Schoolish

Mike Yates
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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.

  1. 03/21/2023

    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.

    2 min

  2. 08/05/2022

    053: Should we really get rid of GRADES in school?

    I got into it ALL this week!

    42 min
  3. 052: Everything Right and Wrong With Homeschooling!

    07/16/2022

    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!

    1h 2m

  4. 06/15/2022

    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.

    1 min

  5. 02/10/2022

    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

    53 min

  6. 02/03/2022

    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.

    34 min

  7. 01/20/2022

    049: Yes, Your Private School Actually Sucks Too

    There are some pretty common misconceptions about private schools in the United States. Many think they are well funded, rigorous, better staffed, better trained, and all-around better than public schools. That couldn't be more untrue. Welcome to the next exhibit of the #case4reinvention where we will answer the question: Is Private school actually a superior schooling option?

    54 min

  8. 01/14/2022

    048: Yes, You Actually Can Teach Your Kids

    If all the pieces were in place would you homeschool your kids? For the first time in a looooong time parents are taking a hard look at their kids' school. COVID and Distance Learning have exposed our traditional school system in a way that we really haven't seen before. Because of this homeschooling is on the rise. But is it for you? If you say yes, tune into this. If you say no, tune into this. Catch the live video here: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6884585652218855424/

    1h 10m
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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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  • Creator
    Mike Yates
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 629909
  • Show Website
    Schoolish