echo Chamber: Teaching respectful disagreement without the need to “win.”
🎙️ Balancing Values and Independence: Encouraging kids to form their own beliefs while staying connected to family values.
🎙️ Managing Parent Anxieties: Creating a...
2024-12-1033 min
Painted Bride Quarterly’s Slush PileEpisode 132: Trust & FearEpisode 132: Trust & Fear
Talking about fiction is our JAWN slushies. Join us as we discuss Terry Dubow's "The Q," a short story that sounds like it wants to be a crime novel: a murderer gets out of jail and asks to stay with his pen pal. The surprise is that the piece is also a gentle story of male friendship and compassion. We're drawn to the story's ability to showcase the odd-ball sincerity of letter writing, and the strange, retro experience of having to wait for a response. Can you imagine? Putting a letter in a...
2024-11-2032 min
Grounded and SoaringConfident Goodbyes: Navigating Separation AnxietyIn this episode of Grounded and Soaring, Terry Dubow and Siri Panday, Director of Education for Toddler and Primary at Marin Montessori, dive into the complexities of separation anxiety in young children.
From school drop-offs to moments of everyday goodbyes, learn how to create routines that promote confidence and help your child thrive emotionally.
Episode Highlights:
Spotting the signs of typical separation anxiety vs. deeper concerns
Practical strategies for establishing stress-free morning and evening routines
Tips for short, reassuring goodbye rituals that build confidence
Understanding the developmental stages related to independence
Supporting emotional growth...
2024-09-2420 min
Grounded and SoaringThinking Differently: Redefining Education for an Uncertain FutureWelcome back to Grounded and Soaring. In this first episode of Season 3, Terry Dubow and Sam Shapiro dive into the importance of "thinking differently" about education. Based on Sam's recent blog post, this episode explores how to break free from outdated assumptions about learning, encourage deeper thinking, and prepare children for an ever-changing world.
Episode Highlights:
Understanding the risks of "automated thinking" and how it impacts education.
Why age-based grades and standardized models might limit a child’s potential.
Strategies to create an environment where children feel safe exploring diverse perspectives.
How to balance digital exposure wh...
2024-09-1226 min
Mindful School MarketingUnMarketing Schools and Listening To Faculty with Terry DubowIn this episode delve into the art of authentic school marketing with guest Terry Dubow, Director of Communications and Story at Marin Montessori School. Tune in as we explore the importance of understanding parents’ needs and fears in marketing strategies, emphasizing the value of showcasing faculty work and aligning with the school’s values. Through practical examples and insightful discussions, we share effective ways to create genuine connections with the school community, offering valuable insights for school marketers striving to make a meaningful impact.
2024-04-1024 min
Grounded and SoaringInto the Wild: Unleashing Curiosity with AdventureInto the Wild: Unleashing Curiosity with Adventure explores the transformative power of experiential learning beyond the classroom. Join Terry Dubow and Bill Sneed from Marin Montessori School as they recount a recent snow science trip to the Sierras, delving into the profound impact of real-world experiences on adolescent development. This episode offers insights into:
The Importance of Experiential Learning: How hands-on experiences enrich understanding and foster a deeper connection to academic subjects.
Challenges and Adaptability: Discover how students navigate unexpected challenges, enhancing resilience and problem-solving skills.
Community and Individual Growth: Learn about the role of communal experiences in...
2024-03-2625 minGrounded and SoaringGrowing Slowly: The Value of Extending ChildhoodIn the latest episode of 'Grounded and Soaring,' host Terry Dubow invites Marin Montessori School's Eluna Antle and Carla Rummo to explore the acceleration of adolescence that we see everywhere in our culture.
Eluna, an Upper Elementary teacher, and Carla, a parent of young adolescents, describe how extending childhood with an additional year in a Montessori Elementary class nurtures resilient, curious, and emotionally intelligent young individuals.
Episode Highlights:
The significance of Montessori education in countering the early onset of adolescent pressures.
A deep dive into the sixth grade at MMS: the extra year...
