Best John Lugo Podcasts (2024)

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S6E3 - Dr. Brandi Hinnant-Crawford: What improvers can learn from civil rights organizers 57:21

3d ago57:21

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Episode Notes Learn more about Dr. Brandi Hinnant-Crawford’s work here Brandi’s other episodes on this podcast: Dr. Brandi Hinnant Crawford, Improvement as a Tool for Our Collective Liberation (High Tech High Unboxed podcast) Dr. Brandi Hinnant-Crawford & Dr. Luke Wood at Gates CoP NSI (High Tech High Unboxed podcast) Articles, books, and peopl…

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S6E2 - AI for Technophobic Teachers, with John Santos 20:45

17d ago20:45

20:45

Episode Notes John Santos's other episodes on the podcast: Rigor shouldn't mean Some Kids Fail (a better grading strategy—easy to implement too!) How to Design a Great Project Launch The AI project-planning tool that John talks about is the AI Kaleidoscope by Inkwire and the High Tech High GSE

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S6E1 - Kicking A** by Taking Names, with Ben Daley 13:29

1M ago13:29

13:29

Episode Notes We start the episode by talking about the book Upstream by Dan Heath. It's really good—you should read it. You can find more find more podcast episodes, articles, and videos about Continuous Improvement here! You can find a transcript of this episode here.

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S5E28 - Green School Student Louis Lacour on PBL, renewable energy, and biodegradable zip ties 19:12

2M ago19:12

19:12

Episode Notes You should also listen to Kelly's interview with Benjamin Freud, head of Green School's Upper School You can see the 2023 Greenstone presentations here Green School website

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S5E27 - Green School: Regenerative Education in the Balinese Jungle 41:23

3M ago41:23

41:23

Episode Notes Cofounder John Hardy’s Ted Talk about the Green School Green School website Coconut Thinking

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S5E26 - Derek Mitchell and Scott Sampson Have a Vision for "Regenerative Education" 51:36

4M ago51:36

51:36

Episode Notes The Nature article about the dinosaur Masiakasaurus Knopfleri Smithsonian article about Majungasaurus To find out about Derek’s history with cockroaches listen to this episode The UK’s National Education Nature Park project Dacher Keltner, the researcher studying awe, on the On Being podcast Reimagining San Francisco Braiding Sweetgra…

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S5E25 - Kofi B on the power of teachers, peers, and music 50:27

4M ago50:27

50:27

Episode Notes Kofi B’s opening performance at Deeper Learning 2024 Kofi B’s Closing Keynote at Deeper Learning 2024 Where to find Kofi B's music: Instagram TikTok Youtube Facebook Website Made in Akron documentary Do you want to come to a conference whose opening act is this good? Of course you do! Learn more about the Deeper Learning Conference!…

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S5E24 - People you meet at Deeper Learning: Superintendent (and High School Dropout) Jessica Waters 12:19

5M ago12:19

12:19

Episode Notes Learn more about Nowell Academy Here Learn more about the Deeper Learning Conference here Find all the podcast episodes from Deeper Learning 2024 here

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WHERE I’M FROM “PAST IZ HISTORY” by SUPREEM DA REZAREKTA’ (JEMAL CARTER) 6:30:20

5M ago6:30:20

6:30:20

JEMAL CARTER is a prominent HipHop Artist/Actor/Author hailing from Philadelphia. JanyShmanny reads aloud the very first autobiography written by SUPREEM DA REZAREKTA’ and live appearance reading/insights with the author.

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S5E23 - The Wisdom of Rob Riordan, High Tech High Co-founder 52:19

5M ago52:19

52:19

Episode Notes More episodes with Rob Kaleb & Rob’s Fireside Chats: Where They’re Coming From—In this conversation between Rob and Kaleb Rashad you can hear about Rob's education journey—from Morocco, to Alabama, to Boston, to San Diego! Kaleb & Rob’s Fireside Chats: Adult Learning At High Tech High—In this conversation between Rob and Kaleb…

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CARLINA STACKS #BARZNBANGERZ ARTIST SHOW 1:54:41

5M ago1:54:41

1:54:41

Calina Stacks creator of "SEXY TRAP" an upcoming female emcee hauling from Camden, NJ. (I do not own the rights to the music)

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S5E22 - How to Bring Your Full Artistic Self to School, with Aysha Upchurch and Enrique "Chikle" Lugo 1:05:00

