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The Education Vanguard

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16 hours ago

🎙️ The Best Guardrail Is Your Relationship: Digital Parenting with Patrick Green Host Justin talks with educator and consultant Patrick Green about practical, research-informed strategies for digital parenting. They discuss why the best “filter” is a strong parent-child relationship, making online-life conversations routine at home, and how rules should flex as kids mature. Patrick shares ways to differentiate screen time by activity, set sensible boundaries like phone-free bedrooms, curate c...

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🎙️ The Best Guardrail Is Your Relationship: Digital Parenting with Patrick Green Host Justin talks with educator and consultant Patrick Green about practical, research-informed strategies for digital parenting. They discuss why the best “filter” is a strong parent-child relationship, making online-life conversations routine at home, and how rules should flex as kids mature. Patrick shares ways to differentiate screen time by activity, set sensible boundaries like phone-free bedrooms, curate c...

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The Education Vanguard

The Best Guardrail Is Your Relationship: Digital Parenting with Patrick Green

🎙️ The Best Guardrail Is Your Relationship: Digital Parenting with Patrick Green Host Justin talks with educator and consultant Patrick Green about practical, research-informed strategies for digital parenting. They discuss why the best “filter” is a strong parent-child relationship, making online-life conversations routine at home, and how rules should flex as kids mature. Patrick shares ways to differentiate screen time by activity, set sensible boundaries like phone-free bedrooms, curate c...

4 days ago

51 minutes

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Leadership Growth Mindset: From Doing to Leading with Tico Oms

🎙️ Leadership Growth Mindset: From Doing to Leading with Tico Oms In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin and co-host Benjamin Sheridan speak with Tico Oms, leadership coach and consultant, about what it truly takes to grow from individual contributor to impactful leader. Tico draws from his corporate and educational leadership experiences to explore self-awareness, leadership range, managing up, and the balance between confidence and empathy. He also unpacks how coaching and ...

1 week ago

47 minutes

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Playful Minds, Serious Results: The Lego Serious Play Panel with Joel Birch, Yosef Karasik, Aura Evans & Dr. Arnett Edwards

🎙️ Playful Minds, Serious Results: The Lego Serious Play Panel with Joel Birch, Yosef Karasik, Aura Evans & Dr. Arnett Edwards In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin explores the power of Lego Serious Play® (LSP)—a facilitation method transforming the way schools approach collaboration, leadership, and learning. Joined by facilitator Joel Birch and educators Yosef Karasik, Aura Evans, and Dr. Arnett Edwards, the conversation dives into how play can unlock creativity, incl...

2 weeks ago

37 minutes

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Rethinking Recruitment in International Schools with Stacy Stephens

🎙️ Rethinking Recruitment in International Schools In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin speaks with Stacy Stephens, Director of The International Educator (TIE). With 25 years of experience in global education, Stacy explores how recruitment is evolving, from the decline of job fairs to the rise of evidence-based portfolios. She shares why investing time upfront in hiring the right people saves schools far greater costs down the line. A must-listen for school leaders...

3 weeks ago

27 minutes

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Empowering Future-Ready Learners: EdTech Success at CIS Guangzhou with Ted Barks, Todd Voykin & Lena Gidwani

🎙️ Empowering Future-Ready Learners: EdTech Success at CIS Guangzhou with Ted Barks, Todd Voykin & Lena Gidwani In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin visits the Canadian International School in Guangzhou, winner of the inaugural GBA School Awards for EdTech Program (K-12). He’s joined by Lena, Ted, and Todd to explore how the school’s innovative approach to STEAM, AI, and real-world projects is shaping future-ready learners. From fables created with laser cutters to arc...

1 month ago

19 minutes

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Caring for the Head, Caring for the School: A Conversation with Dr. Larry Hobdell and Kristine Mizzone

🎙️ Caring for the Head, Caring for the School: A Conversation with Dr. Larry Hobdell and Kristine Mizzone In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin speaks with Dr. Larry Hobdell, Executive Director of ACAMIS, and educational consultant Kristine Mizzone about one of the most overlooked aspects of leadership: the wellbeing of school heads. They share insights on the pressures leaders face, isolation, blurred boundaries, and constant demands, and why prioritizing wellbeing isn’t a...

1 month ago

26 minutes

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Brand Is What They Say About You: Rethinking School Identity with Ewan McIntosh

🎙️ Brand Is What They Say About You: Rethinking School Identity with Ewan McIntosh In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin speaks with Ewan McIntosh, educator, strategist, and founder of NoTosh. With decades of experience helping schools worldwide, Ewan unpacks why a school’s brand isn’t defined by glossy brochures or polished slogans, but by the lived experiences and stories that others share about it. He challenges educators to show learning in action, emphasizing on t...

1 month ago

39 minutes

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Equity, Accessibility, and Innovation: Jeff Sisk on Inclusive Education

🎙️Equity, Accessibility, and Innovation: Jeff Sisk on Inclusive Education In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin speaks with Jeff Sisk, Senior Manager of Assistive Technology at Fairfax County Public Schools, the ninth-largest school district in the U.S. With over 25 years of experience, Jeff shares how assistive technology has evolved into inclusive technology, why accessibility is central to Universal Design for Learning, and how AI is reshaping the classroom. He also previ...

1 month ago

26 minutes

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Leadership and Culture at the American International School Guangzhou

🎙️ Leadership and Culture at the American International School GuangZhou with Kevin Baker and Jamie Robb In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin Hardman sits down with Kevin Baker (Director) and Jamie Robb (Deputy Director) of the American International School of GuangZhou to unpack their Judge’s Choice win for Diversity and Inclusion at the GBA School Awards. Hear how AISG turns social vision into daily practice through inclusive hiring, flexible learning spaces, data-informe...

