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Unlocking Potential: The Science of Timing in Education - Insights from research and Strategies for Student Success

Adapted from my book, Radical Principals Welcome back to "Big Ideas in Small Windows" with your host, Mike Gaskell. In today's episode, we explore the often overlooked...

Less Ego, More Impact: Embracing Humility for School Success: Research shows humble school leaders =success in schools

Confident humility wins every time Podcast host Mike Gaskell argues that humble school leaders who admit mistakes, seek feedback, and empower their teams are more effe...

Escaping the Scroll in Social Media: Tips to Help Students Thrive by Teaching Mindful Media Habits

Social media can be disruptive for children- fueling distractions, unhealthy comparisons, and compulsive behaviors. This episode explores practical solutions like usin...

AI in Classrooms, 10 Months On

The article adapted for thus episode:In this episode of "Big Ideas in Small Windows," I examine the transformative world of AI in education. We visit the rapid advance...

Unlocking Student Potential by Engineering A Flow State in EVERY CHILD

Join host Mike Gaskell, as he dives into the concept of complete immersion that leads to extraordinary productivity and creativity, something researchers call "flow." ...

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