2024-01-0922 minGrounded and SoaringThe Silo Breakers: A Fresh Take on Junior High MathIn this episode of "Grounded and Soaring," join Terry Dubow and Marin Montessori educators, Liesbeth Koning and Seth Kroschel, as they tackle the evolution of math education for young minds.
Discover how the Junior High's new math program steps away from traditional methods to foster a learning environment where understanding and curiosity drive student success.
Delving into the challenges and rewards of adopting new educational models, this talk is an essential listen for any parent who worries about the right balance in their child's education.
Episode Highlights:
Unveiling Marin Montessori’s innovative ap...
2023-11-0723 minGrounded and SoaringRaising Respectful Teens in a Rude WorldIn an age where adult rudeness seems to be on the rise, how do we ensure our teens don't follow the same path? Join Terry Dubow and Bill Sneed from Marin Montessori School as they delve into the challenges of raising adolescents amidst a backdrop of adult incivility. Drawing insights from a provocative Atlantic article titled "How America Got Mean," this episode touches on:
The societal trend of declining civility and its impact on young minds.
Understanding the unique challenges and misconceptions surrounding today's adolescents.
Practical strategies to foster empathy, respect, and open communication at home.
Navigating the...
2023-10-1222 minGrounded and SoaringOff To a Good Start: Montessori-Inspired Back to School MorningsAre your mornings a hectic rush? Discover the Montessori approach to mastering back-to-school mornings in this episode of Grounded and Soaring.
Join Terry Dubow, Director of Communications and Story at Marin Montessori School, and Siri Panday, Director of Education for Toddler and Primary, as they unlock the secrets to smooth, stress-free school starts:
🌟 The Power of Routines: Learn why routines and independence are your morning allies.
🌟 Toddlers in Focus: Explore Montessori-inspired tips for setting a positive tone with your littlest ones.
🌟 Ages 2 to 5: Find out how to make mornings efficient and enjoyable...
2023-09-1421 min
Redesigning SchoolYou Ask; We Answer: FAQs about the MSHRecently, the Mastery School of Hawken hosted our newly accepted families for a Covid-safe on campus event during which they could tour the buildings, speak to faculty, and experience a bit of the pedagogy that makes the school so distinctive. Families could also stop by the ReDesigning School booth to record a question for Julia Griffin, Director of the Mastery School, and Rasa Drane, Director of Admission. In this episode, host Terry Dubow poses those and other questions to Julia and Rasa, whose responses shed more light on the Mastery School.
2021-04-2033 minRedesigning SchoolLessons and Tips for a Remote Learning WinterNow that it’s winter break, we all have a chance to take a breath and reflect a bit about the fall and just what we accomplished and what it asked of faculty, students, and families. And just in time because many schools will begin 2021 in remote...In this episode, Terry Dubow and Garet Libbey invite Courtney Martin, Hawken’s Director of the Lower School, and Dr. Michelle Harris, Director of the Middle School to talk about lessons learned and tips for how to make the most from the next r...
2020-12-2820 minRedesigning SchoolLive Episode! Life and Justice at the Mastery School of HawkenRecently, the Mastery School of Hawken hosted a virtual Open House that invited members of the community to learn more about the school, its values, and its ambitions. As a part of of the program, the ReDesigning School podcast hosted two sessions with students and Ambrose Faturoti, Dean of Students of the Mastery School.In the first session, Ambrose and the students describe life at the school, and in the second, they explore how issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are woven through everything from activities to the real-world challenges they face in their Ma...
2020-12-1847 minRedesigning SchoolWhat Schools Can Build by Teaching ArchitectureAs schools consider ways to redesign their approach and programming, they might want to investigate a field that likely does not appear in the established curriculum: architecture. While teaching architecture in high school is a rarity, it may actually offer deeply effective ways of helping students learn everything from complex mathematics to the intricacies of collaboration. Founding faculty member at the Mastery School of Hawken, Katie Zielinski joins the podcast to describe her architecture Macro and the ways it can help students grow in more ways than one might e...
