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Evolution Stories
Evolution Stories is a biweekly podcast that delves deep into the heart and soul of change leadership and school transformation.
Episodes
8 episodes
Beyond Borders: On Education for Global Competence
In this episode, Homa Tavangar, co-founder of the Big Questions Institute (BQI), discusses her work in education and international development. BQI engages schools worldwide in inquiry to prepare children for an increasingly complex and rapidly...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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A Legacy of Service in Caribbean Education
In this episode, Dr. Renée Rattray, Lead Education Advisor for the XQ Institute, shares her origin story in education. Rattray's journey began in Jamaica, where she worked as a special education teacher and later became a school principa...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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From Crisis to Creation: Leading Innovation and Growth in Independent Schools
In this episode, Jalaj Desai, Head of School at Saddle River Day School, NJ, discusses his experiences in leading change within an independent school setting. He recounts taking on the headship during a period of instability and shares his stra...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Student Protagonism: On Transforming the Learning Experience
In this episode, Dr. Kapono Ciotti, CEO of the Pacific American Foundation, discusses his views on education as a powerful tool for social justice. Ciotti credits his upbringing by two educators and his early schooling experiences for shaping h...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Leading with Innovation at Mt. Lebanon High School
In this episode, Joel Thompson, principal of Mt. Lebanon High School, shares his insights on leadership and change in schools. The conversation emphasizes Thompson's fifteen years as an educator and his commitment to leveraging innovative pract...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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49:40

Leading AI Adoption in Education
In this episode, Amanda Bickerstaff, founder of AI for Education, shares her evolution from a public school educator in the South Bronx to a leader in the ed-tech space. Bickerstaff discusses her experience as the founding CEO of an Australian ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:25

Disrupting Education: On Student-Centered Learning
In this episode, Tom Arnett, Senior Fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute, discusses the barriers to change in schools and systems. Arnett's interest in this topic stems from his experience as a middle school math teacher, where he observ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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48:14

On Creating Learning Environments in Which Every Student Can Thrive
This episode features Jose Vilson, an educator, and activist, in a discussion about the evolution of education. Vilson shares his origin story, from aspiring to be a video game programmer to becoming a Math teacher. The conversation delves into...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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