Personalized learning deserves personalized tools. Meet the duo behind Spark, a flexible EdTech platform built for alternative schools. Hear how they’re empowering microschools & co-ops to manage and inspire student-centered education. re.bepodcast.network/episodes/147...

Can AI be a tool for inclusion—or is it reinforcing the digital divide? Join us as we explore how young people are stepping into the future of tech and what it means to build equitable, human-centered innovation. re.bepodcast.network/episodes/146...

Harvard is offering free courses in US Government. pll.harvard.edu/subject/gove...

In the latest episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, Greg Morrissey, founder of Mountain Goat Movement, shares with us how combining adventure with academic research is transforming young lives and creating the next generation of environmental stewards. re.bepodcast.network/episodes/145...

Rebel Educator Business Building Call Today 1:30 pm PST! Whether you run, work in, work with, or are starting a school, this call is for you! Have questions? Bring them! Have wins? Let's celebrate you! Have ideas? Let's make them come to life! Join us later today! zoom.us/j/8570499648...

In this episode, Gretchen Wegner shares with us how teaching brain science to students transforms their willingness to try new approaches and take ownership of their education. Listen here: re.bepodcast.network/episodes/ant...

AI will force a mindshift in education. Change isn’t optional—it’s our responsibility. Let’s prepare our students for the world they’re inheriting, not the one we grew up in. Need help? Reach out. We can step into the new era of education together.

We're chatting with Jacqui O'Connell, founder of Spiritus, an alternative education community born from one mother's need to find better options for her child. Tune in to learn how her approach provides a different path forward for both children and parents. re.bepodcast.network/episodes/143...

Business Building Call Today noon PST! Are you running or leading a school or education program, or want to start? Join us! These calls are never recorded - if you send a notetaker without a human they will be kicked out. See you soon! zoom.us/j/8570499648...

In this episode, Jon England of Ed Innovators shares how founders can tackle zoning laws, codes, and red tape to launch successful microschools. Get practical strategies for overcoming common barriers! re.bepodcast.network/episodes/142...

Tune in to our latest episode with Sahba Rohani, Executive Director at Roots ConnectED, exploring anti-bias education and building authentic community! Listen here: re.bepodcast.network/episodes/141...

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Join us for "Small School Marketing 101" with Sam Chaffin of Truth Tree on April 22 at 2PM PST! Learn actionable strategies to boost your school's visibility - no experience needed. RSVP: calendly.com/tanya-up/sma... Join our Skool community: www.skool.com/rebeleducato...

In this episode, we’re talking with Dr. Aditya Nagrath, co-founder of Elephant Learning, about math anxiety—where it starts, how it shows up, and what we can do to help students overcome it! Tune in and let’s reframe the way we teach and talk about math. re.bepodcast.network/episodes/140...

Education Leaders, Founders, Teachers, and Microschools. Join the Rebel Educator community for our Rebel Founder call April 15 at 1:30 pm PST. Do you have questions about: ⭐️Marketing ⭐️ Hiring ⭐️Tuition and Finance ⭐️Leadership ⭐️Location ⭐️Community We're here. zoom.us/j/8570499648...

We're chatting with Jenee Henry of Transcend about community-based design and how it's helping schools to evolve beyond industrial models to create environments where everyone thrives. Listen here!: bit.ly/RebelEducato...

Education Leaders, Founders, Teachers: This business building call is for you! We don't have to build alone. Bring your questions, challenges and ideas. Whether you've been open for 20 years, haven't opened yet, or somewhere in between. Today at noon PST - See you soon! zoom.us/j/8570499648...

Join Rebel Educator on Monday April 1 to learn all about Liberated Learning from Kenneth Danford of North Star! calendly.com/tanya-up/lib...

This week on Rebel Educator, we chat with Chris Hull, founder of Otus, an educator-designed platform simplifying data, assessments, and instruction. Discover how AI and data empower teachers to personalize learning and reclaim time with students. Listen now! 🔗 bit.ly/RebelEducato...

Are you running a microschool or dreaming of starting one? Join us for our upcoming Quarterly Planning Event! Let’s take time to reflect, plan, and build the future of education together! RSVP here! calendly.com/tanya-up/qua... Join our Skool community: www.skool.com/rebeleducato...

Join the Rebel Educator Skool community for our upcoming webinar! Liberated Learning: Building Trust, Respect & Self-Directed Learners with Kenneth Danford of North Star. 📅 April 1 | 2 PM PST 🔗 RSVP: calendly.com/tanya-up/lib... 🔗 Be part of our community: www.skool.com/rebeleducato...