2020-11-2724 minRedesigning SchoolHow to Build Civil Civic Citizenship: A Conversation with Facing History and OurselvesReDesigning School is not a political podcast -- there are enough of those -- but a few days before the 2020 election, Terry Dubow and Garet Libbey sat down (virtually of course) with Laura Tavares, Program Director for Organizational Learning and Thought Leadership at Facing History and Ourselves. The goal: to explore how schools can build programs and cultures that inspire what's become something of a rarity in our democracy -- civil and engaged citizens. The good news is that many educators are working hard on this necessary, urgent enterprise.
2020-11-1022 minRedesigning SchoolWe're Launched! -- Notes on Opening the Mastery School of HawkenIt's been a long time coming. The Mastery School of Hawken was a mere idea a few years ago, and now it's a thriving school with students, faculty, and an approach that upends how school generally works. Julia Griffin, Director of the Mastery School, and Nick Cheadle, return to the podcast to share their reactions and reflections on the opening and what's next.Be sure to check out the Mastery School's new website to learn more about some of the program elements discussed.
2020-10-2328 minRedesigning SchoolOpening School During a PandemicAnd we're back.Here at ReDesigning School, we've had our collective heads down for the past months, and now we're ready to look up. As have many in schools across the world, the Hawken administration and faculty have had to redesign just about every facet of school while staying true to our purpose, which is to deliver "Forward-focused preparation for the real world through the development of character and intellect."No easy task, but we've learned a few things that we can share.In Episode One of Season Three,
2020-10-0821 minRedesigning SchoolA Faster Future: How Schools Can Help Their Youngest StudentsThe transition to remote teaching and learning has surely stretched all teachers, students, and parents, but something distinctly challenging is happening in lower schools. To keep younger students engaged and learning requires planning, patience, and grit from all parties. It also requires a genuine strategy and a relentless focus on student well-being and growth. Courtney Martin, Hawken's Director of the Lower School, joins the pod to discuss how her teachers, students, and families are adjusting to the new normal and to provide a glimpse into the challenges and rewards she's witnessed. As an as...
2020-05-2823 minRedesigning SchoolCreating Community During CovidIn the latest edition of our series on Remote Teaching and Learning, we wrestle with the whys and hows of creating inclusive, dynamic, and meaningful community while we're all working away from each other. Heidi Wilbrandt -- teacher, coach, dean, and member of the Diversity Equity Inclusion and Justice team -- joins the pod to discuss strategies for forming connections during a time when we risk many students -- and teachers -- feeling disconnected and alone.A few helpful resources:Elena Aguilar’s The Art of Coaching TeamsDan...
2020-05-2021 minRedesigning SchoolHow to Do PBL while RTL?Problem-based, place-based, project-based -- pick your P to accompany your BL. These days, many teachers are trying to figure out how to adjust their experiential learning plans when our shared experience is that we're all working from home. Many schools have projects and classes that ask students to engage with the community, but here at Hawken we have whole courses that we call Macros that use challenges from community partners as the primary learning and teaching terrain. We invited two Macro teachers, Janae Peters and Justin Cook, to share how they've...
2020-05-1330 min
Dr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig with Heather and Terry DubrowFrom the Vault: The Eyes Have It with Dr. Justin BazanHeather & Terry shine a light on the taboo of female hair loss and their latest development on the Dubow Diet before talking to the Brooklyn-based optometrist to find out the truth behind eye damaged caused by screens, how to protect your eyes from effects of Blue Light and aging, and what are the best restaurants in NYC!
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2020-05-121h 02Redesigning SchoolWe Can Do This: Lessons on Remote Learning from Eric HudsonEric Hudson, Director of Learning and Design at Global Online Academy, has been at this distance learning thing for years, and he has wisdom to share. He joined the podcast to share important background and advice to help answer the central question of this moment: "What does it mean to be a teacher when you don't have a classroom?"A few key concepts that Eric mentions:Cognitive LoadUnderstanding by Design
2020-04-2924 minRedesigning SchoolWe're All ReDesigners Now: Transitioning to Remote Teaching and LearningA not so funny thing happened on the way to summer this year... The global pandemic has disrupted the world as we know it, which has led all of us to reimagine, reconfigure, and redesign our lives. For teachers and students in particular, the moment has resulted in a momentous and sudden shift in how, when, where, and why we do our work.At ReDesigning School, we're going to change the focus of the podcast for the next weeks to explore how schools are adjusting their programs in real-time -- the good, the bad, the w...