6M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Episode Notes Aysha Upchurch's organization, HipHopEX The best place to see Enrique "Chikle" Lugo's art is his instagram account The custom Padres shoes that. Enrique was wearing at the Den Talk Did you like listening to this but wish you could have been there and seen those shoes (and the rest of it) in person? Come hang out with us at the Deeper …

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S5E21 - A Kindergarten Geology Project You Should Know About 46:19

6M ago46:19

46:19

Episode Notes This video about the Everybody Needs a Rock project played at the end-of-project exhibition Learn more about the High Tech High Graduate School of Education's Professional Learning Team here Learn more about the New School Creation Fellowship and the Center for Love and Justice here Learn more about the San Diego Teacher Residency her…

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JOSELYN LUGO, LICENSED ESTHETICIAN 1:43:52

6M ago1:43:52

1:43:52

#THIRTYTHURSDAY NEWS STORIES #TOPIC:BRAND PROMOTION/BRAND LOYALTY #GETFEATURED GUEST: JOSELYN LUGO LICENSED ESTHETICIAN

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S5E20 - Finding Your Leadership Soul, with Big Picture's Carlos Moreno and Elliot Washor 1:01:41

7M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Episode Notes Get Carlos Moreno's book, Finding Your Leadership Soul Learn more about the Deeper Learning Conference

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"DJX" THE DEAR JOHN EXPERIENCE 49:22

7M ago49:22

49:22

DEAR JOHN TALKS ABOUT HIS UPCOMING ALBUM "THE HEART SURGEON" DEDICATED TO SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS.

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S5E19 - Iowa WTF Part 2: How High School Students Organized a State-wide Walkout 43:04

7M ago43:04

43:04

Episode Notes Listen to the first episode in this series, Iowa WTF: The High School Students Fighting for Free Speech in in Schools Iowa WTF on Instagram David’s pre-walkout video message for organizers Article about the walkout in the Des Moines Register

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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2:03:56

7M ago2:03:56

2:03:56

March is International Women's History Month Since 1911 a global celebration honor and remember women who now and throughout history have embodied the importance of equality, inclusion and fairness. Today, The Comfort Level Podcast commemorates Mrs, Dayna Hicks, of ENVISIONSUCCESS ORG, a true Heroine of today (We do not own the rights to the music)…

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#BARZNBANGERZ TOP 10 ARTIST CONTEST/PROMO WEEK #3 1:24:40

7M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

WEEK #3 OF THE COMFORT LEVEL PODCAST'S #BARZNBANGERZ ARTIST CONTEST/PROMO TO BUILD VIEWS ON YOUTUBE CHANNELS TO PREPARE FOR MONETIZATION. WINNER WAS MOODY144000 (WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC)

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S5E18 - Iowa WTF: The High School Students Fighting for Free Speech in in Schools 31:14

8M ago31:14

31:14

Episode Notes Iowa WTF's Instagram Account The instagram post announcing Iowa WTF's first walkout An article about the Johnston Community School District

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#BARZNBANGERZ TOP 10 CONTEST/ WINNER INTERVIEW WITH "ZEVENSHOTS" 1:33:53

8M ago1:33:53

1:33:53

1st Round winner ZEVENSHOTS interview. Most votes for his #youtube track "Playoffs" (We do not own the rights to the music)

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#BARZNBANGERZ 1:29:30

8M ago1:29:30

1:29:30

TOP 10 ARTIST CONTEST/REVIEW(We do not own the rights to the music)10 Artists submit tracks..engagers comments count as votes as we review the track! 2 prize winners every week! host@thecomfortlevel.com to submit

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S5E16 - Derek Mitchell: How to nurture and sustain school change in challenging times 1:00:12

8M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Episode Notes The book that Stacey and Derek talk about is Change Agents, by Justin Cohen Listen to a conversation between the author, Justin Cohen, and Derek Mitchell here! Learn more about Derek's organization, Partners for School Innovation on their website Check out our full library of podcast episodes, articles, and videos about Continuous Imp…

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PROFESSIONAL A$$HOLE RETURNS #THIRSTYTHURSDAY 1:59:19

8M ago1:59:19

1:59:19

UPCOMING #TIKTOK SENSATION @PROFESSIONAL_ASSHOLE RETURNS TO THE SHOW. *DISCLAIMER THE VIEWS AND STATEMENTS MADE BY OUR GUESTS OR VIEWERS ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF THE COMFORT LEVEL PODCAST. **(WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC) Music Credits Firenation Flamez ft Paper$ Pawman ft FG Laflare…

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IS THE LIFE YOU LIVE BY DESIGN? 1:33:12

8M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

PHONE INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR RUSTIE MACDONALD WWW.RUSTIE.COM

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#BARZNBANGERZ "THE ARTIST OF WORDS" SHALEENA MORRELL 1:36:04

9M ago1:36:04

1:36:04

SHALEENA MORRELL OWNER OF WWW.VINTAGECULTURECOLLECTION.COM HAS AMZING TALENTS AS AN ENTREPRENEUR, POET, PLAYWRITER AND AUTHOR.

