Best Dan Kenley Podcasts (2024)

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The Challenging Impacts of Transformative Events like COVID and AI on Education 29:38

25d ago29:38

29:38

We are still recoiling from the COVID pandemic which killed over a million Americans and damaged millions more. Years before, many scientists warned that we were not prepared for a major epidemic. But instead of listening to the scientists, our leader ignored the facts. Stupidity, not ignorance, overshadowed reality. In the last decade, scientists …

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Re-Imagining Public Education: The Search For New Models 30:44

1M ago30:44

30:44

We are at the stage in the development of our species where we must break from the assumptions and practices of the past. This is the first time in human history that an almost total redirection of our course is required. Our children must be prepared for this new reality which is already deeply rooted in our operating systems. Educational leaders …

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Schools For The Future 30:50

1M ago30:50

30:50

What is the real message when we say “Schools for their future not our past”? Some dynamic schools are currently working on redefining their educational programs and focusing on the skills and approaches necessary to prepare students for a future where they can collaborate with Alien Intelligence. If today's students will have the skills they need …

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Rosemary Agneessens - The Leadership We Need 54:34

4y ago54:34

54:34

Rosemary Agneessens is a proven community organizer and leader. She joins Dan and Ed for a refreshing and much-needed discussion of where we are now and where we are going. The pandemic will pass. Many of the players at the state and national level will try the old way of holding power. They will face energized leaders who see a clear path to the f…

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Richard Parkhouse - Evolving Education 1:21:19

4+ y ago1:21:19

1:21:19

Dan and Ed introduce a highly respected educator, Richard Parkhouse. Richard is uniquely qualified to help evolve education so that schools are student-centered and address changes necessary if America is to flourish. Richard is an author, speaker, and is committed to creating “school cultures of significance, where everyone matters.” He has had th…

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Galen Englund - Humanitarian Consultant 1:17:17

4+ y ago1:17:17

1:17:17

Dan’s and Ed’s guest is Galen Englund, a remarkable and very accomplished young man. This podcast highlights the educational paths that led to his successful career and the ability to make a contribution to himself and to society. Galen is open, factual, and freely discusses his family background, and his educational travails as a challenging and m…

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The Impact of Slaying Goliath 1:07:02

4+ y ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Dan and Ed are deeply impressed with Diane Ravitch’s critically acclaimed new book. Inspired by her insights and leadership – and the past and present corruption of public education by people who call themselves reformers, but are really deformers – they begin an unscripted and very frank dialogue which includes thoughts from Ed’s new book about th…

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Interview With David Nathaniel Berger Part 2 1:08:53

4+ y ago1:08:53

1:08:53

By Ed Berger

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Interview With David Nathaniel Berger 1:03:19

4+ y ago1:03:19

1:03:19

By Ed Berger

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Understanding Human Competence 29:21

5y ago29:21

29:21

Dan Kenley interviews Ed Berger about his recent book, Human Competence. What was the thinking behind this unique approach to education reform? Why write an education book that avoids edubabble and academic gamesmanship? How is this book an indicator of education for the future? Why stress 'no education without immediate and practical application'?…

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Teaching Abroad with Dan Miles 1:01:28

5y ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Some of the best and brightest young USA students, faced with debt, damaged school districts, and poor pay, especially as educators, venture into other lands and find meaningful work and decent remuneration for their efforts. Our guest, Dan Miles, a vibrant and exciting music and mathematics educator went into the unknown and took charge of his fut…

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Courageous Parenting with Holli Kenley 1:07:30

5+ y ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Dan and Ed bring Holli Kenley back to update us on positive things that are happening for parents and kids. Holli gives updates on the latest breakthroughs on screen dependence, game addiction, depression disorders, and many other challenges facing today’s families. She introduces us to good research about the importance of play, and how play gives…

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Teaching for Human Competence 56:39

5+ y ago56:39

56:39

Dan and Ed focus on current education practices and highlight both problems and strengths they have observed in schools. Dan shares his recent experiences working as an administrator in a California middle school; Ed shares information about his research and writing about how we must evolve our education systems to deal with AI and the effects of c…