2020-04-2234 minRedesigning SchoolA Revolution in Progress: An Update from the Mastery Transcript ConsortiumA few days before schools closed and social distancing began, we spoke with Stacy Caldwell, CEO of the Mastery Transcript Consortium. She shared a lot of good news about how quickly and successfully colleges have accepted the Mastery Transcript. She also spoke about how the Mastery Transcript meets the moment when high schools are shifting approaches to focus on enduring skills, habits, and content knowledge.
2020-04-1525 minRedesigning SchoolSo, We Have a School: An Update on the Mastery School of HawkenLast month, we hosted the first cohort of accepted students at the Mastery School of Hawken for an evening of celebration and gratitude. It was quite a night and a key marker between the dream of a new school and its reality. To capture the energy of the evening, we set up the podcast and interviewed students and parents to hear their take on this enterprise. They had a lot to say! We also asked Rasa Drane, the director of admissions for the Mastery School of Hawken, to join the pod to share her experiences...
2020-03-1155 minRedesigning SchoolBut What about College?The landscape of college admissions is always complicated, so what happens when you add in paradigm shifts like mastery learning and the Mastery Transcript? To answer that and other questions, we invited Renee Bischoff, Hawken's Director of College Counseling, to join the podcast so we could explore the intersection of the college admissions process and efforts to redesign school.The news, surprisingly perhaps, is good. A few resources that might come in handy:What about College? -- A whitepaper from your friends at ReDesigning SchoolA Fit Over Rankings...
2020-02-1223 minRedesigning SchoolSchool Shouldn't Hurt: A Conversation with Denise Pope of Challenge SuccessThe data around mental and emotional health in schools and college campuses are sobering -- to say the least. As we redesign school, we should think about ways for it to challenge, stretch and inspire growth without grinding kids down. That's the life work of Dr. Denise Pope, founder of Challenge Success, a non-profit school reform organization affiliated with the Stanford University Graduate School of Education. Besides being one of the kindest, smartest souls around, Pope is also a senior Lecturer at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, where she...
2020-01-2923 minRedesigning SchoolSchools are a Changin': An Interview with Grant Lichtman"Education is undergoing a period of dramatic evolution," Grant Lichtman writes in his new book Thrive. "The number of options families have for their children’s education is expanding at a rate never seen in human history. Schools that understand and deliver what families want and need will survive and thrive in the future; those that do not risk losing the critical mass of students they need to stay alive. This may not be the hand educators want, but it is the hand we have been dealt."Grant joins the pod to share his insights on...
2020-01-1528 minRedesigning SchoolBuilding a School that FeelsWe know the story: high school can be an emotional rollercoaster for some (or most or many or all…) students. What if we designed school with emotional and psychological health in mind? That's one of the questions gnawing at Janae Peters, Hawken teacher and member of the team designing the Mastery School. Janae returns to the pod to talk about the whys and hows of embedding social-emotional learning into the very fabric of school life. For more, read her most recent post, "How to Make a School Human and Humane."...
2019-12-1832 minRedesigning SchoolLive Episode! Macros, Real-World Challenges, and Water Balloon CatapultsOn November 17, 200 or so people gathered at The Mastery School of Hawken's Open House. We thought it was a great time to take the pod out of the studio and record an episode in front of a live audience. Our topic: a deep dive into Macros -- the core building blocks of the academic program at the Mastery School of Hawken. Julia Hodges, Roze Kerr ‘21, Luke Kim ‘20, and Katie McGregor of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland join the pod to detail how the Engineering Macro works and makes a difference in the live...
2019-12-0431 minRedesigning SchoolMeet the Team: Nick Cheadle, Language Lover and World TravelerIn our final installment of our Meet the Team episodes, meet Nick Cheadle, Spanish teacher and intrepid traveler. Nick joined Hawken this fall and serves as a key member of the design team for the Mastery School of Hawken. Hear about his background and his vision for how students can learn about language, culture, and themselves.
