Education Evolved
Education Evolved is a monthly podcast series exploring the future of education, what it should become, and how we make it happen.
Join hosts Laura Day and Dr. Laura Leathers as they dive into thoughtful, forward-looking conversations about how education must evolve to stay relevant in a rapidly changing, complex, and connected world.
Together, they explore key questions, including:
- Where is the world going?
- What should our children be learning at school?
- What does future-ready learning look like in practice?
Each episode provides insights into what students, schools, families, and leaders can, and should, do now to shape the future for the next generation. New episodes every month.
Episodes
8 episodes
Ep.8: Reflecting on Our Progress: The State of the School
This episode allows us to reflect on where we are as a school community, examine our progress, celebrate our successes, and identify areas for growth. We discuss how schools can thoughtfully assess their own health and direction, what indicator...
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42:47
Ep. 7: What Story Does Your Data Tell?
Today, we explore the power of data, what it is, why it matters, and how both formal and informal data can help us make better decisions for students. We discuss what to measure, how to collect meaningful information, and how teachers and paren...
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36:40
Ep. 6: The Power of Struggle and the Making of Resilient Learners
In this episode of Education Evolved, we explore the power of struggle, why it matters, how it builds resilience, and what parents and educators can do to help students grow through it. We discuss how today’s students experience struggle differ...
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31:37
Ep. 5: Designing for Tomorrow: Inspiration from XPRIZE and Beyond
In this episode of Education Evolved, we explore why some of the most powerful ideas in education should come from outside the field. From cutting-edge innovation to bold problem-solving, looking beyond our own schools is essential if ...
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33:38
Ep 4: Creating Problem Spotters
In this episode of Education Evolved, we explore the power of noticing and why being a problem-spotter can be just as important as being a problem-solver.We ask: Does everything real...
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33:11
Ep. 3: The Art of Repurposing
In this episode of Education Evolved, we explore the art of repurposing—the mindset and method of turning what you already have into what you actually need. If we’re preparing students for 2040 and beyond, repurposing is ...
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31:55