One result of the pandemic is THREE (3!) quality podcasts where I’ve had the opportunity to tell the North Star story. Listening to the final, polished versions of these conversations makes me appreciate the curiosity and interviewing skills of these hosts. I find each of them entertaining and valuable.
Thank you to Shannon Falkenstein and The New Schools Podcast for a thoroughly fun and thoughtful conversation. Shannon is the co-founder of the Acton Academy in El Salvador and has a solid grasp of self-directed learning and the various models and approaches in the movement.
Over the past several years, I’ve enjoyed numerous visits and lengthy conversations with Carrie Lobman and Gwen Lowenheim of The East Side Institute in New York City. Our discussions lean towards developmental psychology and human growth, and I’m delighted we finally had this chance to record our banter.
Greg Mullen focuses on educational innovation, mainly in public school reform, and his desire to understand our approach to self-directed learning was a moment to build bridges and make connections.
I value each of these people providing me the time to speak to their audiences. I hope these efforts are spreading the message to fresh ears. Most of you reading this blog have heard me say many of these ideas before, but I would love your feedback. If there is one podcast that you particularly enjoy, please take a moment to leave a comment below.
1. All Power to the Developing! A podcast of the East Side Institute, an international center for social change efforts that reinitiate human and community development. Gwen Lowenheim and Carrie Lobman.
2. The Exploring the Core Podcast with Greg Mullen, Educational Innovation Consultant.
3. The New Schools Podcast. Shannon Falkenstein, Acton Academy, El Salvador,