FIRST THREE EPISODES MAY 5, 2025

Education by Design is a podcast for educators, school leaders, and changemakers who believe that learning should be more than compliant—it should be empowering. Hosted by educator and storyteller Phil Evans, this series explores how schools can be redesigned from the inside out, featuring conversations and reflections that challenge outdated systems and celebrate bold ideas. Each episode highlights real stories, research-informed practices, and actionable insights to help listeners connect purpose to practice, rethink assessment, spark student curiosity, and build inclusive environments where all learners thrive.

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The first three full episodes - Monday May 5, 2025

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"Igniting Joy in Learning” dives deep into the strategies education leaders crave: practical ways to spark teacher inspiration, student engagement, and inquiry‑based learning that lasts. In this episode, veteran IB educator and professional‑development facilitator Richard Hood reveals how shifting from content delivery to joy‑centered, student‑agency‑driven classrooms transforms outcomes—especially in today’s media‑saturated world. Listeners will discover actionable tips for nurturing curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, building supportive teacher communities, and weaving social‑justice and media‑literacy skills into everyday lessons. Whether you’re a principal, instructional coach, or classroom innovator, this conversation offers high‑impact insights on professional learning, rigorous yet joyful pedagogy, and sustainable teacher motivation. Tune in to “Igniting Joy in Learning” and equip yourself with research‑backed approaches that empower teachers to inspire students—and fuel a culture of lifelong learning.

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Discover how to transform school culture, boost student agency, and advance equity in this episode of the Education by Design Podcast featuring researcher Dr. Heather Michael. Phil Evans explores Michael’s groundbreaking use of spatial theory to reveal why many learners view school as irrelevant—and how educators, principals, and district leaders can disrupt limiting narratives, redesign course‑selection processes, and create inclusive, student‑centered learning spaces. Packed with actionable strategies for advanced coursework, and whole‑school reform, this conversation highlights practical steps to help every student construct and own an authentic academic story. Tune in to gain research‑backed insights, real‑world examples, and fresh inspiration to cultivate belonging, relevance, and equitable access to rigorous learning in your school community.

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