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Education for the Future with Alex Berger 48:18

5+ y ago48:18

48:18

With special guest, Alex Berger calling in from Denmark, Dan and Ed engage in a lively discussion of critical issues that must be addressed to enhance public education and free it from standardization and data-focused testing. This unscripted exchange ranges from preparing students to delve into the root causes of current events, to changes in the …

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Organize and Get Involved with Nicky Indicavitch 43:30

6+ y ago43:30

43:30

Dan and Ed bring back Nicky Indicavitch because she is one of the most eloquent and knowledgeable spokespersons for what has become a National Model for grassroots civic involvement and change. In a state where the voice of the citizens has been ignored, and where representative government has been intentionally misled, a breakthrough occurred that…

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The Fight For Charter School Accountability Part 2 with Jim Hall 57:52

6+ y ago57:52

57:52

Dan and Ed asked Jim Hall to return to continue reporting on his work for Charter School Accountability. In episode 29, April 11, 2018, Jim explained his motivation and his research into how taxpayer money is given out with little or no accountability. In Arizona, millions of taxpayer dollars have gone into privatizer’s pockets. Part of this theft …

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Pilates for Parents with Holli Kenley 48:51

6+ y ago48:51

48:51

Dan and Ed welcome Holli Kenley back to Insights Into Education. Holli is a highly experienced marriage and family therapist and noted author. Based on her years of research and observations, Holli shares vital parenting information and principles. Parenting is a tremendous responsibility. Everything we say and do or don't say and do deeply affects…

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The Power of Red For Ed with Rosemary Agneessens 54:44

6+ y ago54:44

54:44

Dan and Ed welcome back Rosemary Agneessens, one of the most knowledgeable and energetic ladies we have the privilege of having as our guest. Rosemary shares insights into the amazing things happening for civic involvement and representative change in Arizona. She explains the Red For Ed movement that has activated educators, parents, and citizens …

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Arizonans For Charter School Accountability with Jim Hall 1:03:11

6+ y ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Dan and Ed are still reeling from this remarkable and informative visit with Jim Hall, educator and investigator of charter school finance in Arizona. Charter school finance? Sounds boring? Well, hold on to your grip on reality and prepare for information that will help you fight for teachers and students against a state government that is not hone…

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The Power of Parents, Teachers and Students with Beth Simek and Nicky Indicavitch 36:45

6+ y ago36:45

36:45

Ed and Dan believe the American education system can recover from the destructive work of privatizers, profiteers, and those who claim they can force solutions without identifying the problems. There is no more potent group than the PTA (PTSA) as they know what is happening to our children and how to support our public schools. We are very fortunat…

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Expect More Arizona with Jennifer Hernandez 42:17

6+ y ago42:17

42:17

Ed and Dan have a special guest, Jennifer Hernandez, Community Engagement Manager for Expect More Arizona, one of the increasingly effective groups educating citizens about what it will take to regain support for public schools. Citizen’s groups like Expect More Arizona are working to help communities organize to fight for quality education. Among …

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Early Care and Education with Vickey La Motte 1:02:35

6+ y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Dan and Ed welcome Vickey La Motte, an accomplished educator, visionary, developer, and the first director of the Family Enrichment Center (FEC), a lab school model for Early Care and Education Programs. The Center is located on the Prescott campus of Yavapai Community College. Through her work, and the contributions of those she has attracted, the…

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How Strong Educators Are Created 42:43

6+ y ago42:43

42:43

In this podcast Ed and Dan answer a listener’s question: Who are you guys and what are some of the most important things you have done? Ed shares adventures as a high school teacher in a frank discussion of the why and how of his approaches to meeting the needs of approximately 150 kids a day in 42 minute classes. Dan shares the help he had from me…

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A Global Perspective with Alex Berger 1:04:16

7y ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Dan and I have striven to learn about the insights of graduates of American K-12 schools and American universities who have gone on to study in other countries. Our guest for this Podcast graduated from Prescott High School and the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University. He did his graduate work in Denmark at the University of Copenhage…

