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.
Education Evolved
Ep. 6: The Power of Struggle and the Making of Resilient Learners
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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 differently, what resilience looks like over time, and how AI is reshaping when and how students lean into challenges.
Join us for a conversation that highlights:
- Why struggle is essential for deep learning
- How resilience and adaptability develop in students
- Practical ways families and schools can normalize healthy challenges
- How AI can both hinder and enhance meaningful struggle
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