2019-11-2019 minRedesigning SchoolPreparing for the JobocalypseNo one knows for sure what the world of jobs will look like in ten, twenty, thirty years. We do know, though, the world of work is shifting profoundly. The question for schools is what educators should do about it.In a sobering but ultimately invigorating post, Rennie Greenfield writes, "Much of 21st century schooling is languishing in an outdated paradigm in desperate need of a revolution, and, if it does not evolve, the system will be guilty of dooming these students to the impending jobocalypse." In this episode, Rennie joined the pod t...
2019-11-1331 minRedesigning SchoolMeet the Team: Janae Peters, English teacher and EmpathWe're in the middle of a very heavy and very exciting lift. Not only are we opening a new school next fall, but we're also designing one that will use very different teaching methods and designs than most high schools. As we do this work, we think it's important that you to get to know the actual human beings at the heart of The Mastery School of Hawken.Next up: Janae Peters, Entrepreneurial Studies teacher and a key member of the design team for the Mastery School. Even as a kid...
2019-11-0617 minRedesigning SchoolWhy the Arts Matter and How to be a Good NeighborIt's a bit of a challenge to write an episode title for a conversation with Daniel Gray-Kontar, Executive Artistic Director of Twelve Literary Arts. This arts organization in historic Glenville on Cleveland's east side has a mission to bring "performance poetry to public spaces, while supporting poets and writers of all ages with youth programming, adult professional development, and brave spaces to dream, write, and teach into reality a world of social justice and equity." First, Daniel is brilliant, so the conversation ran wide and dug deep. Second, the stakes he o...
2019-10-3036 minRedesigning SchoolWhere We Are with the Mastery School of HawkenWhat's it like to design a school from the ground floor? Particularly a school that's built on massive paradigm shifts around teaching methods, assessment models, and more? Julia Griffin and Doris Korda of the Korda Institute for Teaching share their thoughts on where we are with the design of The Mastery School of Hawken, which opens in ten short months. We're exactly where we're supposed to be, they say. And that's a complicated and invigorating place.
2019-10-1631 minRedesigning SchoolMeet the Team: Julia Hodges, Engineer and EducatorWe're in the middle of a very heavy and very exciting lift. Not only are we opening a new school next fall, but we're also designing one that will use very different teaching methods and designs than most high schools. As we do this work, we think it's important that you to get to know the actual human beings at the heart of The Mastery School of Hawken. Next up: Julia Hodges, Mathematics and Engineering teacher at Hawken and a key member of the Design Team for the Mastery School. Julia's y...
2019-10-0815 minRedesigning SchoolMeet the Team: Ambrose Faturoti, Community ConnectorWe're in the middle of a very heavy and very exciting lift. Not only are we opening a new school next fall, but we're also designing one that will use very different teaching methods and designs than most high schools. As we do this work, we think it's important that you to get to know the actual human beings at the heart of The Mastery School of Hawken. Next up: Ambrose Faturoti, Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Justice for Student Life. He's also a key member of the design...
2019-10-0220 minRedesigning SchoolMaking Math SingIf math is a language, most of us learn it as if it's a dead one, calcified and inscrutable. Some teachers, though, use methods and approaches that make math sing. Hawken teachers Dr. Chris Harrow and Zack Kordeleski join the podcast to discuss how they design opportunities for students of all abilities to discover and fall in love with the magic and beauty of mathematics. They also describe what excites them about how The Mastery School of Hawken might take these ideas to scale.
2019-09-1842 minRedesigning SchoolThe F Word"Everything about the way we structure school communicates that failure is the opposite of success," writes Julia Hodges in The 'F' Word. "You either pass a class or you fail a class; and that pass/fail determination is made on a rigid timeline and leaves a permanent mark.... According the rules of school, failure is to be avoided at all costs."In the real world, though, failure is the genesis of success and a natural part of creativity and problem-solving. " Outside of school," Julia notes, "failure is not the opposite of success; it’s part of...
