Overthrowing Education
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Overthrowing Education
Batsheva Frankel presents an edgy and entertaining educational podcast for teachers, students, parents, administrators and anyone else who cares about the state of education. While it is playful and fun, I also address the revolutionary changes that are happening and need to happen to create more me...
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New Episode: The Tragic Death of Critical Thinking
This is the first totally new episode in about 10 months. What could get me to put aside my other work to make sure this episode gets out? Only someth...
Encore of Episode 94: Matt Miller: ChatGPT and Other AI in Our Classrooms
In this encore of the 4th episode in the series on AI in education, my guest, Matt Miller and I discuss the issues we need to consider as well as some...
Encore of Episode 96: Will AI Replace Teachers?
This encore episode is a favorite of mine, but maybe I'm just partial. Here is the description from the original version:
Is it possible that Ro...
Encore of Ep. 91: Stephen Marche: How Will AI Affect Education Part 2
This encore episode is the second part of my early exploration of AI in education. Here is the description of this episode from January, 2023:
I...
Encore of Episode 89: AI in Education Part 1
This episode was orginally recorded in November of 2022, just as we were hearing about ChatGPT and AI in education. Many of us were wondering what wil...
Special Announcement for the New Year
I've been taking a break from publishing new episodes since mid-August, and now I have a special announcement!
Encore: Lindsay Portnoy: Game and Play Based Learning
My awesome guest on this encore episode is educator, author, and lovely, charming human being Lindsay Portnoy who joins me today to talk about why pla...
Encore Holiday Fauxmercial Bonus from 12/2022
What is a fauxmerical? It's a commercial parody with fake educational products we wish were real. They come towards the beginning of every episode.
Encore of Episode 60: Creating Transformative Schools with Zaynab Baalbaki
Jump into the Overthrowing Education archives with me in this encore episode!
On this episode, Zaynab Baalbaki joins me. She is a passionate edu...
Encore of Episode 56: Challenge and Change Ed Narratives with Charles Williams
Jump into the Overthrowing Education archives with me in this encore episode!
In this episode, veteran educator and podcast host Charles William...
Encore of Episode 40: Impact Learning with Jared Magee
Jump into the Overthrowing Education archives with me in this encore episode!
Long-time educator Jared Magee, from the very cool The Winchendon...
Encore of Episode 38: Fixing Teacher Burnout with Amber Harper
Even before the extreme challenges of pandemic teaching, my guest, Amber Harper of The Burned-In Teacher Podcast was a valuable resource for helping w...
Encore of Episode 23: John Bianchette: Why Kids Hate Math and How to Fix It
Jump into the Overthrowing Education archives with me in this encore episode!
This episode explores why kids hate math and what we can do about...
Encore of Episode 7: Cell Phones Are Not Evil with Antero Garcia
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Engaging educator, author and speaker Antero Garcia discus...
Encore of Episode 4: Blended Learning with Catlin Tucker
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Blended Learning expert, Catlin Tucker converses with me a...
Encore of Episode 2: Jon Cassie: Game-Based Learning
Special Thanks to our guests Jon Cassie and Micaela Blie (and check out a great interview with her on our episode, “From Blah to Hazzah”).
Our E...
Batsheva Frankel Wraps it Up
This is kind of a bittersweet episode for me. I was blessed to get the job of my dreams, and I couldn’t be happier, but it means I’ll be wrapping thin...
Crystal Frommert: Better Conversations & Connections with Parents
In this episode, my guest, Crystal Frommert, and I have a great conversation about something that challenges new and veteran teachers alike: How to ha...
Mr. D: Using Humor for Deeper Learning and Connection
After a long, tough school year, I figured we could all use a good laugh. In this encore interview in Episode 45 from April of 2021, I interview the o...
Connie Hamilton: Making Groupwork Work Successfully
My guest today, passionate educator and prolific author Connie Hamilton, is returning for her 3rd time. Her first visit was in Episode 53: Asking and...
Confessions (and Rants) of a Returning Classroom Teacher
What happens when a veteran teacher working as a professional learning consultant during the last 4 years returns to the classroom? What’s happening i...
Stacie Oliver and Students: Adventures in Ungrading
Welcome to the 100th episode of Overthrowing Education!
On today’s episode, I have the awesome privilege of chatting with 5 inspiring high scho...
Encore Presentation of First Episode
As I get ready for my 100th episode celebration, I thought it would be great to look back at my very first episode from August of 2019. I featured edu...
Sharon Duncan & Jim Hahn: Understanding and Supporting Gifted & Highly Curious Students
It is the 99th episode of Overthrowing Education and today’s topic is one I’ve haven’t addressed on the show yet, so I’ve brought on Sharon Duncan, wh...
Lindsay Lyons: Creating a Culturally Responsive Classroom
My guest today is Lindsay Lyons. We talk about what a culturally responsive sustaining classroom is, as well as why and how to make it happen, especia...
Adam Bellow: Breakout and Game-Based Learning
My guest today is Adam Bellow the co-founder of the very cool Breakout EDU. We talk Game-based and play-based learning in general and a lot about the...
Will AI Replace Teachers?
Is it possible that Robots/AI will replace teachers someday? II first examined this question in an episode in early 2020. My guests said no, but my so...
Barbara Smith: Storming the Gates of Traditional Education
In this episode, I speak with Barbara Smith, a long-time forward-thinking educator and prolific writer. We talk about her upcoming book, The Gatekeepe...
Matt Miller: ChatGPT and Other AI in Our Classrooms
In the 4th episode in this series on AI in education, my guest, Matt Miller and I discuss the issues we need to consider as well as some very practica...
Protecting Students From Toxic Influencers
This episode is important for parents and educators to listen to. In it, my special guest – a teenage boy - and I dig deep into the ever increasing pr...
Ben Talsma: Get Weird and Wonderful with AI
After 2 more philosophical looks at AI in education, I wanted to bring in some super practical ways to incorporate ChatGPT and other AI sites into you...
Stephen Marche: How Will AI Affect Education? Part 2
Speaking of AI writing things for us, I decided to see what would happen when I asked ChatGPT to write my fauxmercial. And I really did give it the fi...
Dr. Lacrecia Terrance: Create Excellent & Equitable Learning with PBL and Unschooling
I am so ready for some huge, great changes, to education. How about you? How are we going to make this happen? How can we provide a super high quality...
Holiday Fauxmercial Bonus Episode
In September of 2022, Fauxsie awards were given out at a fake, but very fun awards ceremony honoring the talented people who have helped me create the...
How Will AI Affect Education? Part 1
There has been an explosion of handwringing among educators and academics, and cheers from students about the strides and easy accessibility of Artifi...
Starr Sackstein & Connie Hamilton: Disrupting the Homework Habit
Today, I’m continuing a hot topic in education right now -homework. My guests in this episode are incredible educators Starr Sackstein and Connie Hami...
Pete & Noah: We Can All Be Math People
My guests on this episode, Noah King and Peter Littig have podcast called The Math Club that I really love. I would never have guessed that I would en...
Elizabeth Jorgensen: Process Based Assessment & Going Homework-less
My guest on this episode is awesome educator and author Elizabeth Jorgensen who I initially met on a social media platform that rhymes with bitter (wh...
Batsheva: Reflections and Moving Forward
On this episode, I reflect on the past - sharing ideas, musings, anecdotes, subtle hints, honest confessions, and a look at how reflection moved educa...
Jason Ablin: Creating Gender Equality
My guest today is longtime educator and author Jason Ablin. We talk about creating gender equality in education – what does it mean? What would it loo...