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The @MLTSinHawaii Newsletter
Most Likely to Succeed / What School Could Be
January, 2022
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The "New" What School Could Be Podcast | |
The What School Could Be in Hawaiʻi podcast has been renamed, simply, The What School Could Be Podcast. We have a new logo, new branding, a new Twitter name and a renumbering of episodes, but the mission and vision remain the same: To feature innovative, creative, imaginative educators and education leaders. The big change is that we will now feature guests from both here in the islands and outside of our 50th state. After 2.5 years, 78 episodes and 29,000 downloads in over 70 countries, we are excited for this change in direction. | |
Future @WSCBPodcast Guests | |
Episode 79, coming soon, will be with Shiloh Francis, an American history and government teacher at Hawaiʻi Technology Academy's Honolulu campus. She is amazing! | |
Episode 80, coming soon, will be with Janelle Field, a remarkable fifth grade teacher-leader at Belgrade Brooten Elrosa Public School in St. Cloud, Minnesota! | |
Episode 81, coming in March, will be with Mark Hines, our beloved Hawaiʻi Deeper Learning Jedi Yoda friend and colleague at Mid-Pacific Institute in Honolulu. I can't wait to do this interview! | |
Episode 82, coming later in March, will be with Chad Carlson. Chad is the Director of Research and Design at the One Stone Lab School in Boise, Idaho, which is a remarkable student-driven campus. Stay tuned! | |
MLTS Featured Writers, Erin and Jonathon Medeiros | |
Erin and Jonathon Medeiros Talk Story with Whitney Aragaki, Hawaiʻi Teacher of the Year: On sunny weekends this school year, you can find Whitney under an umbrella along the wall next to the ocean near Hilo. Laying out food and a waterproof bag and her laptop, she sets up a space so she can... | | | |
MLTS Featured Writer, Aaron Schorn | |
Unrulr - Using a Common Lexicon To Create a Shared Journey | "A shared lexicon and organizational language is the foundation of an educational program's culture." - David Dunbar: "Push the bubbles under the canoe," Pualani (Pua) Lincoln said to me as we pointed out into the ocean, paddling as the wind had died down. | | | |
A Ted and Tony All-Call For Submissions | |
Hosted by Ted Dintersmith and Tony Wagner, the proposed Most Likely to Succeed Podcast is seeking guests for pilot episodes. Ted and Tony write: "We’re in the process of putting together our first pilot, and would love to hear from you about an education topic you’d love to explore with us. Interested? Consider sending us a short audio or video clip via email (talkwithus@mltspodcast.org) or the link below, letting us know what’s on your mind. Be sure to include your name, your education vantage point (e.g., I teach elementary school in Topeka, Kansas), the topic that’s on your mind, and why it’s important to you. Submission Deadline: February 5th" | |
The What School Could Be Global Online Community Is Growing! | |
The What School Could Be global online community is now well over 5000 members from over 70 countries! Members are joining groups, making and taking PD courses, posting in the activity feed, attending book discussions and so much more. Educator colleagues, to join, install the What School Could Be app on your smartphone or tablet. We look forward to seeing you soon! | |
A Note from Josh: Take A Small Step - What School Could Be | A list of teachers, many from the Hawai'i State Teacher Fellows program, were paired with community members - government, nonprofits, business, community projects - generally active in our public, private and charter schools. Picture two rounds via Zoom where these pairs (in some cases, one on two) had 20 minutes to take some small steps needed to begin to build a relationship. | | | |
The Twitter Chat Committee of Six | |
The above photo shows the organizing committee for the January 18th What School Could Be, 7th Anniversary of Most Likely to Succeed Twitter Chat! On behalf of Susannah Johnson and Mel Ching, huge thanks to HSTE members, Cecilia Chung, Celeste Endo and Dagan Bernstein for your incredible facilitation! #HSTErocks #whatschoolcouldbe | |
Another Epic Getting Smart Town Hall | |
#attitudeofgratitude! #1 | As we sail into the New Year, 2022, I want to express my profound gratitude to all public, private, charter and homeschool educators and education leaders who have helped our kids navigate the massive disruptions of a pandemic. You rock! You have given it your all and made it possible for all of us to feel a great sense of hope for what school could be in Hawaiʻi. Please stay safe and healthy. This newsletter will continue to tell your stories and highlight your innovations. | |
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