The What And Who Of EDU
The What And Who Of EDU
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Welcome to The What and Who of EDU. Join us as we talk with thought leaders, educators, and experts to explore the latest trends, innovations, and best practices shaping education today. Whether in the classroom or beyond, we equip educators with the tools and insights to support student learning anytime, anywhere.
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The show focuses on a variety of educational themes including student confidence building, holistic education, and innovative teaching practices. Episodes cover specific topics like strategies to alleviate academic anxiety, the importance of creating supportive peer environments, and lessons from alternative education models, such as the Lab School in Washington D.C.
Welcome to The What and Who of EDU. Join us as we talk with thought leaders, educators, and experts to explore the latest trends, innovations, and best practices shaping education today. Whether in the classroom or beyond, we equip educators with the tools and insights to support student learning anytime, anywhere.
Today’s Syllabus:
What happens when we stop seeing high school and college as separate worlds? In this episode, host LaShawn Springer chats with Dr. Siska Brutsaert, principal of Bard High School Early College Bronx, about how their innovative dual enrollment model is disrupting the traditional diploma track and empowering students to take on college-level coursework before they’ve even turned 18.
We explore how Bard creates a “place to think” by hiring mission-driven faculty, cultivating a deep sense of student agency, and building a supportive learning community where teenagers thrive through academic rigor. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or just someone who believes students are capable of more, this episode is your invitation to rethink what high school can be.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
How Bard High School Early College blends high school and college into one transformative experience
Why trusting students with real intellectual responsibility changes everything
How informal writing and faculty workshops build rigorous, yet supportive, classrooms
The power of community in reducing academic stress and competition
Why scaffolding skills like time management and self-advocacy can be just as important as content mastery
This podcast is brought to you by Macmillan Learning.
📖 Required Reading
Learn more about Bard High School Early College Bronx: https://bhsec.bard.edu/bronx/
Check out the podcast producer, Macmillan Learning https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us
BFW Publishing Group: https://www.bfwpub.com/high-school/us
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