Season 3

Throughout our conversation with Sarah Pottle and Jess Boeke, we unravel the richness of regenerative education and its potential impact on our communities, teachers, students, and the broader educational landscape. We discuss themes of interconnection and interdependence, bringing to light the human aspects often lost in our industrialized education system. From this conversation, you will…

Join us as we traverse the landscape of regenerative education with Dr. Kevin House, an education futures architect at Education in Motion. Dr. House introduces us to the concepts of critical literacy, multiliteracies, and eco-literacy, which he brings together in the innovative Human Literacies Framework and the Green School Literacies Framework. These regenerative approaches to…

Have you ever considered how caring for yourself could be a revolutionary act? Danielle Denichaud, a professional dancer turned chronic disease recovery coach, and Ph.D. candidate at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education helps us unearth the importance of self-care as an ethical project and a key component of regenerative education. We dig into…

Get ready for a fascinating conversation with Jos Eussen, a social entrepreneur who passionately champions a radical transformation of our formal education system. Jos guides us through his concept of OPEDUCA, which focuses on transdisciplinary, whole-student learning. He brings a fresh perspective on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), emphasizing the need for continuous critical thought…

What would happen if we reimagined our education system, integrating emotional intelligence and interculturality into the curriculum? Antonio Gutiérrez dared to take up this quest with Celei Regenerative Education, a company offering unique study abroad programs focused on education for regenerative cultures.  Celei’s programs foster critical thinking through experiential learning, creating an innovative approach to…

Why is the concept of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) more crucial now than ever before? Join us as we explore the world of ESD with our esteemed guests Charles Hopkins and Katrin Kohl. They offer rich insight into the history of ESD and the contemporary urgency of implementing ESD in the wake of the…

What if our educational systems could be reimagined to center Indigenous knowledge? What happens when we question established norms through queering? In this compelling conversation with Dr. Alex Wilson, from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Treaty 5 territory, we discuss how Indigenous land-based education can help to deconstruct colonial institutions. We also discuss the concept…

We are joined by regenerative curriculum development expert Zouheir Al-Ghreiwati who is on a mission to revolutionize education. With his curriculum development company (re)genÜrate, Zouheir has created an impressive implementation framework for regenerative education and innovative pedagogical approaches to ignite curiosity and promote interconnection. He breaks down his methodology, where inclusivity, transdisciplinarity, and practicality are…

In our discussion with Elizabeth Weinberg, a queer essayist and science communicator, we examine our relationship with the Earth through a queer, anti-racist, and feminist lens. Liz breaks down the ahistorical way environmentalism is often taught, which leads to the justification of oppressive systems like genocide and environmental racism. She argues for the necessity of…

Guest Inge Rozendal, a renowned expert in assessment and didactics from the Netherlands, helps us unearth the transformative nature of regenerative education. How does it move beyond solving problems to create systemic changes and meaningful impact? Discover the importance of fostering regenerative assessment practices and how technology such as AI can play a crucial role…

In this episode, we are honoured to host Dr. Judy Halbert and Dr. Linda Kader, co-directors of the Networks of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (NOIIE) and leaders of the Transformative Educational Leadership Program at the University of British Columbia. Our conversation takes us into the world of regenerative education and the transformative power of the…

Educational psychologist Linda van der Linden, founder of the Sharing-Caring Foundation, takes us on a fascinating journey from her humble beginnings as an allotment gardener to an advocate for regenerative education. This episode explores Linda’s innovative approach toward education, highlighting the importance of non-cognitive factors in learning and promoting student wellness through a holistic, interconnected…