Tag: model minority myth
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Creative confidence, intuition, and the courage to change your mind
In this episode, I speak with Lia–a web designer, community builder, mom, and content creator—about the various events in her life that catalyzed a career shift from psychology to design. We talk about her earliest memories of various adult figures preventing her from pursuing her creativity, and what she thinks we need to do differently…
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How might we redefine what it means to be “smart” or “intelligent”?
In this episode, I speak with Antonio—a former teacher, self-directed learning center founder, and current dad—about his experience moving through the education system as someone who’s considered intelligent. We talk about the evolution behind his definition of intelligence, and what his turning point was before establishing a school of his own. We share a bit…
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How might we measure the success of students on their ability to collaborate with others?
In this episode, I speak with Maryn—a writer, artist, and entrepreneur—about the long-lasting impact of the elementary school we both attended, and how more mainstream schools could benefit by adopting some of its core principles and practices. We talk about the competitive nature of schools, and how damaging such cultures can be to our health…