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Activism in Education 32:53

7+ y ago32:53

32:53

Activism In Education: Dan and Ed expose their deepest concerns about teacher apathy and lack of professional responsibility. The discussion is vibrant and opinionated. As they discuss their insights into the damage done to public education they share the concerns of many highly competent professionals. Some of the questions that drive this podcast…

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Screen Kids Part V with Holli Kenley - The Final Chapter 51:16

7+ y ago51:16

51:16

This episode concludes the 5-part series about Screen Addiction. In these episodes, Holli Kenley provides parents and educators with resources and information about what screen use and abuse is doing to our children. This final episode focuses on what parents need to know, and need to do, to keep their children healthy and free of an addiction that…

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Screen Kids Part IV with Holli Kenley 51:11

7+ y ago51:11

51:11

In episode 21, Screen Kids Part IV, Dan and Ed continue our interviews with Holli Kenley, a lady who is reaching thousands of people of all ages through her books, presentations, school assemblies, and radio talks. Her messages are clear and very helpful. She has been a teacher, marriage counselor, and leader in helping us all understand human need…

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Screen Kids Part III with Holli Kenley 23:26

7+ y ago23:26

23:26

In episode 20, Screen Kids Part III, Dan and Ed continue our interviews with Holli Kenley, a lady who is reaching thousands of people of all ages through her books, presentations, school assemblies, and radio talks. Her messages are clear and very helpful. She has been a teacher, marriage counselor, and leader in helping us all understand human nee…

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Screen Kids Part II with Holli Kenley 28:25

7+ y ago28:25

28:25

In episode 19, Screen Kids Part II, Dan and Ed continue our interviews with Holli Kenley, a lady who is reaching thousands of people of all ages through her books, presentations, school assemblies, and radio talks. Her messages are clear and very helpful. She has been a teacher, marriage counselor, and leader in helping us all understand human need…

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Screen Kids with Holli Kenley 40:09

7+ y ago40:09

40:09

In episode 18, Screen Kids, Dan and Ed continue our interviews with Holli Kenley, a lady who is reaching thousands of people of all ages through her books, presentations, school assemblies, and radio talks. Her messages are clear and very helpful. She has been a teacher, marriage counselor, and leader in helping us all understand human needs and hu…

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Early Childhood Education 31:33

8y ago31:33

31:33

Dan and Ed invite Wendy Watson, an early childhood education expert, to share her views and experiences. Wendy dispels any ideas that early – even pre-natal – experiences are not major, critical factors in human development. She presents factual information about the benefits of early childhood education. She explains why brain development before t…

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Peter Pierson: Public Support for the Public Good 1:02:16

8y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

In this episode, Public Support For The Public Good, Dan and Ed spend time with Peter Pierson, a talented and active citizen who ran in 2016 for a seat in the AZ House representing Legislative District 1, which is a gerrymandered, sprawling district which includes Prescott. As Ed notes, “Peter lost the election, but won the respect of our communiti…

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The Damage Tech Does To Developing Brains 19:34

8y ago19:34

19:34

This 19 minute episode introduces parents to the essentials of brain development in children who are allowed to play and develop naturally, without technology. No tablets. No smart phones. No electronic programs should be introduced at home or at school which are falsely touted as educational until major brain development can overrule their limited…

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Cashing in on Kids 26:54

8y ago26:54

26:54

Cashing In On Kids. Dan and I attempt to look at education from the reformer’s point of view. What is their thinking? Why destroy public schools? Are their approaches good for your child? For our communities? For our country? In our minds, we do not accept the argument that individuals can take profits from the tax dollars citizens pay for educatio…

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Cyber Bullying and the Risk of Bullycide 1:02:02

8y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

This episode is a continuation of Episode 12 with Holli Kenley. Dan and Ed ask Holli to give us more detail about her work on bullying, and particularly on methods schools, organizations, families and all of us can use to create empathy. She enlightens us of the dangerous practices of institutional bullying often used to stop bullies from hurting o…

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Another Way with Holli Kenley 1:03:57

