Season 8
Episodes
Building a School That Changes Lives with Matt DeHart | E244
In this powerful leadership episode, host Ryan Steuer sits down with Matt DeHart, founder of Teach from DeHart Academy and Teach from DeHart Foundation, to explore what it looks like to build a school model that...
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Prevent Random Acts of STEM With Project Based Learning | E243
In this episode, Ryan Steuer unpacks the concept of “random acts of STEM” and explains how Project Based Learning (PBL) provides the structure, authenticity, and engagement needed to make STEM meaningful. Instead of...
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3 Solutions PBL Brings to CTE | E242
Today's podcast discusses three solutions that Project-Based Learning (PBL) brings to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Key Resources & Connections
PBL Networks: Administrators and staff members...
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Fostering Independent Thinkers in Higher Education With Marsha Enright | E241
In this conversation, Marsha Enright discusses her journey from Montessori education to founding Reliance College, emphasizing the importance of independent learning and the development of autonomous, self-directed...
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5-year Plan for Successfully Implementing Project Based Learning | E240
In this episode, Ryan Steuer of Magnify Learning details a five-year implementation plan for launching a Project-Based Learning (PBL) movement in a large district, specifically focusing on 13 middle schools. While the...
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Empowering Future Leaders: The Weight Behind the Spear With Dr. Josh McConkey | E239
In this conversation, Dr. Josh McConkey discusses the importance of leadership in education, emphasizing the need for accountability, resilience, and mentoring in preparing youth for the future. He shares insights...
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Optimism Is Radical: Leading Change with Jill Reilly | E238
In this episode, Ryan Steuer sits down with Jill Reilly, author of the book, "10 Permissions." Jill shares her journey and insights on navigating profound change, both personally and within organizations, offering a...
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A District Wide Project Based Learning Movement With Ashley Curtin | E237
Today on the PBL Simplified for Administrators podcast we have Ashley Curtin. Ashley is a district coach in Calvert County Maryland working with PBL teachers. The PBL initiative started in social studies to increase...
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How to Increase Student Engagement School-Wide | E236
Key Moves to Increase Student Engagement:
Appreciate Teachers' "Why" and Connect to Your Vision:
◦ Leaders should share their vision often and loudly, connecting it with teachers' personal "why". Your teachers...
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The Future of Education: Integrating Technology and Hands-On Learning With Vanessa Myers | E235
In this episode of PBL Simplified, host Ryan Steuer interviews Vanessa Myers, Senior Director of Education and Workforce Development at Interplay Learning. They discuss the transformative power of Project Based...
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Top Three Mistakes School Leaders Make in PBL | E234
In this episode, Ryan Steuer discusses the importance of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and outlines three common mistakes that leaders make when implementing PBL in schools. He emphasizes the need to start with the...
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Emotional Intelligence in Education: A New Approach With Doug Noll | E233
In this episode of the PBL Simplified podcast, host Ryan Steuer talks with Doug Noll, a former trial lawyer turned peacemaker, to discuss effective strategies for de-escalating conflicts with angry parents, students,...
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