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S5E15 - "A bigger picture of possibilities": How Dr. Gladys Velazquez supported staff to cultivate college access 35:09

9M ago35:09

35:09

Episode Notes Find out more about college access here: CARPE Collective Listen to our other episodes about college access here

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WHO?MAG"S ROB SCHWARTZ..CO FOUNDER/CMO/PRESIDENT OF MUSIC AT #ACX1STUDIOS ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK, NJ 1:47:02

9M ago1:47:02

1:47:02

WHO?MAG"S ROB SCHWARTZ..CO FOUNDER/CMO/PRESIDENT OF MUSIC AT #ACX1STUDIOS ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK, NJ TALKS ABOUT DISTRIBUTION AND NEWEST VENTURE ...ACX1STUDIOS MULTIMEDIA/FILM COMPLEX.

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PROFESSIONAL ASSHOLE 1:06:16

9M ago1:06:16

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#GETFEATURED GUEST "PROFESSIONAL ASSHOLE" UPCOMING OPINIONATED #TIKTOK SENSATION AND MUSIC ARTIST.

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S5E15 - Getting Into the Heartset with Marisol Quevedo Rerucha 34:09

9M ago34:09

34:09

Episode Notes Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices Watch Marisol's keynote from the PBL Leadership Academy

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ENVISION SUCCESS...DREAM WITH YOUR EYES OPEN .. MS DAYNA HICKS 1:59:41

9M ago1:59:41

1:59:41

MS. DAYNA HICKS CEO/FOUNDER F ENVISION SUCCESS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR YOUTHS LEAVING FOSTER CARE. For more information contact info@envisionsuccess.orgWWW.ENVISIONSUCCESS.ORG

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D3CADE INTERVIEW #BARZNBANGERZ ARTIST SHOW 1:46:42

10M ago1:46:42

1:46:42

Born with a birth defect, D3CADE uses his music talents to tell his life story of survival with Spinal Bifida. Music from his latest EP "Mr. Invincible" (WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC)

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S5E14 - Talking about Dancing and Deeper Learning with Envision Education CEO Jillian Juman 34:03

10M ago34:03

34:03

Episode Notes Jillian's Recommended Reading/Listening: Street Data by Shane Safir and Jamila Dugan Street Data Pod hosted by Shane Safir and Alcine Mumby

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S5E13 - XP Trust’s Andy Sprakes: If the Work Matters, Every Child’s Work Matters (Director's Cut) 38:44

10M ago38:44

38:44

Episode Notes This is the "director's cut" version of this episode. It includes a section on how XP does student portfolios and uses them for student-led conferences and "passage presentations." You can find a shorter version of the episode here. Examples of XP Trust Expeditions and Student Work The XP Trust Statement of Values and Ethos XP Schools…

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S5E12 - XP Trust’s Andy Sprakes: If the Work Matters, Every Child’s Work Matters 30:31

10M ago30:31

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Episode Notes This is the shorter version of this episode. To find out about how XP does student portfolios and uses them for student-led conferences and "passage presentations," listen to the "director's cut" version of the episode here. Examples of XP Trust Expeditions and Student Work The XP Trust Statement of Values and Ethos XP Schools Assessm…

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DJ TOO TUFF #BARZNBANGERZ 1:35:12

11M ago1:35:12

1:35:12

FIRENATION FLAMEZ / JANNYSHMANNY CHAT WITH DJ TOO TUFF OF THE LEGENDARY TUFF CREW.

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S5E11 - For Assistant Superintendent Peter Deswood, Connection to Navajo Students is Personal 30:14

11M ago30:14

30:14

Episode Notes Make sure you also listen to the companion episode to this one, For Navajo Teacher Bernita Bedah, Language is Foundational to Building Identity Check out Peter’s podcast, 21st Century Native Leaders!

