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BEAS Academy co-founders Pete Stirling and Barbra Williams discuss ways to re-imagine education for the next generation, making school fun, and other educational issues.

  1. Conversation: Salvador Ramirez on Tradition and Dia de los Muertos

    05/11/2021

    Conversation: Salvador Ramirez on Tradition and Dia de los Muertos

    This week we welcomed our first guest to the podcast to speak about the educating young people, the traditions surrounding Dia de los muertos, and keeping traditions alive for the younger generations.

    57 min
  2. Story time: Jamie Freel vs. a Troop of wee people

    29/10/2021

    Story time: Jamie Freel vs. a Troop of wee people

    We continue our Halloween/ Día de los Muertos celebration with an Irish fairy tale about a poor young man from Donegal and his encounter with a troop of fairies at their annual Halloween party.

    21 min
  3. Conversation: Cultivating young minds in the educational garden

    22/10/2021

    Conversation: Cultivating young minds in the educational garden

    Pete and Barbra discuss the various ways the BEAS Academy educational garden lab and outdoor classroom act as a third teacher and enhances learning by creating a interest in science & community engagement while building character and a deeper connection with the earth.

    23 min
  4. Storytime: La Muerteada

    15/10/2021

    Storytime: La Muerteada

    In this story-time episode, we present an original story about a young lady who is mourning the death of her brother when an older woman from a village teaches her about Día de los Muertos and invites her to celebrate the holiday with her and her family.

    23 min
  5. Bonus: La Muertedada (versión en Español)

    15/10/2021 · BONUS

    Bonus: La Muertedada (versión en Español)

    Un cuento original sobre una niña quien están llorando la muerte de su hermano cuando una mujer de un pueblo les enseña las tradiciones de Día de los Muertos y le invita celebrar la fiesta con su familia en el pueblo.

    29 min
  6. Conversation: The elephant in the room

    08/10/2021

    Conversation: The elephant in the room

    Pete and Barbra discuss diversity and inclusion the BEAS Academy way. We cover recognizing all forms of diversity, creating a culture of teamwork in the classroom, learning what value you can bring to the table, and understanding ourselves as Americans through the cultures that make up America.

    30 min
  7. The Traveller and the Well: an Irish ghost story

    01/10/2021

    The Traveller and the Well: an Irish ghost story

    Pete and Barbra discuss the origins of Halloween and taking the opportunity to teach about culture on holidays.  The Traveller and the Well (time marker 13:00) is an Irish ghost story that re-told (and embellished) from memory by Pete.  *may be slightly scary to younger audiences

    25 min
  8. The Golden Goats and getting the most out of what you've got

    27/09/2021

    The Golden Goats and getting the most out of what you've got

    This week we start Story Time with the tale of the Golden Goats, a Swedish fairytale, about three brother's magical encounter with a fairy and his golden goats. After Pete and Barbra discuss the tale as well as the importance of cultivating your gifts, making the most out of what you have and focusing your attention on your projects rather than on the fruits of your labor. The Golden Goats is approx. 3rd grade but appropriate for all ages.  Discussion begins at time marker 11:18

    27 min
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BEAS Academy co-founders Pete Stirling and Barbra Williams discuss ways to re-imagine education for the next generation, making school fun, and other educational issues.

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