Class Disrupted

Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn
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Class Disrupted

The coronavirus pandemic disrupted education across the U.S. and changed our assumptions about what it means to go to school. When kids return to the classroom, things won’t be the same. Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn answer questions from parents and talk with educators and leading thinkers about how we can approach teaching and learning differently to better meet the needs of all students.

  1. AUG 6

    What the Science Shows a Mentorship Mindset Can Do for Student Motivation

    On their first ever summer episode, Michael and Diane are joined by David Yeager, psychology professor at University of Texas Austin and author of 10 to 25, a new book on youth development. They discuss lessons on healthy youth development tackled in his book, including the science of mentorship, importance of transparency, and strategies forContinue reading "What the Science Shows a Mentorship Mindset Can Do for Student Motivation"

  2. JUN 10

    Concerning Trends in Philanthropy for Education Reform

    Michael and Diane welcome Stacey Childress, Senior Education Advisor at McKinsey & Co., back to the show to discuss the world of education philanthropy. Stacey draws from her previous experience at New Schools Venture Fund and the Gates Foundation to analyze troubling trends in the sector. The three discuss what funders and operators can doContinue reading "Concerning Trends in Philanthropy for Education Reform"

  3. MAY 31

    Tackling All That K12 Schools Try to Do: The Solutions (Part 2)

    Michael and Diane welcome back Stacey Childress, Senior Education Advisor at McKinsey & Co., for the second episode of a two-part series on the challenges facing K-12 education and promising strategies for addressing them. In this episode, each of them makes the case for one high-impact reform to address the challenges laid out in theContinue reading "Tackling All That K12 Schools Try to Do: The Solutions (Part 2)"

  4. MAY 16

    Tackling All That K12 Schools Try to Do: The Challenges (Part 1)

    Michael and Diane welcome back Stacey Childress, Senior Education Advisor at McKinsey & Co., for the first of a two-part series on the challenges facing K-12 education and promising strategies for addressing them. In this episode, they outline the nine roles of K–12 education systems in the U.S. and the problems they face in playingContinue reading "Tackling All That K12 Schools Try to Do: The Challenges (Part 1)"

  5. MAR 16

    In Conversation on College: Weighing in on Two Investors’ Diagnoses and Proposals for Higher Ed Part II 

    Stacey Childress, Senior Advisor on Education at McKinsey, joins Michael and Diane for the second episode of a two-part series weighing in on Marc Andreseen and Ben Horowitz’s recent analysis of higher education. In this second episode, they react to the venture capitalists’ proposed solutions for higher education. They evaluate the investors’ recommendations and addedContinue reading "In Conversation on College: Weighing in on Two Investors’ Diagnoses and Proposals for Higher Ed Part II "

  6. MAR 16

    In Conversation on College: Weighing in on Two Investors’ Diagnoses and Proposals for Higher Ed Part I

    Michael and Diane welcome Stacey Childress, Senior Advisor on Education at McKinsey, to the podcast for a two-part series weighing in on Marc Andreseen and Ben Horowitz’s recent analysis of higher education. In this first episode, they react to the venture capitalists’ diagnosis of the problems with higher education. They give their vote of whereContinue reading "In Conversation on College: Weighing in on Two Investors’ Diagnoses and Proposals for Higher Ed Part I"

  7. MAR 1

    Changing the Equation: How to Make Math Class More Meaningful

    Michael and Diane discuss why America’s approach to math class isn’t adding up. They analyze the outcomes produced under the status quo, consider the current system’s alignment with workforce needs, and propose a personalized approach to teaching each student the math that is meaningful for their path. Episode transcript:

  8. FEB 15

    Providing a Human-Centered, Self-Actualizing Education to Every Student 

    Michael and Diane sit down with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, a cognitive scientist, researcher, professor, and author focused on intelligence, creativity, and human potential. They discuss the importance of placing all students – not just those that are in gifted or special education programs – at the center of their learning. They also apply nuanceContinue reading "Providing a Human-Centered, Self-Actualizing Education to Every Student "

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The coronavirus pandemic disrupted education across the U.S. and changed our assumptions about what it means to go to school. When kids return to the classroom, things won’t be the same. Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn answer questions from parents and talk with educators and leading thinkers about how we can approach teaching and learning differently to better meet the needs of all students.

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    Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
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    86
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