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S5E10 - For Navajo Teacher Bernita Bedah, Language is Foundational to Building Identity 33:00

11M ago33:00

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Episode Notes Make sure you also listen to the companion episode to this one, For Assistant Superintendent Peter Deswood, Connection to Navajo Students is Personal Bernita references Rochelle Gutierrez’s keynote address from the 2023 Deeper Learning conference. You can listen to it on your preferred podcast platform here, and find the transcript he…

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WAY BACK RECAP WITH CHRISTINA FOXWELL #VIDEOVAULT 1:51:31

11M ago1:51:31

1:51:31

IGNITE YOUR PURPOSE WITH CHRISTINA FOXWELL.

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S5E9 - Sharing Canada’s Indigenous History Through Skateboards 28:50

11M ago28:50

28:50

Episode Notes Kristian Basaraba's podcast, the Rad Dads Podcast Joe Buffalo on Instagram The New Yorker Documentary about Joe Buffalo Oasis Skateboard Factory Colonialism Skateboards Read more about Michel Blades Bird’s work here John “JCat” Cardinal on Instagram You can see photos from the project (including Layla's deck) here.…

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"MY LYFE" NEW EP by L Y F E.. 2:48:09

11M ago2:48:09

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THE COMFORT LEVEL PODCAST BREAKS NEW MUSIC WITH A NEW SERIES #BARZNBANGERZ **WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC. ALL MUSIC HAS BEEN STREAMED WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE ARTIST WHO HAS APPEARED ON THE SHOW OR OTHERWISE SUBMITTED TRACK LINKS. ARTIST: LYFE Find more music by LYFE on Spotify and all streaming music platforms…

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S5E8 - Kaleb & Rob's Fireside Chat 2: Adult Learning at High Tech High 47:31

12M ago47:31

47:31

Episode Notes Video: Rob Riordan Introduces High Tech High’s Design Principles

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#BARZNBANGERZ 1:52:45

12M ago1:52:45

1:52:45

Authentic joins us on our newest segment #BARZNBANGERZ designed for promoting music artists, poets and comedians hosted by FireNation Flamez. *DisclaimerWe do not own the rights to the music. All music and promotion used with the owners permission and appearance on the Comfort Level Podcast.

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THE COMFORT LEVEL PODCAST IN THE ZONE 1:13:43

12M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROMOTING YOUR INVESTMENTS WITH JANNYSHMANNY AND FIRENATION FLAMEZ

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S5E7 - What are the Conditions for Grade 9 Success? With Connecticut RISE’s Nichelle Woodson and Peter Lorinser 59:35

12M ago59:35

59:35

Episode Notes Learn More About Connecticut Rise How RISE Partners are Collaborating to Keep Students On-Track Referenced in the episode: On-Track Coaches On-Track Data Teams Conditions for Grade 9 Success, RISE Data Hub Margaret J. Wheatley, “Willing to Be Disturbed” Listen to another episode from Unboxed about Ninth grade success here Want more aw…

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SOCIAL MEDIA...PRO or CON? 1:55:41

12M ago1:55:41

1:55:41

TODAY WE HAVE A PANEL OF GUESTS DISCUSSING HOW SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACTS OUR LIVES PANEL: HONEYROCK(PICKLETALK PODCAST) DJSE7EN/LYSSA(ADULTTALK PODCAST) HOSTED BY: JANNYSHMANNY FIRENATION FLAMEZ

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TURNUP TUESDAY WITH 3XG SPITZ 1:31:24

12M ago1:31:24

1:31:24

3XG SPITZ IS A MUSIC ARTIST UNDER THE 144 RECORD LABEL OWNED BY JUDAH PRIEST.

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S5E6 - Dr. Michelle Pledger's Rodeo Days 8:16

1y ago8:16

8:16

Episode Note This is a special bonus episode. The jury's out on whether it's "educational" but this is not a story you want to miss. Liberate! Pocket-sized Paradigms for Liberatory Learning by Dr. Michelle Sadrena Pledger The San Marcos Writing Project The Deeper Learning Conference

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S5E5 - Kaleb & Rob's Fireside Chats Part 1: Where They're Coming From 52:00

1y ago52:00

52:00

Episode Notes If you have questions you’d like me to ask Rob and Kaleb in their next episode, send them to unboxed [at] hthgse [dot] edu.

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S5E4 - At International Studies Learning Center, Data + Relationships=100% FAFSA Completion 29:36

1y ago29:36

29:36

Episode Notes Article: "Improving FAFSA Completion Rates," by Ben Daley Podcast Episode: The $50,000 Prize: How Calexico High School Raised FAFSA Completion by 13 percentage points in one year Click Here for More Continuous Improvement Stuff than You Can Imagine!

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