1 month ago

35 minutes

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AI, Creativity, and Policy in Education with Alex McMillan

In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin speaks with Alex McMillan, the Instructional Technology Coach at Shanghai American School and chair of the upcoming AIFE Conference. Alex explains how AI can enhance, rather than replace, creativity, sharing a simple three-step process that educators can use with students. He also explores the importance of values-driven AI policy and how schools can craft practical frameworks that align with their culture and priorities. A thoughtful co...

2 months ago

22 minutes

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Integrating Policy, Curriculum, and Culture for Student Wellbeing

🎙️ Health, Wellbeing, and Policy in International Schools In this episode of the Education Vanguard Show, Justin brings together experts Amy Lauren Smith (Hong Kong International School), Sarah Benes (Southern Connecticut State University), and Holly Alperin (University of New Hampshire). Together, they unpack what it really takes to build a holistic, skills-based approach to student health and wellbeing, from curriculum design and cultural context to policy, practice, and the rising ro...

2 months ago

46 minutes

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The Wildwood School of Los Angeles Outreach Program | Education Vanguard 107

When you have something working well for your organization, you might decide to keep it to yourself as a competitive advantage or you might take the longer view and share your methodologies with others. Wildwood school, an independent school based in Los Angeles, took the longer view. They created the Wildwood Outreach Center where they bring their ideas and support to schools around the world. I speak with Steve Barett, the director of the Wildwood Outreach Center about their programs...

5 years ago

23 minutes

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School 21 and the Power of Oracy | Education Vanguard # 106

Like me, you may not be familiar with oracy, the ability to express yourself fluently and with proper grammar. But as educators, you are likely familiar with the concept and supportive of the idea. I talk today with Daniel Thomas, the head of School 21, a private school in London. We jump into the power of oracy and its impact on learning. Specifically, for students from financially challenged backgrounds. ConnectTwitterBioDaniel Thomas is the head of oracy 4 - 18 and a senior leader at Schoo...

5 years ago

23 minutes

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HS Principal Dr. David Lovelin on Life after Nine Weeks of Virtual Schooling | Education Vanguard # 105

When you wake up in the morning and read in the newspaper that your international school will be closed, it can be a bit shocking. Dr. David Lovelin, the High School Principal at Hong Kong International School, had that experience along with the added concern of how do we plan a program in a virtual school environment? Our discussion ranges from day one to nine weeks later and what emerges as the important things to focus on during these trying and “interesting” times. ConnectTwitterBioDr. D...

5 years ago

19 minutes

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Aaron Reedy Helps Us Interact with Data at All Grade Levels | Education Vanguard # 104

Hey, let’s talk about data! Hearing those words might make some of us run for the hills and hide, while others might be excited for that discussion. Thankfully we now have other ways to talk about and deal with data. Thanks to people like Aaron Reedy, my guest today, the discussion of data is moving toward a visual presentation that lets all of us participate. Aaron Reedy is the founder of Dataclassroom: “A web app that allows teachers of grades 6-12 to grow data intuition in students.”...

5 years ago

17 minutes

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The Connecting Power of Stories With Author Deborah Abela | Education Vanguard #101

“Stories connect us in a way facts cannot.” These words from Deb Abela, my guest today, stuck with me during our conversation. For Deb, the author of 26 books and counting, stories are the lifeblood of her work. But storytelling is not the only thing driving Deb today. Much of her work involves sharing the craft and excitement of writing with young people around the world. Deb is an enthusiastic ambassador for writing and engages students with her excitement and passion. Connectwww.debo...

5 years ago

24 minutes

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Ringo Dingrando Talks Robots and Building Robotics Programs At Your School | Education Vanguard #30

Hands on learning is seeing a resurgence in recently. After lying dormant for many years, we see its return in the form of the Maker Movement and, as we will discuss today, robotics. While I can’t explain the exact reason for the return to this type of education, I do have my suspicions. Today’s work is really an early manifestation of mechanical and electrical engineering at work. Oh, and you can toss in some computer science as well thanks to the programming elements.Ringo Dingrando is a be...

5 years ago

17 minutes

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Virtual School Reflections From Stephen Dare, the Head at Hong Kong Academy | Education Vanguard # 103

I remember well when I saw schools in Hong Kong and China going virtual and thinking, “Oh gosh, that must be rough. I am so lucky that this is not happening at my school.” Seven weeks later and I am not asking “Ok, how did those schools handle it now that I am in full virtual school mode." Stephen Dare is the head of Hong Kong Academy and a seven week veteren of virtual schooling. Our discussion today left me with a much clearer pathway forward for my own new journey into virtual ...

5 years ago

22 minutes

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At The Open School Self-Directed Learning and Democratic Decisions Are The Norm | Education Vanguard #102

When you hear the idea of a self directed democratic school, you might wonder if that means the students will vote for ice cream everyday. Or, more likely, you have a more mature viewpoint than I and are curious how a school can be democratic in its educational mission and still deliver a strong learning environment. Cassi Clausen is a core founder of Open School based in Southern California. At Open School, self directed learning is expected and democratic decision making is the ...

5 years ago

21 minutes

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Graham Nobel’s Mission to Bring 100 Languages to International Education | Education Vanguard # 100

While English is the predominant language in international education it is often not the only one our students speak. How should we recognize the variety of languages in the world today (over 6000 according to my guest) and celebrate the interesting diversity that comes with it? I talk with ELL teacher Graham Noble about his effort to share phrases from over 100 languages using the popular program FlipGrid. We talk about the why behind what he is doing, the role of language in education and t...

6 years ago

16 minutes