8y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

In this episode, Dan and Ed have a great visit with Holli Kenley, a lady who is reaching thousands of people of all ages through her books, presentations, school assemblies, and radio talks. Her messages are clear and very helpful. She has been a teacher, marriage counselor, and leader in helping us all understand human needs. Dan and Ed focus on H…

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Engaging Your Community - Round II with Rosemary Agneessens 49:52

8y ago49:52

49:52

This is the second time we have been fortunate to have Rosemary Agneessens, an experienced community organizer and facilitator, as a guest. Rosemary shares insights into empowering local community groups to identify and organize to save the best parts of our communities. If we lose the power to lead, as many communities have, then the last best hop…

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Engaging Your Community 57:56

8y ago57:56

57:56

The beating hearts of America are its communities and at their core are our schools. Our special guest for this episode, which is focused on building community effectiveness, is Rosemary Agneessens, an experienced and accomplished educator, community development leader, and a powerhouse when it comes to vitalizing and strengthening communities. Dan…

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Know the Difference: Teaching vs Learning 49:36

8+ y ago49:36

49:36

In this episode Dan and Ed examine the dynamics behind teaching and learning. They rely on first-hand experiences to explain how the structure of our schools often places the teacher in a Sage-On-The-Stage role rather than as an education facilitator and mentor. They share examples of programs that work and issues faced by teachers working in the s…

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Hands-on Education - Interview With Judy Querry 1:31:11

8+ y ago1:31:11

1:31:11

In this episode Ed and Dan feature Judy Querry, a recently retired elementary school teacher from Colorado. Judy shares how experiential, hands-on education experiences gave her insights into learning that helped her reach children and become super-effective. 40 years ago, Judy worked with Ed and Jo Berger in a program that accelerated learning thr…

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Successful Models for Experiential Education 1:03:15

8+ y ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Dan and Ed share their personal experiences as educators searching for ways to improve our public schools. They share examples, such as creating a variety of experiential programs both within the public school system and outside of it, like the immersive programs Ed developed which later became Crow Canyon. They touch on many of the key insights co…

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Education and the Resegregation of America 15:43

8+ y ago15:43

15:43

In this episode, Dan and Ed discuss the re-segregation of America’s schools through the use of the school choice movement. Charter schools and vouchers-type programs are being used to separate white middle class students who achieve from students of color and, what is perceived to be lower achievement. Dan and Ed discuss the “cherry picking” (sipho…

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Tearing the Fabric of Public Schools 25:20

8+ y ago25:20

25:20

In this episode Dan and Ed explore the origins of public education and the original intent of those who worked to create "One Nation" out of myriads of different cultures. They explore the concept of “Americanization” which, through the 1940s, was a large part of what schools focused on. By the mid-1990s forces began to rise out of other philosophi…

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The Teacher's Dilemma 21:48

8+ y ago21:48

21:48

Our education programs are damaged by external forces that have by-passed professional teachers, and the needs of children, to force standardization and forms of inculcation on education. Luckily, most teachers are doing what is right for kids. Most teachers are protecting children from the guaranteed failure and humiliation which is part of the ed…

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Standards and Standardization 18:07

8+ y ago18:07

18:07

In episode three, Dan and Ed explain their objections to the cookie-cutter (standardization) approaches corporations and many high profile non-educators have forced on education. These groups intentionally bypass the proven advances of the past which revolved around educators spending time with students, learning how they learn, and working to unde…

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Transforming the System 11:06

8+ y ago11:06

11:06

In this episode, Dan and Ed identify forces hurting children. Forces at work in America that are not based on what is best for the child. These forces are driven by ideologues who have little or no experience as educators. Many are looking at ways to personally profit from the money taxpayers pay for education. The movements they have started are c…

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Tackling Parent and Teacher Concerns About American Education 7:06

8+ y ago7:06

7:06

In this introductory episode, Dan and Ed informally discuss the concerns of parents and teachers about the state of American education. They focus on what they have collectively learned from almost 100 years of experiences as teachers, researchers and administrators. They believe education must be focused on each individual child and back this up t…

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