61 episodes
Schoolish Mike Yates
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4.9 • 34 Ratings
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Schoolish (Formerly the School Sucks Podcast) is a podcast that seeks to push thinking about what is possible when we have hard conversations about education.
Here we tell stories, interrogate data, have conversations, and celebrate innovation.
Mike Yates is the host. He is an educator, entrepreneur, public speaker, and a member of the Reinvention Lab at Teach for America.
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054: Annnnd We're Back...Again
I heard from a lot of you that we should be back...so we are! Less frequent but more in-depth episodes. Cataloging my thoughts on the future of learning and saying the things that no one else will.
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053: Should we really get rid of GRADES in school?
I got into it ALL this week!
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052: Everything Right and Wrong With Homeschooling!
What's with homeschooling? Should you get into it? Should you leave it alone? How should you approach it?
Mike and Brett get into it ALL on the podcast this week! -
I have some explaining to do...
If you read the latest edition of Schoolish: The Newsletter then you might have thought we were getting rid of this podcast...but...we are still here.
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051: Why YOU need to be a storyteller w/ Andy Boenau
We talking all about the importance of storytelling in the lives of students, parents, educators...well basically everyone! Andy and I had such a great conversation on this! Cannot wait for you to tune in!
To learn more about Andy check out his website:
https://andyboenau.com
Grab a free book from Andy:
https://www.andyboenau.com/GreatStory -
050: Chickens and Snakes: Why you should get rid of GT programs
What do you think of when you hear GT classes?
When I was growing up I remember being brought into a drab, tan-colored room and taking a test to get into the GT program.
The test had patterns of shapes and logic puzzles and word problems.
At a young age, I remember thinking, "What does this have to do with anything I like to do?" LOL
I got into the program and was told that I was the best and the brightest on my acceptance letter.
The day classes started my teacher double and triple-checked that I was supposed to be in her GT class, even though she'd just met me and not heard me speak one word...hmmm
When I became a teacher the GT program had its own wing of the building. Regular students were not allowed to walk down that wing.
How did the teachers know it was a regular student? Their ID badge which had to be worn on a lanyard either read "Gifted" or "General."
Today on Schoolish Live we are getting into something Abbott Elementary broached really well...the problem with GT Programs in schools.
Customer Reviews
Schoolish/Mike Yates gets the future of ED
I highly recommended Schoolish to anyone who is thinking about how to design an education system that prepares our children to tomorrow’s challenges. Mike Yates ask tough questions and may provoke, but it comes from a place of genuine concern for everyone’s children. Definitely check out Schoolish
Thought Provoking & Status Quo Challenging
I didn’t know what to expect but after listening to an episode, I’m sold. Peers have stated how the school system is failing us but can’t articulate how to develop a new one. I wanna see if Mike can uncover this mystery and make the school system great again!
Passionate
I enjoyed Mike’s thoughts and insights on the educational system as it stands right now. I especially love that he sees the need for change and is energetic and motivated to see that change occur. He is open to understanding more of what is occurring in schools to help combat the change that is so desperately needed.