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It is in five parts, plus a short introduction to the episode. The discussions are with: Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Stephanie Jones, Annemaree Carol, Jim Pellegrino, and Carol Lee. What also makes these conversations so important is that they bring together many of the leading scholars who have helped define, extend, and translate the science of learning and development across disciplines, institutions, and countries.You will hear from researchers whose work spans development

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

Episode 5: Building Conditions for Learning, Well-being, and Thriving This podcast will discuss how to build strong conditions for learning, well-being, and thriving in schools and communities.

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