2019-09-0428 minRedesigning SchoolMeet the Team: Zack Kordeleski, Physics and Philosophy AficionadoIn our summer series of episodes, we want you to meet the actual human beings at the heart of The Mastery School of Hawken. Third up: Zack Kordeleski, lover of all kinds of games, physics and mathematics teacher at Hawken, and a key member of the Mastery School's design team. Zack has been thinking about ways to redesign school since he was a kid when school left him uninspired and bored. Now, as a teacher, he's inspired and engaged with re-imagining school based on a series of basic principles: purpose, curiosity, and intellectual intersections such as the...
2019-08-0717 minRedesigning SchoolMeet the Team: Katie Zielinski, The Artful ArchitectIn our summer series of episodes, we want you to meet the actual human beings at the heart of The Mastery School of Hawken. Second up: Katie Zielinski, architecture teacher at Hawken and a key member of the Mastery School's design team. Katie brings years of professional experience as an architect and a vision for how to use design principles to invigorate educational experiences for students at The Mastery School and beyond.
2019-07-2914 minRedesigning SchoolMeet the Team: Dan O'Connor, the Curious HistorianIn our summer series of episodes, we want you to meet the actual human beings at the heart of The Mastery School of Hawken. First up: Dan O'Connor, Humanities teacher at Hawken and a key member of the Mastery School's design team. Dan has written some of our most popular blogs, including Teachers are Furniture and Lessons from a Dinosaur-Shaped Taco Holder. He has a lot to say about education -- his own and the one he envisions for students at The Mastery School of Hawken.
2019-07-0226 minRedesigning SchoolFriends in the RevolutionWe're not alone! Not by a long shot. Educators around the world are immersed in rethinking what, how and why we teach and students learn. One school that's starting from scratch is The Revolution School in Philadelphia, a new high school with a mission "to inspire a diverse group of learners, thinkers, and doers to be active and reflective problem-solvers, who are bold and empathetic with academic and emotional resilience."Co-hosts Terry Dubow and Julia Griffin spoke with Noelle Kellich, Head of Teaching and Learning, and ...
2019-06-1241 min
InspirED School Marketers SPARKCASTPrivate School Innovation: The Mastery School of Hawken (Part 2)Private school marketers hear the warning signs loud and clear. If private schools want to thrive, not merely survive, they need to innovate and become something so great that parents can’t ignore them. They need to be so outstanding, parents will be standing in line with their children to get in. Enter The Mastery School of Hawken as one road to innovation that has great promise. Scott Looney joined Hawken School as its 10th head of school in July 2006. Since that time he’s worked to advance the school with a variety of forward-focused initiatives that have...
2019-06-1033 minInspirED School Marketers SPARKCASTPrivate School Innovation: The Mastery School of Hawken (Part 1)Private school marketers hear the warning signs loud and clear. If private schools want to thrive, not merely survive, they need to innovate and become something so great that parents can’t ignore them. They need to be so outstanding, parents will be standing in line with their children to get in. Enter The Mastery School of Hawken as one road to innovation that has great promise. Scott Looney joined Hawken School as its 10th head of school in July 2006. Since that time he’s worked to advance the school with a variety of forward-focused initiatives that have...
2019-06-1031 min2019-05-2942 minRedesigning SchoolGoogle CultureGoogle started as a search engine in 1998 and now is an Alphabet valued at three-quarters of a trillion dollars. In between those two moments in time, it transitioned from a mere idea to one of the most profound and disruptive technologies in the history of the human race. What could schools learn from this kind of evolution? A lot, it turns out. In this episode of the pod, Terry Dubow and Julia Griffin interview John Schirm, Compensation Manager at Google, to learn more about how Google created a culture that values growth, psychological...
2019-05-1541 minRedesigning SchoolDoctors Without Boulders: What High Schools Can Learn from Medical Schools that Remove Tests, Grades, and LecturesIt’s hard to think of a field that demands more content acquisition than medicine, so what to make of medical schools that train doctors using problems not tests? Dr. Neil Mehta, Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, joined Terry Dubow and Julia Griffin on the pod to discuss the paradigm shift that has altered the way that he and his colleagues prepare our future doctors. They started with a simple and profound question: “What are the competencies that make a good physician?” The answers surprised them a...