Thrilled to have been a guest on the Principal Matters podcast with William D. Parker & Jen Schwanke, Ed.D.. Give it a listen!: bit.ly/4hw0ecM

Are you a visionary leader with ambitions to be a change maker for students in your community? Seeking educators who want to operate their own schools and impact their communities while gaining the autonomy and financial independence of being an edupreneur. You got this! Links in comments.

This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps. www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...

El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.

Chris Sturgis on high quality PBL with AI aurora-institute.org/cw_post/bust...

The Carnegie unit is dead. Long live the Carnegie unit! (just kidding) Competency based learning is the future. www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...

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You want to start your school, but you don't know. . . ✔️ what to charge ✔️ how to find students ✔️ how to enroll students ✔️ how to find space ✔️ how to hire - or who to hire Kaipod Learning AND Rebel Educator The freedom you and your students deserve Apply: openmyschool.my.canva.site/rebelkaipod

Reluctant Writers? Not anymore! They won't even notice they are writing because what they are writing about is so much FUN! inkwire.co/rplc

Explore the delicate balance of innovation and resistance with @jdeborahklein.bsky.social Poetry in the wilderness to navigating political turbulence, discover how language, timing, and understanding can help leaders create schools where every student thrives. re.bepodcast.network/episodes/131...

Why AI makes curiosity and learner agency more important than ever www.gettingsmart.com/2025/02/11/h... via @gettingsmart.bsky.social

None of us are only one thing. My daughter is enrolling in high school. She asked if she needs to choose what she wants to do for her career. No, you do not. You'll change so many times. My journey is from outdoor sports and CPG to education and entrepreneurship. What about your journey?

How do we create schools where students actually want to learn? Meet Dr. Kapono Ciotti, an educator working to transform schools from teacher-centered stages to student-led learning environments. Tune in now! bit.ly/RebelEducato...

What problem do you want to solve? Understanding connectedness so that we understand the systems that shape our world. So our young people are capable of working together to solve the big problems they will be faced with. Let's change the world together. openmyschool.my.canva.site/rebelkaipod

Being a leader is a challenging and lonely job. It's better with a group of friends. Starting a school is starting a business. Start with the support you need. Find your leadership friends. Build your dream. Now taking applications: openmyschool.my.canva.site/rebelkaipod

I see lots of posts about wanting to open a school. I help others start and lead small schools. I am a creative thinker who is always questioning the status quo I am direct, I'll call you on your limiting beliefs and BS openmyschool.my.canva.site/rebelkaipod

My daughter loves secret codes. She journals in code. As a mom I am happy she is journaling; also as a mom (who would never snoop) it means I can't read it😂 She created a journal for others who love codes and journaling. Get yours! www.lulu.com/shop/breda-s...

UP Academy is Hiring! Elementary educator STEAM/IT/After School In person in San Mateo, CA email: [email protected] upacademysf.com/careers

Selling cookies for a trip to the Galapagos. Support Girl Scouts, learning the skills to be young entrepreneurs. digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/breda2...

Do you have an EdTech Company? Want to be featured on the EdTech Startup Showcase? We are currently seeking companies who want more exposure and visibility through podcasting! email me: Partnerships [at ] bepodcast [dot] network Here are last years episodes: etss.bepodcast.network

Educator to Entrepreneur with Anthony Kim and Kawai Lai! "From Educator to Entrepreneur – Transform Your Impact Beyond the Classroom." Designed to guide educators in leveraging their skills to create impactful businesses. www.educator2entrepreneur.org/a/2148024700...

Last weekend I ran a 10K race. After running a half marathon this one seemed short. I was just settling into the run when it was over. When we do hard things the things that were once hard become easier. This is how we build capacity and grow. Do hard things. It will seem easier the next time.

Community. Educators. Leaders. Founders. Brave. Bold. Innovative. Fearless. Rebels. A community for challenging the status quo; being action oriented, solutions minded, and doing the best for the students and families. We are rebel educators. www.skool.com/rebeleducato...

I joke with my other celiac pals about the “gluten-free tax,” the extra we have to pay for gluten free versions of staples like pasta or bread But Girl Scouts don’t charge a gluten-free tax, their gluten-free cookies are the same price as the rest, making them some of the cheapest GF cookies around

Hey Rebel Educators! I am in the midst of planning for 2025 - perhaps you are too - what do you need? I want to hear from seasoned leaders, prospective founders, small school leaders, and others in education who work to evolve education. What will help you and support you in these endeavors?

What do you need? When you consider starting a school, or when you first started, what things did you need that you didn't have? What would have really helped you when you started your school or business? If you haven't started yet, what part feels most confusing, overwhelming or difficult?

Students learned about fast fashion and upcycling, created their own clothes out of recycled materials, had a fashion show, built a little free library, learned about banned books, recorded a podcast, and made animations of a changemaker in history. re.bepodcast.network/episodes/120...