Welcome to a framing conversation, one that provides intellectual orientation and a cornerstone conversation in the architectural sense upon which the entire podcast series rests. John reminds us that the school at its best is not merely an academic institution. It is a sanctuary, a place of safety, a place of intellectual challenge, a place where a young person is known, and that knowing can change a life trajectory. His story is not abstract. It's grounded in his lived expe

https://www.brandeis.edu/peacebuilding-arts/current-projects/jane-sapp/index.html Sapp's music reflects the blues and gospel sounds of her Georgia youth and is deeply rooted in the spiritual, religious and historical experiences of the African American world. She has recorded four albums and has performed in concert halls (including Carnegie Hall, with Pete Seeger), colleges and community centers throughout the U.S. and in Sweden, Canada, Senegal and Mali, West Africa. As an

Episode 4 brings together Mary Helen Immordino and Stephanie Jones with commentary from Jim Pellegrino, Carol Lee and Annemaree Carroll

Description This episode is in three parts that explore how to support social, emotional, and academic well-being and learning in connected ways. Listeners will learn and be able to think about practices that integrate SEL and academics, understand why whole-person approaches deepen engagement and achievement, and explore principles of application across classrooms and community settings. Organizations, tools, materials, and research will be identified that can support implem

David Osher outlines why this podcast series was created and structured to translate the science of learning and development into practical, actionable knowledge for educators, policymakers, community leaders, families, and practitioners working with young people. Building on papers commissioned by the National Academy of Education in response to COVID, the series addresses long-standing equity challenges that have been intensified by pandemic disruption, political polarizat

Episode 3 - has three 30 minute parts John King with commentary from Linda Darling-Hammond and Robert Pianta: Creating safe, nurturing environments that engage learners and foster thriving and robust learning. Welcome to a framing conversation, one that provides intellectual orientation and a cornerstone conversation in the architectural sense upon which the entire podcast series rests. John reminds us that the school at its best is not merely an academic institution. It is a