2019-05-0139 minDr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig with Heather and Terry DubrowThe Eyes Have It with Dr. Justin BazanHeather & Terry shine a light on the taboo of female hair loss and their latest development on the Dubow Diet before talking to the Brooklyn-based optomatrist to find out the truth behind eye damaged caused by screens, how to protect your eyes from effects of Blue Light and aging, and what are the best restuaunts in NYC!
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2019-04-301h 02Redesigning SchoolThe Job of School when No One Knows what Jobs will Look LikeEvery one of our graduates eventually becomes someone else's employee. As we redesign school, how much should we take into account the world of work our students will enter? You could make the argument that the model of today's school was designed to create and sort labor pools for industries -- many of which have changed profoundly or even disappeared. (Truth in advertising: we make that precise argument at The Mastery School of Hawken...). Should we now design school around the needs of Google or the local wind turbine manufacturer? In this episode Terry D...
2019-04-1741 minRedesigning SchoolSo, You Want to Build a SchoolIf you haven't heard, we're designing a new school. The Mastery School of Hawken is a new high school in Cleveland’s University Circle designed with students and the future in mind. We’ll welcome our founding class in August 2020. In this episode, Julia Griffin changed hats and sat down for an interview in her new role of the Director of the Mastery School of Hawken. Scott Looney, Head of Hawken School, joined Terry Dubow to dig into the why and the what and the how of this new ventu...
2019-04-0337 minRedesigning SchoolNot Another Project!When students hear there's a project coming their way, they don't always jump for joy. And yet we know that projects are some of the best tools we have for helping students achieve enduring and deep learning. In this episode of Redesigning School, Terry Dubow and Julia Griffin work on their own project: How to Make Project-Based Learning Work.They're joined by Doris Korda, former Associate Head of School at Hawken, who was the principal architect of Hawken Entrepreneurship program and the signature MACRO courses, as well as a critical coach/designer with...
2019-03-2038 minRedesigning SchoolBringing Back the JoyDoes your school feel like it should rebrand itself as Suffering Academy? When kids are young, play is an essential part of learning, but then something happens that converts play and its black sheep cousin fun with something antithetical to the real work of a rigorous and challenging education. Why though?In this episode of Redesigning School, teachers and co-hosts Terry Dubow and Julia Griffin invite three of their colleagues at Hawken School to discuss the benefits of making school joyful again.Special thanks to Becca Marks, Lauren Coil-Sherck and Steve Weiskopf for...
2019-01-2954 minRedesigning SchoolDesigning the Ideal High SchoolIf you could start all over, how would you design high school? Hawken School asked a group of seniors precisely that. Actually, Julia Griffin and Head of School Scott Looney taught a three-week Intensive course in which students got a blank sheet of paper, a thorough download of current research, and a trip to the Bay Area so they could draw up a school designed with them and the future in mind. On this episode of Redesigning School, teachers and co-hosts Terry Dubow and Julia Griffin interview Scott and discuss the trip to California, the...
2019-01-0232 minRedesigning SchoolGrappling with GradesTeachers and co-hosts Terry Dubow and Julia Griffin kick off the inaugural episode of the Redesigning School podcast with a conversation about the role grades play in a student's education and a teacher's vocation. Let's just say that it's a complicated relationship.A few references that we mention (or should have!) :"Letter Grades Deserve an F" -- Jessica Lahey The AtlanticMindset -- Carol DweckDrive -- Daniel Pink“Do School Better” podcast at Wildfire Education -- Doris KordaThe Secret of Effective Feed...
2019-01-0230 min
Painted Bride Quarterly’s Slush PileEpisode 12: Who Killed the Cat?Hello and welcome to Episode #12! For the first time on our podcast, we are discussing fiction! Today, we will talk about a short story, “Prufrock” by Terry Dubow. We were nervous about discussing this longer format, but super excited to try it out.
Hello and welcome to Episode #12 of PBQ’s Slush Pile! For the first time on our podcast, we are discussing fiction! Today, we will talk about a short story, “Prufrock” by Terry Dubow. We were nervous about discussing this longer format, but super excited to try it out.
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